Malaysia arrests Chinese tourist at Kuala Lumpur airport for using forged travel document

A 28-year-old Chinese female tourist was detained at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after allegedly attempting to leave the country using a forged travel document.

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2 tourists detained for carving on Great Wall of China

Police in China have arrested two tourists for carving characters in the bricks of the Great Wall, a UNESCO heritage site.

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Vietnam receives 15.4 million foreign tourists in 9 months

The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam during January-September reached 15.4 million, up 21.5% year-on-year but still far from its target of 25 million this year.

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Asia's '2nd most beautiful island' reaches new milestone with 1.2 million foreign tourists

Phu Quoc, voted the second most beautiful island in Asia last year by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, received 1.2 million foreign arrivals between January and September, up 65.8% year-on-year and surpassing this year's target.

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South Korea's Jeju beats Singapore's Jewel Changi in airport friendliness ranking

Jeju International Airport in South Korea was the world's 8th friendliest airport, surpassing Singapore's Jewel Changi, according to a report by U.K.-based travel services company Airport Parking & Hotels.

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Hsu Kuang-han explores Ho Chi Minh City's food scene during film tour

Hsu Kuang-han, Taiwanese star of TV show "Someday or One Day", enjoyed spring rolls and pho in Ho Chi Minh City while promoting his latest film.

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When street vendors turn tourist attractions

For visitors to Vietnam, the call of street vendors is more than a food alert: it is a charming soundscape that inspires them to explore and taste the city.

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Thailand considers plan for double tax deductions to boost tourism

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has said that he will propose to the Cabinet on Oct. 14 a new scheme to stimulate tourism in secondary cities.

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Foreign tourists help sweep Ha Giang back to normal after floods

Three Colombian tourists stopped to help a family in Ha Giang clean up the messes left by Typhoon Bualoi, and their teamwork soon became a story shared and praised across social networks.

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Singapore's Jewel Changi stands low in airport friendliness ranking

Singapore's Jewel Changi only ranked 17th in a list of world's 20 friendliest airports, far behind many of regional rivals, a report shows.

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Da Nang welcomes back China Southern Airlines' Shenzhen flight after 5-year halt

Flight CZ8155 operated by China Southern Airlines carrying more than 170 passengers from Shenzhen (China) landed at Da Nang International Airport on Thursday evening.

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World's second most popular destination hosts record number of summer tourists

Spain welcomed a record 22.3 million foreign tourists in the key summer holiday months of July and August as the sector heads for another year of unprecedented numbers, data showed on Thursday.

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Southeast Asia's most visited country launches ambitious campaign to attract tourists

Malaysia has kicked off an ambitious campaign to position itself as a leading international tourism destination, with the launch of the Global Travel Meet 2025 business conference in Kuala Lumpur.

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Doha Hamad no longer world's second best airport

Haneda Airport in Tokyo surpassed Hamad International Airport in Doha as world's second airport this year as voted by online magazine Smart Travel Asia.

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Malaysia is '400 times more beautiful' than Thailand, professor says

A heated debate erupted on social media after a Malaysian academic claimed Malaysia's natural landscapes are "400 times more beautiful" than Thailand's.

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Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy fears 24% drop in Chinese tourists over Golden Week

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second largest economy, expects to welcome about 200,000 Chinese tourists during the eight-day Golden Week holiday starting from Wednesday, a 24% drop from last year.

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Madame Son named among top 100 restaurants 2025

Madame Son Restaurant, the signature Vietnamese dining destination at Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, has been named among the Top 100 Restaurants 2025 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards.

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Local offers shelter to Taiwanese tourists stranded by landslides in northern Vietnam

Fifteen Taiwanese tourists were stranded on their way to Sa Pa due to a landslide and were offered free meals and accommodation by a local.

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Chinese tourist falls to death from 5,500-meter-high mountain after untying rope to take photos

A Chinese tourist fell to his death while climbing a mountain in Sichuan Province after reportedly untying his safety rope to take pictures.

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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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