Decomposed body of missing Chinese tourist found in Thailand

Police in Thailand confirmed they had discovered the remains of a Chinese woman reported missing more than 10 days ago on Saturday.

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Thailand surpasses Vietnam, Cambodia in world's 100 most loved hotels ranking

Thailand has five representatives while Cambodia and Vietnam have two each in a list of the 100 most loved hotels in the world as voted by readers of American magazine Travel+Leisure.

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700 tourists stranded on Vietnam island as bad weather disrupts travel

All high-speed boat and ferry services connecting to Nam Du, one of most pristine islands in southern Vietnam, have been suspended due to bad weather and rough seas, leaving 700 tourists stuck on the island.

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Singapore's Gardens by the Bay world's most popular garden on Instagram

Gardens by the Bay, a famous tourist destination in Singapore, has been crowned the world's most popular flower garden on Instagram with over 1.2 million hashtags on the platform.

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Gardens by the Bay world's most popular garden on Instagram

Gardens by the Bay, a famous tourist destination in Singapore, has been crowned the world's most popular flower garden on Instagram with over 1.2 million hashtags on the platform.

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Thailand starts waiving visas for tourists from 93 destinations from Monday

Thailand will allow citizens of more destinations to enter the kingdom visa-free starting from July 15 as part of measures to promote tourism and encourage longer stays, according to Thailand's Interior Ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.

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Philippines logs $4.83B tourism revenue in H1

The Philippine tourism sector gained more than $4.83 billion in revenue in the first half of 2024, up 32.81% from the same period last year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on July 11.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts presents summer promotions at restaurants and bars across Vietnam

IHG Hotels & Resorts elevates the culinary experience this summer by extending a series of dining promotions across Vietnam.

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My friend's holiday to Sa Pa ruined as nothing changes after five years

My friend thought that after five years, Sa Pa had changed for the better, but he was soon disillusioned to see kids were still out on streets and clinging to tourists to sell souvenirs.

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China surpasses Indonesia as Singapore's largest source of tourists

Singapore received 1.45 million visitors from China in the first half of this year, making it the biggest source of visitors for the island nation.

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South Korea names K-pop group NewJeans tourism ambassadors

South Korea on Thursday appointed K-pop girl band NewJeans “honorary ambassadors” as part of a drive to promote tourism, joining a long list of Korean celebrities to take up the role.

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Thailand aims to attract over 40 million travelers next year

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced strategies to attract 40 million foreign tourists and generate 3.4 trillion baht (US$113.3 billion) in tourism revenue in 2025.

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Destinations that tourists never want to return to

Tourists have shared a list of travel hotspots they'd never return to in a forum discussion on social media platform Reddit, with Cairo, Florida, Rome, and Dubai being heavy criticized.

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Indians search most for hotels with swimming pools: Agoda

Indian tourists topped Asia in searches for hotels with swimming pools, followed by South Koreans and Malaysians, according to online travel platform Agoda.

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Thailand surpasses Malaysia in list of world's top tourist destinations for 2024

Thailand ranked 8th on a list of the world's 50 most visited tourist destinations as its international tourist number this year is estimated at 39.1 million, surpassing Southeast Asian neighbors such as Malaysia and Vietnam.

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Disney to add new ship in Tokyo to expanding cruise business

Walt Disney unveiled plans on Tuesday to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from Tokyo starting in fiscal 2028, adding a ninth vessel to the brand's growing fleet.

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Chinese passenger accidentally opens airplane exit on door tarmac

An Air China flight was canceled after a first-time air passenger from China opened an emergency exit onboard because she had mistaken it as a restroom door.

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Chinese tourist couple found having sex inside Thailand's Chiang Mai university

Police in Thailand are investigating a Chinese tourist couple who were found having sex in a parking lot of Chiang Mai University last week.

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My Slovenian friend refuses return visit to Vietnam

I've known my Slovenian friend for more than 15 years. His family traveled Vietnam in 2009 but have never returned even though I invited them several times.

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Sunset Town invites travelers to diverse experiences of Phu Quoc

Sunset Town on Phu Quoc Island offers entertainment, cultural experiences, and an ideal summer getaway at La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton.

