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.
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.
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.
Hilton Saigon has introduced its 2026 Mid-Autumn mooncake collection, "Eternal Moonlight Flow," inspired by moonlight reflected on the Saigon River.
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.
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.