Sun Group and Visa signed a strategic partnership on Sept. 23 to develop digital tourism, payment and customer loyalty services, with Phu Quoc and APEC 2027 among their priorities.
Mexico's 2018 Miss World Vanessa Ponce de León took a motorbike taxi around Hanoi, stopping to try local favorites like pho noodle soup, bun cha grilled pork with rice noodles, and banh cuon steamed rice rolls during her visit to attend the 2026 Miss World pageant.
Southeast Asia is proving a powerhouse for low-cost air travel, with seven airports making the world's top 20 megahubs, according to British aviation consultancy OAG.
The Canadian flag carrier Air Canada will suspend its nonstop Vancouver–Singapore route after two years of operation, ending Singapore's only direct air link with Canada.
Elon Musk has encouraged travelers to spend as much time as they can exploring China, referring to his own experience of taking a high-speed train from Beijing to Xi'an and visiting the Terracotta Warriors.
The global economic crisis and rising fuel prices, combined with what the Ministry of Tourism referred to as "domestic challenges", have had a significant negative impact on Cambodia's tourism industry.
Hong Kong, the world's second most visited city after Bangkok, aims to strengthen its position as a global tourism hub by hosting more international mega events under a five-year plan.
The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has issued an advisory warning against the use of Malaysia's 30-day visa-free facility to seek employment amid a "noticeable increase" in Indian citizens arriving in the country to look for jobs.
While some tourists sipped beer in flooded bars or walked in raincoats to enjoy the wet weather in Ho Chi Minh City, others waited up to an hour but still could not find a taxi and had to cancel their evening plans as torrential rain inundated downtown streets Wednesday.
South Korea's Incheon International Airport will host a range of traditional activities for travelers during Chuseok, the country's autumn harvest festival, which falls on Sept. 24 this year.
Thailand, the second most visited country in Southeast Asia, recorded 22.1 million foreign tourists from Jan. 1 to Sept. 19, down 3.67% year-on-year, but major holidays in the coming weeks are expected to boost tourism.
Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines are the two Southeast Asian representatives among the world's 20 cleanest airlines, according to Skytrax's 2026 survey of more than 24 million travelers.
Duba-based carrier Emirates has overtaken Cathay Pacific Airways to be voted the world's best airline for inflight entertainment in Skytrax's 2026 survey of more than 24 million travelers.
A Russian traveler's photo of a remote stretch of the Ho Chi Minh Trail in central Vietnam has gone viral online, with some viewers initially mistaking the seemingly endless road for an AI-generated image.
Korean singer Lee Changsub nearly threw up during a dizzying basket boat ride in Phu Quoc, but the experience did not stop him from urging his fans to try it at least once.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport was named the world's most connected airport for low-cost carrier flights for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its position on the global aviation map, according to British aviation firm OAG.
Spain is bracing for a record 100 million international visitors this year while seeking to ease pressure on overcrowded destinations and make tourism more sustainable.
The Concorde once cut flight times between London and New York to around three hours from eight and a half hours, but high costs and limited routes led to the plane's retirement in 2003.
Heathrow International Airport, the world's second busiest international hub after Incheon, served 55.7 million passengers in the first eight months of this year, down 0.4% year-on-year.
Taiwan's Starlux Airlines has surpassed its rival Eva Air to be named the world's cleanest airline in Skytrax's 2026 survey of more than 24 million travelers.
Indonesia's tourism sector generated US$8.43 billion in foreign-exchange revenue in the first half of 2026, up 3% year-on-year, underscoring its growing contribution to the economy.
Venice is looking at expanding its tourist entry fee, applying it for a longer period of the year and raising the daily charge to as much as €30 (US$34), a senior official in the city government has said.
Southeast Asia strengthened its position in the global aviation industry, with nine airlines ranking among the world's top 100 in Skytrax's 2026 survey of more than 24 million travelers.
Thailand's Bangkok ranked second in a list of 10 cities with the highest number of repeat foreign visitors in Asia in the first half of this year, according to booking data from online travel platform Agoda.
Busan, South Korea's second largest city after Seoul, recorded nearly 3 million visitors in the first seven months of this year, a 46% increase from the same period last year, driven partly by a surge in medical tourism spending.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has been named Asia's Best Leisure Airline at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, entering the global top 100 and ranking fifth among the world's most improved carriers.
Singapore Airlines has overtaken Qatar Airways to be named the world's best airline in a 2026 global survey of more than 24 million travelers by London-based research firm Skytrax.
