American tourist criticized for sleeping in airport restroom to save $17

A female American tourist drew online backlash after saying she slept in a locked restroom at Serbia's Nikola Tesla Airport to avoid paying for a hostel bed.

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Singapore's Bencoolen named among world's coolest neighborhoods

Bencoolen, home to museums and galleries in Singapore, ranked 20th in a list of 39 world's coolest neighborhoods as voted by editors of British magazine Time Out.

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Thailand raises passenger service fees at 6 airports

Passengers at six regional airports in Thailand will pay higher service fees, 75 baht (US$2.32) for domestic flights and 425 baht ($13) for international ones, effective from Wednesday.

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Vietnam's fried bananas, banh cam doughnut make global 100 best sweets list

Two Vietnamese favorites, banana fritters and mung bean-filled doughnuts, have made it to international food magazine TasteAtlas's list of world's best street food sweets.

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UNESCO recognizes Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago as biosphere reserve

Raja Ampat, a famous archipelago in Indonesia's West Papua Province, has been recognized as a biosphere reserve.

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South Korea begins visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups

South Korea began offering visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups on Sept. 29, a measure it hopes will boost the economy and help improve ties with its Asian neighbor.

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Thailand deploys AI for security during peak tourism season

Thailand is launching a major security overhaul backed by advanced technology in a proactive push to welcome at least two million Chinese tourists over the next four months.

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Indonesia's golden visa program lures nearly $3B

Indonesia has issued 1,012 golden visas to foreign citizens, securing more than 48 trillion IDR (around US$2.9 billion) in investment as of Sept. 23.

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Thailand's tourism revenue forecast to slump 20% in 2025

Thailand's tourism sector is facing a significant post-pandemic challenge, with the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) forecasting that revenue from foreign visitors in 2025 will fall by over 20% compared to pre-Covid levels.

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Hanoi draws travelers combining work and leisure

As the line between work and leisure blurs, "bleisure"—the blend of business and leisure travel—is gaining momentum among international visitors.

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Thailand targets at least 2 million Chinese tourists over year's last 4 months

Thailand aims to attract at least 2 million Chinese tourists over the next four months by ensuring safety for travelers, the tourism ministry said on Friday.

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Australian tourists help locals haul bricks in Ha Giang

Nine Australian travelers touring Ha Giang went viral after joining villagers in manual labor, from harvesting and brick carrying to helping strangers move motorbikes through floodwaters.

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Searches for Hanoi by Chinese tourists surge by almost 90%: Agoda

Hanoi has become a favorite destination of Chinese tourists as searches for the capital over the last two months rose by 89% year-on-year, according to a report from travel platform Agoda.

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Asia's '2nd most beautiful island' receives 6.5 million tourists this year

Phu Quoc Island, voted the second most beautiful island in Asia last year by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 6.5 million visitors from January to September, surpassing last year's total of 5.9 million.

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Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy launches Nihao Month to attract Chinese tourists

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched "Nihao Month" campaign to attract Chinese travelers, the country's largest international tourist segment, on the occasion of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and Golden Week holidays.

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Neighborhood near HCMC's Ben Thanh Market named one of world's coolest

Nguyen Thai Binh area in downtown Ho Chi Minh City ranked 11th on the list of the world's 39 coolest neighborhoods, as voted by editors at British magazine Time Out.

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Thailand receives 23 million visitors, earns $33B in tourism revenues in 9 months

Thailand has recorded more than 23.45 million international tourist arrivals from Jan. 1 to Sept. 21, generating about 1.082 trillion baht (US$33.66 billion) in revenue, according to Nattareeya Thaweewong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

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Which is world's most beautiful village?

Bibury in the U.K. was named the world's most beautiful village this year by U.S. luxury tour operator Unforgettable Travel Company.

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Can Vietnam hit 25-million foreign arrivals target?

To achieve this year's target of 25 million foreign visitors, Vietnam needs to receive 2.75 million a month from now on, a stiff challenge, tourism industry insiders admit.

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American tourist deported from Bali for organizing sexual wellness retreat

A female tourist from the U.S. was deported from Bali after holding a sexual wellness retreat at a villa in the popular tourist area of Seminyak.

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy faces tourism difficulties due to strengthening baht

The baht's appreciation is threatening the Thai tourism sector and causing ripple effects on businesses, which are struggling to deal with the sluggish economy, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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World's 'most favorite destination' is Chinese tourists' top choice for long holiday

Japan, voted "world's most favorite destination" last year by Condé Nast Traveler readers, was the most-booked outbound destination among Chinese travelers for the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday starting Oct. 1, according to travel platforms.

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How Super Typhoon Ragasa is disrupting Asian tourism

Super Typhoon Ragasa, which entered the East Sea on Monday night with maximum winds of 221 km per hour, is paralyzing major air and sea routes across the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China.

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Vietnam cuts visa-exemption certificate processing to one day

The government is set to halve the processing time for visa-exemption certificates at its overseas missions from two to one working day as part of efforts to streamline administrative procedures.

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New York food magazine names Singapore best city for cheap eats

Singapore has been named the world's most affordable city for "cheap eats" with a casual restaurant dish costing about US$9.30, roughly 0.2% of the city-state's average monthly salary, a report says.

