Baros Maldives, where room rates start at US$500 per night, has been named Asia's best resort in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, based on more than 661,000 reader votes.
South Korea's Incheon International Airport, ranked the world's second-best airport behind Singapore's Changi in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, has become the fastest major aviation hub to surpass 1 billion cumulative passengers.
Vietnam is projected to post the fastest tourism growth in the Asia-Pacific region in 2027, with foreign arrivals expected to jump by 31.2% to 27.8 million, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association and the Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism.
Thousands of miles away from Son La Province, a woman is serving mac khen-spiced fish and cham cheo dipping sauce to people trying these flavors for the first time.
Turkey's Istanbul has lost its title as the world's best international airport this year to Singapore Changi based on 661,000 votes cast by readers of American magazine Travel+Leisure.
After Michelin dubbed this alleyway gem a top affordable eat, sales of Banh Canh Cua Ba Ba’s crab noodle soup, served in clay pots if asked, have jumped 20%.
Vietnam received a big surge in accomodation searches from travelers in three Southeast Asian neighbors Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand in the first five months of 2026, according to Agoda.
As competition for foreign visitors intensifies in 2026, countries across Asia are expanding visa-free entry, waiving visa fees, and extending stay limits.
Thailand's Koh Samui has surpassed Greece's Páros to become the world's best island at the 2026 World's Best Awards survey based on 661,000 votes cast by readers of American magazine Travel+Leisure.
Spain is likely to attract 100 million foreign tourists this year with the number of visitors expected to grow during the key summer season helped by uncertainty in the Middle East, Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu said.
Thailand's cabinet has approved the opening of a new permanent border checkpoint at Sadao on the border with Malaysia, effective from July 11, as part of efforts to strengthen tourism between Southeast Asia's most visited countries.
Malaysian authorities will continue deploying additional personnel at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the largest in Southeast Asia by land area, to prevent fare overcharging targeting foreign visitors traveling from the airport to the city's center.
Phu Quoc's green season, known for brief tropical showers and fewer crowds, gives families a quieter alternative to peak summer travel, with resorts balancing indoor and outdoor activities.
South Korea's Jeju to Seoul Gimpo has lost its title as the world's busiest domestic flight route to Japan's Sapporo - Tokyo Haneda, according to a July report by British aviation analysis company OAG.
Vietnam's capital Hanoi was the country's most-searched destination by Indonesian, Filipino and Qatari tourists in the first five months of 2026, according to Agoda.
Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, recorded tourism revenue of VND31.5 trillion (US$1.2 billion) in the first six months of the year, up 46% year-on-year.
Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, welcomed 16.21 million foreign tourist arrivals between Jan. 1 and July 4, down 3.11% from a year earlier, with China, Malaysia and India leading the top source markets.
Vietnam accounts for 20% of Asia's branded residence market by value and has the region's largest development pipeline, according to C9 Hotelworks' Asia Branded Residences Market Review 2026.
Switzerland, the world's richest country by GDP per capita, has the second most powerful passport in the world after Sweden according to the 2026 Global Passport Index that ranks nations based on quality of life, mobility access and investment attractiveness.
Seychelles, ranked as the richest country in Africa with a GDP per capita of US$42,110, welcomed 145,858 visitor arrivals in the first five months of this year, down 11.7% year-on-year, due to the Middle East conflict.
Spain, the world's second-most-visited country after France, received 36.8 million foreign tourists in the first five months of the year, up 5% from a year earlier despite global uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
Malaysia launched Asia's first durian experience center in Kuala Lumpur on July 7, aiming to strengthen the country's position as a premier culinary and tourism destination.
A total of 61 passengers who had checked in for a flight from Bangladesh to Malaysia eventually left the airport without boarding the plane, as authorities intensified inspection of travel documents.
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced that 91 return flights per week will resume services to Lien Khuong International Airport near resort city Da Lat, when the airport is scheduled to reopen on Aug. 19.
Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is expanding its outreach to key regional and long-haul markets including China, Indonesia, Japan and India to sustain the country's strong tourism growth momentum.
Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has witnessed growing interest from Polish and Indian tourists in the first five months of 2026, according to Agoda.