UN Tourism has cut its forecast for growth in international tourist arrivals in 2026 to 1%-2%, down from the 3%-4% estimate made in January, citing the impact of conflict in the Middle East and rising travel costs.
Four more international airlines will begin flights to Kuala Lumpur International Airport by the end of this year, further strengthening its connectivity as a regional aviation hub amid a surge in foreign arrivals to Malaysia.
Known for neon-lit entertainment districts with hundreds of rooftop bars and electronic dance music clubs, this Southeast Asian capital was named the world's best city for nightlife in 2026 by British magazine Time Out.
South Korea's Incheon International Airport is set to expand international services linking the country's main gateway with major Chinese cities amid a surge in tourism.
Ngoc Diep walked away from a corporate management job that paid more than VND200 million (US$7,700) a month to open a vegetarian restaurant, a life-changing decision that was sparked by a near-death experience in Tibet.
The 139-year-old Raffles Hotel has ranked 17th in the 2026 edition of The 50 Best Hotels list, making it the only Singapore property in the top 50 based on reviews from hoteliers and experienced luxury travelers.
Southeast Asia's fine-dining scene spans regional and international cuisines, with these 10 establishments named by Tripadvisor readers among the region's best for upscale experiences.
Japanese land prices rose for a fifth straight year in the year to June 30 and at the fastest pace in 35 years, fueled by demand in major cities and a surge in international arrivals.
Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture is offering eligible foreign tourists free one-way bullet train rides from Fukuoka to attract more overseas visitors and boost regional tourism.
Switzerland, the world's richest country by GDP per capita, was one of 10 most expensive tourist destinations with daily cost of US$250 per person, according to a report by U.S. tech firm MoneyLion.
Iconic destinations like Hue, Hanoi, and Da Nang feature among the 11 most stunning and must-visit places in Vietnam in 2026 listed by the U.K.’s The Times newspaper.
Malaysia, Southeast Asia's most visited country, stood among Asian countries with the highest number of repeat visitors, according to booking data from online travel platform Agoda.
From Bangkok's rooftop bars to Hanoi's hidden speakeasies, seven Asian cities have earned spots on a list of the world's best cities for nightlife by U.K. magazine Time Out.
Koma Singapore was voted the world's second best fine dining restaurant as part of the 2026 Travelers' Choice "Best of the Best" Restaurants Awards based on an analysis of reader reviews on travel platform Tripadvisor.
Four Vietnamese restaurants have disappeared from the list of Asia's 25 best fine dining restaurants in 2026 based on an analysis of reader reviews on travel platform Tripadvisor.
Briton Johnny Gibbs has been in Australia for six months, surfing and working part-time, like countless other young people drawn to the country's pristine beaches and laid-back way of life.
Singapore recorded 11.43 million tourists in the first eight months of this year, down 1.7% year-on-year, amid slower arrivals from key markets including Indonesia and India.
Vietnam's tourism industry is racing ahead, with international arrivals hitting new highs, but the sector is facing a growing shortage of skilled workers, from hotel staff and chefs to foreign-language guides and senior managers.
Singapore joined a list of 50 best destinations in the world for shopping, according to a ranking by leading travel site Travel And Tour World based on editors' extensive research and comparative analysis.
Vietnam's capital Hanoi, known for its rooftop bars and backpacker districts, was voted the second best city for nightlife in Southeast Asia after Thailand's Bangkok according to a survey by British magazine Time Out.
World No. 2 pickleball player Anna Bright called her motorbike journey through Ha Giang "a dream" and said she plans to return to discover more of Vietnam.
Australia will detain tourists who overstay visas to send a message of deterrence under new rules aimed at reducing levels of migration, a minister said on Sept. 18.
Thailand is expanding the use of AI, drones, and other technologies in its tourist police operations to improve safety at tourist destinations, with Phuket chosen as the pilot site.
Hanoi's The Rhythms Restaurant has taken everyday Vietnamese dishes to the world's culinary elite to rank third in Tripadvisor's 2026 "World's Best Fine Dining Restaurants."
The owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea's affluent Gangnam District has been fined 15 million won (US$10,840) for using imported ants as a garnish on a dessert.
Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, estimated to welcome 1.92 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of this year, up 60% year-on-year and meeting 95% of its annual target.
The number of foreign visitors to Japan fell 9.6% year-on-year to 3.1 million in August, down for the first time in two months, due to weaker travel demand from some Asian countries.