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Asia's '2nd most beautiful island' named among top holiday destinations

Phu Quoc Island, voted the second most beautiful island in Asia last year by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, was named among top 10 holiday destinations by online magazine Smart Travel Asia.

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Hong Kong International Airport may shut for 36 hours as Super Typhoon Ragasa advances

Hong Kong International Airport is planning to suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours as the Asian financial hub prepares for one of its strongest super typhoons in years, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Asia's leading airport may shut for 36 hours as Super Typhoon Ragasa advances

Hong Kong International Airport is planning to suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours as the Asian financial hub prepares for one of its strongest super typhoons in years, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Southeast Asia's largest economy receives 8.5 million foreign tourists

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, welcomed 8.53 million foreign arrivals in the first seven months of this year, up 10% compared with the same period last year and nearly half of this year's target.

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Vietnam expected to rise to top 5 destinations for Russian tourists

Vietnam is forecast to climb to the third place among the top five destinations attracting Russian tourists in the upcoming 2025/26 winter season, according to Taras Kobishchanov, Vice President of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia.

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American tourists enjoy breakfast on boats at Mekong Delta floating market

International travelers joined locals at Cai Rang, the Mekong Delta’s largest floating market, where shopping, dining, and trading unfold daily on the water.

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Best of both worlds: 7 Michelin picks for home-style food in Hanoi

Seven Hanoi restaurants ranging in style from subsidy-era canteens to Michelin-star dining showcase the warmth of Vietnamese home cooking.

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Hoi An named Asia's most beautiful historic center

Vietnam's ancient town of Hoi An has been named the most beautiful historic center in Asia by French online travel platform Tourlane, placing it alongside globally acclaimed destinations such as Krakow and Avignon in Europe.

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Searches to lesser-known destinations in Vietnam rise 9%: Agoda

Travelers in Vietnam are increasingly choosing lesser-known spots over traditional hubs, according to new data from digital travel platform Agoda.

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Chiang Mai: a leisurely trip around Thailand's northern mountain city

Chiang Mai showcases a quieter rhythm of Thailand with its silver temples, Hmong villages and handmade goods sitting alongside cafés that cater to both locals and travelers.

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How Vietnamese food is taking over NYC

From Chinatown sidewalks to Lower East Side eateries, Vietnamese restaurants are transforming New York, bringing specialties and twists that resonate with both locals and critics.

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South Korean tourists criticized for putting feet on table at Da Nang International Airport

A group of South Korean tourists drew online criticism after photos showed them resting their feet on a table and seats in a public lounge at Vietnam's Da Nang International Airport.

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American tourists say Singapore food is too expensive and 'not for the poor'

American tourists have expressed surprise about how expensive food in Singapore is and claimed the city-state "is not for the poor."

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World's most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame explores China

Senegalese-Italian influencer Khaby Lame, the world's most popular TikTok personality with 162 million followers, recently toured several major Chinese cities and immersed himself in local culture and cuisine.

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World's 'most favorite country' receives 3.4 million foreign visitors in August

Japan, voted as "world's most favorite destination" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 3.4 million foreign visitors last month, up 16.9% year-on-year, driven by increased flights from Asian countries.

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Vietnam village named one of world's most beautiful

Cam Thanh near Hoi An in central Vietnam has been named among 50 most beautiful villages in the world by U.S. luxury tour operator Unforgettable Travel Company.

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Thailand sees decline in visitors from Southeast Asia

Thailand welcomed more than 6.4 million tourists from nine markets in Southeast Asia during the first eight months of this year, down 9.4% year-on-year amid safety concerns and political instability.

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US tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for 'crazy' Chinese food post

American tennis player Taylor Townsend apologized on Wednesday after calling turtle and bullfrog served at a dinner buffet "crazy" while at the Billie Jean King Cup in China.

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World's 'most favorite country' named top pick of British tourists

Japan, voted the "world's most favorite country" by Condé Nast Traveler readers last year, is the top choice for British tourists in 2025 thanks to its high level of safety and diverse experiences, a new survey shows.

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Singapore falls behind Vietnam, Thailand in 8-month tourist arrivals

Singapore received 11.6 million foreign arrivals in the first eight months of this year, which was a 2.7% year-on-year increase but lagged far behind Southeast Asian neighbors such as Thailand and Vietnam.

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Da Nang reopens Son Tra Peninsula tourism routes after 3-year halt

Tourism routes in Son Tra Peninsula have officially reopened after nearly three years of suspension, according to the Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and beaches of Da Nang City.

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2 Southeast Asian countries named among world's cheapest destinations for digital nomads

Malaysia ranked third and Indonesia 4th in a list of 10 cheapest countries for digital nomads, according to a report from Global Citizen Solutions, a firm that specializes in residency and citizenship by investment.

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Security official at Japan's Haneda Airport arrested for stealing $10,000 from passengers

A security screening official at Tokyo's Haneda Airport was arrested Sunday on suspicion of stealing about 1.5 million yen (US$10,111) from passengers since August.

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Singapore beats Bangkok to become Asia's third best street food city

Singapore has overtaken Thailand's Bangkok and Cambodia's Phnom Penh to be named Asia's third best street food city after Penang and Hanoi, according to British magazine Time Out.

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From humble beginnings to boomtown: Vietnam tourism over 65 years

In the 65 years since the inception of its tourism industry Vietnam has become the most popular destination in Southeast Asia after only Thailand and Malaysia.

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