Authorities on Ly Son Island off Vietnam's central coast have issued a warning to a Chinese tourist who rode a motorbike on top of To Vo, a fragile ancient volcanic archway designated as a "national relic."
A 35-year-old Greek driver has been arrested on the island of Mykonos for allegedly stealing a luxury Hermès handbag and a Rolex watch belonging to a Ukrainian tourist.
Six Nigerian nationals have each been fined VND35 million (US$1,300) for overstaying in Vietnam by more than a year, according to immigration authorities under the Khanh Hoa Provincial Police.
Thailand emerged as the most searched Asian destination among European travelers for the summer season as the country grappled with softer demand from its traditional short-haul markets, according to a report by digital travel platform Agoda.
Spain checked around 200 travelers arriving from Italy at the country's six largest airports on the first day of border controls reintroduced following a dispute with Italy over irregular migration.
China's outbound travel market is experiencing robust growth with Thailand emerging as the top-selling international destination for the summer season.
Fika Swedish Cafe and Bistro on Arab Street in Singapore will close on Aug. 14 after 17 years in business, the restaurant announced in an Instagram post, marking the latest closure in Singapore's struggling F&B sector.
An Indian couple from billionaire families is set to hold a four-day wedding celebration in Nha Trang this December, with the total cost projected to exceed VND130 billion (US$5.1 million).
Spain's government said on Friday it would establish border controls for flights and ships from Italy from midnight on Saturday until Sept. 7 in a dispute with the neighboring country over irregular migration.
An US$8 banh mi in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked a debate over whether Vietnam's iconic baguette should be reimagined as a premium product or remain an affordable everyday food.
A new US$170 pho omakase menu in Ho Chi Minh City brings a fresh twist to Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup, transforming a beloved dish into a lavish 13-course dining experience.
For many tourists, excitement quickly turns into disappointment after arriving at their European hotel in the middle of summer as heatwaves meet the lack of in-room air conditioning.
A new survey by leading travel data analysts Amadeus and UN Tourism reveals Spain was Europe's most booked destination this year despite global uncertainty.
Malaysia's return to the Formula 1 calendar has triggered a sharp rise in travel demand, with international flight bookings to Kuala Lumpur more than doubling and hotel reservations around the Sepang International Circuit soaring within days of the announcement.
A 97-year-old British grandmother has set a new Guinness World Record as the oldest woman ever to complete a wing walk after breaking her own previous record on Tuesday.
A tour guide in Hoi An has won praise online after stopping a foreign visitor at the entrance to Chua Cau, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and asking her to change out of a sheer, high-slit dress.
Spain, the world's second-most-visited country after France, received nearly 9.75 million international tourists in June, rising by 2.9% year-on-year and setting a new record for the month.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued new rules allowing airport staff to open checked baggage for inspection without the passenger being present if screening systems detect irregularities or suspicious objects.
A project to develop the Hue-Phong Nha tourist train is being finalized, with authorities targeting the launch of the heritage rail service on Sept. 1.
Police at Phu Quoc International Airport helped a Chinese tourist recover a Rolex watch worth 60,000 yuan (US$8,900) after he lost it during security screening for a flight home.
Summer tourism boom is putting pressure on operations at Incheon International Airport where a surge in foreign arrivals has caused long immigration queues, with tourists having to wait for 80 minutes to clear immigration.
Four one-Michelin-star restaurants Alma, Chaleur, Esora and Euphoria have disappeared from the 2026 Michelin Guide Singapore following their permanent closures, marking a shake-up in the city-state's dining scene.
International tourists spent €63.8 billion (US$73.6 billion) in Spain during the first six months this year, up 7% from the same period last year, driven by growing demand for luxury and high-end travel and the country's broad tourism appeal.
Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, welcomed 7.45 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026, up 5.71% from a year earlier and the highest January-June total since the Covid pandemic.
Macau's hotel occupancy rate rose by 1.3 percentage points year-on-year in the first half of this year to 90.4%, driven by a sharp rise in foreign visitors, especially from Thailand and the U.S.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 has upgraded its e-hailing pick-up facilities to provide passengers with a smoother, faster and more convenient arrival experience, with the changes taking effect from Tuesday.
Singapore, ranked Southeast Asia's richest country by GDP per capita, has warned travelers to brace for heavy congestion at the Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints during the National Day weekend from Aug. 7 to 10, following record cross-border travel in recent months.
Dạ (yè) Dining in Ho Chi Minh City combines modern Chinese cuisine with live music, theatrical storytelling, and performances for an immersive dining experience.