From nature-inspired terminals to light-filled architectural masterpieces, four Asian airports appeared in this year's list of the world's seven most beautiful airports, compiled by the Prix Versailles architecture awards.
Thailand was named the world's second best country for medical tourism in 2026 after Turkey, according to a ranking by leading digital platform Travel And Tour World.
These 10 resorts in Vietnam's most popular beach destinations, including Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc, have been recognized the country's best in the 2026 Travel + Leisure Asia-Pacific Luxury Awards based on guest satisfaction and service quality.
Residents of Hoi An have discovered images of relatives, neighbors and even themselves in photographs taken three decades ago by Dutch photographer Frank van den Berge, offering a rare glimpse into daily life in the ancient town before it emerged as one of Vietnam's most visited tourist destinations.
Sweden has the world's most powerful passport according to the 2026 Global Passport Index that ranks nations based on quality of life, mobility access and investment attractiveness.
After starting as a place where they planned to stay for a year, Hanoi has become home for two expatriates, who have an online platform to guide international travelers.
Wynn Las Vegas, a luxury resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in the U.S., opened in 2005 after a US$2.7 billion development and remains one of the most expensive buildings ever constructed.
Chris Fong spent years studying Vietnamese culture and street food, turning that inspiration into NOM Dining, a Michelin-recognized restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Chicken sandwich chain Chick-fil-A has lost its position as the top-rated quick-service restaurant in the U.S., which it has held for 11 straight years, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).
Drawn by close relations and favorable exchange rates fueled by a strong U.S. dollar, a growing number of Americans are choosing the Philippines for their vacations, helping the U.S. surpass South Korea as that country's largest source of foreign visitors.
Vietnam's top five international tourist source markets were reshuffled in the first half of the year, with Cambodia and Japan dropping out of the rankings as visitor arrivals from Russia and the U.S. rebounded.
Japan's Kyoto has dethroned Tokyo as the Asia-Pacific region's best city in the 2026 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards, with travelers favoring the former imperial capital's blend of culture, history and luxury experiences.
Can Tho City in Vietnam's Mekong Delta on Saturday kicked off its all-you-can-eat durian buffet, giving visitors a chance to enjoy fresh durian and nearly 20 durian-inspired specialties as part of a campaign to boost local tourism.
Singapore is planning a sweeping transformation of Sentosa over the next two decades, with new beachfront attractions, canopy walks and water taxis to turn the holiday island into a regional tourism powerhouse capable of competing with destinations such as Phu Quoc and Bali.
The cast and crew of South Korean television drama "My Royal Nemesis" will come to Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc next month for a summer vacation, rewarding the team for the series' commercial success.
Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced the temporary suspension of international passenger train services between Gia Lam Station (Vietnam) and Nanning (China) due to heavy rain in China, in order to ensure operational safety.
A Chinese university student has won a lawsuit against Hainan Airlines after the carrier moved his flight departure 10 minutes earlier and refused to cover the additional costs the change caused.
Malaysia is projected to regain tourism momentum in the second half of 2026, with foreign arrivals projected to surpass pre-Covid- levels for the full year.
A South Korean taxi driver has sparked online outrage after allegedly charging a Taiwanese tourist nearly 10 times the normal fare for a trip to Incheon International Airport, sparking online debate on social media.
Vietnam received 12.3 million international visitors in the first six months of the year, a 14.9% increase from the same period last year, fueled by the country's reputation as a safe destination amid global geopolitical uncertainty.
Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific announced on Thursday that it will resume flights to the Middle East, as the United States and Iran signal that efforts to end the war remain viable.
As the central province of Khanh Hoa, home to Nha Trang, enters the peak summer tourism season with a sharp rise in visitor arrivals, authorities are stepping up efforts to maintain public order and ensure that foreign visitors comply with Vietnamese law.
Oman Air is looking to capitalize on the Gulf state's appeal as a largely untapped tourism destination as it launches flights on Thursday from Muscat to Singapore, Southeast Asia's richest country by GDP per capita, its CEO said.
South Korea has extended its visa application fee waiver for group tourists from China, India and four Southeast Asian countries—Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam—until the end of the year in a bid to support inbound tourism.
