Hanoi authorities are investigating after a viral video showed a foreign tourist narrowly escaping serious injury while filming a train on the popular Train Street in the old quarter.
Thousands of people took to the streets of cities in southern Europe on Sunday to demonstrate against overtourism, firing water pistols at shop windows and setting off smoke in Barcelona, where the main protest took place.
The survival of a passenger who escaped through an exit door seconds after his Air India flight crashed killing everyone else on board has prompted speculation over whether his seat, 11A, is the safest.
Woken by air raid sirens, hurrying to bomb shelters, scouring travel sites for escape routes — thousands of tourists in Israel have found their holiday plans upended by the country's conflict with Iran.
Thailand's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry currently leads the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with its capital Bangkok ranking among the world's top 10 cities for hosting international conferences.
Low-cost carrier Eastar Jet announced that it will be the first among Korean airlines to launch a route between Busan and Phu Quoc, voted the world's second most beautiful island, from July 26.
Global hotel operator IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to open a 250-room hotel in the popular coastal city Nha Trang of Khanh Hoa Province later this year.
Indonesia's Bali, named Asia's most beautiful island, was one of the five most searched outbound destinations by Vietnamese travelers for the upcoming National Day holiday, Agoda says.
Following the third year of Michelin Guide awards in Vietnam earlier this month, Da Nang adds four Bib Gourmand restaurants that offer dishes from banh xeo crispy pancakes to vegan fare, starting from US$1.
For travelers seeking nature and a path less trodden, British newspaper The Independent recommends six underrated destinations in Vietnam, from golden rice terraces to beaches.
Malaysia aims to attract over 500,000 British tourists as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, up 28% from last year, driven by the launch of new international flight routes.
Three representatives in Indonesia and one in Vietnam have been named among world's best family-friendly hotels by readers of U.S. travel platform Tripadvisor.
Several luxury hotels recently opened in popular tourist destinations such as Hanoi, Hoi An and Da Nang to cater to growing demand of the summer holiday season.
Thailand and Vietnam have emerged as top destinations for Russian tourists this summer, driven by a resumption of direct flights and relaxed visa policies.
Vietnam led Southeast Asia in attracting South Korean tourists in the first quarter of this year with 1.3 million arrivals, driven by high levels of safety and relaxed visa policies.
The Philippines ranked first on a list of 10 most dangerous countries to travel following a global survey conducted by U.K.'s financial comparison site HelloSafe.
CieL in Ho Chi Minh City was awarded one Michelin star and its chef honored as Vietnam’s top young talent, just seven months after opening doors with an East-West menu.
Storm Wutip triggered rainfall that flooded many parts of Hoi An in the middle of summer for the first time this week, forcing tourists to wade through submerged streets.
I recently flew to Da Nang from the new Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and was surprised by how quick and convenient the services and procedures were.
In preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders' Week in 2027, Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam is raising public awareness and encouraging community involvement in building a green, clean, beautiful, and civilized city.
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, now requires all foreigners to visit an immigration office in person to extend their stay permits, instead of registering online as previously.
The coastal city of Nha Trang in Vietnam's south-central province of Khanh Hoa has emerged as the most sought-after summer destination for travelers from South Korea, according to digital travel platform Agoda.
China has added Indonesia to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, raising the total number of eligible countries to 55, immigration authorities announced.
Thailand will not shorten the visa-free stay period for foreign tourists in 2025 amid an ongoing tourism crisis with plummeting foreign arrivals, said Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
A Chinese tourist has gone viral on social media after a video captured her throwing a tantrum at Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy upon being told her luggage was too heavy to carry onboard.
Pattaya, a Thai coastal city known for its nightlife and sex industry, plans to deploy AI-powered drones to crack down on visa overstayers amid rising public safety concerns.
An immigration officer at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport has filed a police complaint after a Chinese tourist secretly filmed him and claimed that bribes could facilitate entry into Thailand.
Malaysia's cruise tourism industry has the potential to become an important catalyst for the country's economic growth, especially in generating job opportunities, empowering local communities, and strengthening a more sustainable and inclusive tourism ecosystem, an official has said.
Vietnamese cuisine shines with three dishes in TasteAtlas's top 100 Asian fish dishes, led by Hanoi's turmeric fish 'cha ca la vong' in fourth place, alongside sour soup and caramelized fish.
Malaysia is one of the five most searched Asian countries by European travelers this summer, according to a recent report from online travel platform Agoda.
A nickel mining project in Raja Ampat has raised significant environmental concerns due to its potential to harm the ecotourism industry of Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia.
Thailand welcomed the highest number of Indian tourists in the first quarter of this year with 543,770 arrivals, followed by Malaysia (347,000) and Vietnam (140,000).
The crisis facing Thailand's tourism industry is deepening as the number of Chinese tourists visiting destinations relying heavily on them like Pattaya and Chiang Mai continues to plummet.
Cambodia and Thailand have mutually adjusted their immigration regulations, reducing the permitted stay for citizens of the other country to seven days.
Two Indian women were detained at Singapore's Changi Airport for allegedly committing multiple thefts while in transit, police said in a statement on June 9.
A roller coaster at an amusement park in China's Henan Province suddenly broke down, leaving more than a dozen tourists hanging upside down for several minutes.
The supply of short-term rentals for tourists has jumped 25% in Spain over the last two years, a study by tourism lobby group Exceltur found, despite the local governments' attempts to curtail them amid a housing crisis.
A Chinese tourist was stabbed on a street in Japan's Kyoto last week following an argument with another man, who fled the scene and remains at large, local police said.
Thailand was the most searched Asian country by European tourists this summer, amid an ongoing tourism downturn from the Chinese market, according to a report by digital travel platform Agoda.
Five popular Vietnamese restaurants - Don Duck Old Quarter, Pho Hoa Pasteur, Dim Tu Tac, Xoi Bat, and Mon Viet - have been removed from the Michelin Guide 2025, even as they continue to attract large numbers of diners.
Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand, who was crowned Miss World 2025 last week, enjoys staying at luxury resorts surrounded by nature and exploring food tours.
As Emirates Airlines launches flights connecting Dubai and Da Nang, the city gears up to tap into the Middle Eastern market, known for its demand for luxury and Halal services.
With two new entries awarded one star rating at this year's ceremony, Ho Chi Minh City now hosts the largest number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Vietnam.
Nestled in the heart of Singapore, Lau Pa Sat food center was President Emmanuel Macron's first stop for a taste of local street food culture during a visit last week.
Vietnam received 9.2 million international visitors between January and May, a 21% increase year-on-year and 15% higher than the same period of pre-Covid levels in 2019.
President Macron chose Madame Hien, a restaurant serving a menu rooted in Vietnamese flavors with French charm, for his last meal during a recent two-day state visit to Vietnam.
Thailand's government has announced a plan to invest 13.3 billion THB (US$405.7 million) with the expectation of generating 267 billion THB in revenue for the economy.