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Australia imposes night curfew in tourist town after violence

Australia ordered three nights of curfew on July 8 in the outback tourist town of Alice Springs after several incidents of violence, including an alleged assault on four off-duty police officers.

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Must-try frog restaurant when visiting Vietnam

The frog dish table feast at Ech Xanh represents the cultural intersection of the dishes served at the restaurant, with a touch of tradition intertwined with modernity.

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Hospitality giant IHG to open 128-room hotel in Hoi An

The world's leading hotel giant IHG Hotels & Resorts said it would open a luxury hotel in the ancient town of Hoi An in the fourth quarter of this year as tourism picks up.

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India becomes promising tourist source for Vietnam

The number of international visitors to Vietnam in the first half of 2024 surpassed that in the same period of 2019, with those from India rocketing 312% from the pre-pandemic level.

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More American tourists head to Japan as battered yen beckons

American tourists headed for Japan have surged this year, lured by a slump in the value of the yen, which is also driving a massive jump in foreign investor interest in the country's lodgings market.

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Malaysian netizens excited by American tourist named 'Malaysia'

Netizens in Malaysia have expressed surprise and excitement after an American tourist named Malaysia visited her namesake country and recalled her experiences in a TikTok video.

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Restaurant serving traditional Vietnamese food in Saigon's expat hub praised by Michelin

Man Moi, a Saigon restaurant dedicated to authentic regional Vietnamese cuisine, earned a spot on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list last month for serving great food at affordable prices.

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Disney Cruise Line unveils 1st Asia-based ship

Disney Cruise Line is set to enter the Asian market in 2025 with a new cruise ship to be based in Singapore.

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Thailand-Laos train service to begin on July 19

A new international train service connecting Thailand's capital Bangkok and Lao's Vientiane will begin on July 19 to boost regional tourism connectivity, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced on July 3.

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Korean Air stops in-flight services 40 minutes before landing in turbulence safety measure

Korean Air has stopped providing in-flight services 40 minutes before landing from July 1 on medium- and long-haul flights to ensure safety amid increasing incidents of turbulence.

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Ninh Binh tour among world's best travel experiences: Tripadvisor

A full-day tour to the northern province of Ninh Binh from Hanoi has been named among top 10 experiences in the world for 2024 by Tripavisor readers.

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Bangkok Chinatown gains popularity following Blackpink Lisa music video

Chinatown in Bangkok, famous for its vibrant street markets, authentic cuisine, and rich cultural heritage, has garnered interest from international audiences after a new music video by Blackpink's Lisa went viral.

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China beats Malaysia to become Thailand's largest sources of tourists

Chinese tourists have surpassed Malaysians to become the largest source of visitors to Thailand in the first six months of this year with 3.43 million arrivals.

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Prawn mango salad for hot summer days

With simple ingredients and a refreshing, light sour taste, prawn mango salad is a perfect meal for hot summer days without too much preparation.

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Luxury awards name Phu Quoc among Asia's best islands

The global travel magazine Travel + Leisure's Luxury Awards have listed the best islands in Asia-Pacific, with Vietnam's Phu Quoc among the top 10.

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Malaysia expects to earn $424,000 from durian tour packages

Malaysia has launched its annual summer durian tours, which the tourism industry expects to earn a total of RM2 million (US$424,000) in sales this year, nearly 20 times the 2022 figure.

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Tourism-culture cooperation, a bright spot of Vietnam-South Korea relations: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the strong development of tourism and culture cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea, calling it a bright spot of the bilateral ties, while addressing a forum in Seoul on Monday.

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Vietjet to launch new route connecting Nha Trang with South Korea's Daegu

Private carrier Vietjet announced its new route linking the central province of Khanh Hoa's Nha Trang beach city to South Korea’s Daegu city at a culture-tourism cooperation promotion forum held in Seoul on July 1.

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2 Chinese tourists killed in Malaysia bus crash

Police in Malaysia have launched a criminal investigation after a tour bus overturned in Pahang state last Saturday, killing two Chinese tourists.

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