Eminent Frog Porridge & Seafood in Geylang and Soon Huat, a prawn noodle stall at North Bridge Road Market & Food Center, have been removed from the 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand list, which recognizes restaurants offering high-quality food at reasonable prices.
Thailand welcomed 18.5 million international visitors in the first seven months of the year, a 3.19% decline from a year earlier, as safety concerns and reduced flight capacity from India weighed on tourism.
Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand's largest airport, has issued an apology over its security guards' handling of a group of a Chinese celebrity's fans who were barred from boarding the same flight as the star due to safety concerns.
The number of visitors from the Philippines to Vietnam jumped 63.6% year-on-year between January and July to 416,000, the biggest increase among Southeast Asian markets.
Spain, the world's second-most-visited country after France, received 46.6 million international tourists in the first half this year, up 4.6% from a year earlier despite global uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict.
Recently named by Expedia among the 10 Best Islands to Visit in 2026, Phu Quoc continues to attract visitors during the rainy season, when brief tropical showers are typically offset by cooler weather, fewer crowds and a wide range of attractions.
Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 176,000 foreign visitors in July, up 82% year-on-year, putting the island on track to meet its target of 2 million arrivals this year.
Vietnam welcomed 13.9 million international arrivals during the first seven months this year, up 13.8% from a year earlier, as the country's image as a safe and stable destination continued to attract travelers amid geopolitical tensions worldwide.
Vietnam surpassed Thailand to become the second largest Southeast Asian aviation market with 7.4 million seats in July, an increase in capacity of 5.6% year-on-year, according to a report by British aviation analytics firm OAG.
Ho Chi Minh City has overtaken renowned culinary hubs in Southeast Asia such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to claim the top spot in Time Out's global ranking of street food cities for the first time.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Southeast Asia's largest airport by land area, served 23.4 million international passengers in the first half of this year, up 7.8% from a year earlier, driven by expansion of new direct routes.
Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received 6.8 million tourists in the first seven months this year, up 30% year-on-year and meeting 80% of this year's target.
Security officers at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport in the U.S. were shocked to discover a passenger's checked bag containing what officials described as a stolen historic relic — five Civil War-era cannonballs wrapped in paper towels.
McDonald's Korea has pulled a limited-edition burger made with locally grown corn after multiple customers reported finding small stones in the product.
An Indonesian man was arrested after allegedly verbally abusing and threatening airline staff and immigration officers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Terminal 1 when his flight was delayed by five hours.
Traveling to Cham Islands by yourself might sound challenging at first, but rushing through a packed day tour means missing out on much of what this island paradise has to offer.
Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport overtook Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport to become Southeast Asia's second busiest airport in July, according to British aviation analytics firm OAG.
Dan's Steaks restaurant at Serangoon Gardens, run by Singaporean businessman and former radio DJ Daniel Ong, will close after six years of operations due to rising costs.
Banh mi created by Michelin-starred chef Peter Cuong Franklin in Ho Chi Minh City costs VND160,000-200,000 (US$6-8), around 10 times higher than the price of a normal banh mi.
German traveler Hans-Peter recalls Sa Pa as a quiet, unspoiled mountain retreat in the early 1990s as he witnessed its transformation into a top tourism destination of Vietnam’s northwestern highlands .
A Vietnamese restaurant in Hong Kong that refuses to tone down its idiosyncratic Vietnamese flavors to suit local palates has won Michelin honors for three straight years.
Nördlingen appears to be a postcard-perfect medieval town in Germany's Bavaria, complete with red-tiled roofs, cobbled streets and a stone wall surrounding the old center, yet it is best known among tourists for the diamonds embedded in its stones.
Malaysia retained its position as Southeast Asia's most-visited country after recording 21.12 million international visitor arrivals in the first half of 2026, a 2.5% increase from a year earlier.
Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita, has expanded its culinary credentials after 10 new eateries were added to the 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand list, highlighting the city-state's affordable dining scene.
373 passengers on an Emirates flight from Dubai to Shanghai were stranded on board for 10 hours without air conditioning after bad weather forced the aircraft to divert to Hangzhou where technical and operational failures prolonged the ordeal.
As tourism continues to boom on Thailand's largest island of Phuket, local authorities are considering expanding designated entertainment zones to accommodate growing visitor demand and bring more nightlife businesses into the legal system.
A barbecue restaurant in northwestern China's Shaanxi Province has seen a surge in visitors after its chef went viral online for his uncanny resemblance to world's richest billionaire Elon Musk.
