Australian tourist banned from entering Indonesia for 10 years after public sex act

An Australian tourist arrested over a public indecency incident on Bali Island has been barred from entering Indonesia for 10 years.

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Eva Air no longer world's cleanest airline

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines has surpassed its rival Eva Air to be named the world's cleanest airline in Skytrax's 2026 survey of more than 24 million travelers.

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Venice to raise tourist entry fee six times to $34

Venice is looking at expanding its tourist entry fee, applying it for a longer period of the year ​and raising the daily charge to as much as €30 (US$34), ‌a senior official in the city government has said.

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Qatar Airways no longer world's best airline this year

Singapore Airlines has overtaken Qatar Airways to be named the world's best airline in a 2026 global survey of more than 24 million travelers by London-based research firm Skytrax.

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UN Tourism cuts global international arrivals growth forecast to 2%

UN Tourism has cut its forecast for growth in international tourist arrivals in 2026 to 1%-2%, down from the 3%-4% estimate made in January, citing the impact of conflict in the Middle East and rising travel costs.

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Southeast Asia's largest airport to host more international airlines as tourism grows

Three more international airlines will begin flights to Kuala Lumpur International Airport by the end of this year, further strengthening its connectivity as a regional aviation hub amid a surge in foreign arrivals to Malaysia.

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World's richest country among 10 most expensive places for tourists

Switzerland, the world's richest country by GDP per capita, was one of 10 most expensive tourist destinations with daily cost of US$250 per person, according to a report by U.S. tech firm MoneyLion.

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Southeast Asia's most visited country has one of highest number of repeat visitors in Asia

Malaysia, Southeast Asia's most visited country, stood among Asian countries with the highest number of repeat visitors, according to booking data from online travel platform Agoda.

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Singapore attracts 11 million tourists in 8 months

Singapore recorded 11.43 million tourists in the first eight months of this year, down 1.7% year-on-year, amid slower arrivals from key markets including Indonesia and India.

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World's second richest country among 50 best places for shopping

Singapore joined a list of 50 best destinations in the world for shopping, according to a ranking by leading travel site Travel And Tour World based on editors' extensive research and comparative analysis.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' expects to receive 1.9 million foreign tourists in 9 months

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, estimated to welcome 1.92 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of this year, up 60% year-on-year and meeting 95% of its annual target.

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Myanmar extends visa on arrival policy for travelers from world's two most populous countries

Myanmar has extended its visa-on-arrival scheme by another year for tourists arriving by air from China and India, the world's most populous countries, as it seeks to attract more foreign visitors.

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World's 100 best hotels list includes one from Vietnam, a 47-room tribute to 1920s opera

Capella Hanoi is the only hotel from Vietnam to have made the list of the World’s 100 Best Hotels 2026, announced in two stages by The World’s 50 Best Hotels this month.

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Emirati traveler renews passport in 8 minutes at Dubai airport

An Emirati traveler obtained a new passport in just eight minutes at Dubai International Airport after realizing his existing document fell short of his destination's six-month validity requirement.

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Asia's second most connected airport revealed

South Korea's Incheon International Airport claimed the second position in Asia-Pacific's air connectivity just after Shanghai Pudong International Airport in China.

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Chinese man spends 33 years, $1.5M traveling to 233 countries and territories

After spending 33 years and US$1.5 million visiting 233 countries and territories, 53-year-old Chinese businessman Chen Jinwei returned to his hometown in Zhejiang Province this month.

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Uzbek mother-son duo arrested over $4,000 Changi Airport shop thefts

Two Uzbekistan nationals, a mother and son, have been arrested for allegedly stealing about S$5,000 (US$3,925) worth of items from multiple shops in the transit area of Singapore's Changi Airport.

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Kazakh carrier to launch 12-hour new flights to Singapore

Travelers from Singapore will soon have a new option for reaching Kazakhstan, with Kazakh carrier SCAT Airlines set to launch flights to Shymkent via Sanya, China, marking the city-state's first connection to Central Asia since 2019.

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Symphony of the Sea launches new edition in Phu Quoc with three times more fireworks

"Symphony of the Sea" will return for its third season with three times more fireworks, a 200-meter stage and 14 jet skis, with performances designed by the winners of DIFF 2025 and 2026.

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World's second largest economy welcomes 23 million visa-free foreign tourists in 8 months

China, the world's second largest economy, recorded 23.72 million visa-free entries by foreign nationals, up 26.8% year on year and accounting for 77.6% of all foreign arrivals.

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A slower way to experience northern Phu Quoc at Sheraton Long Beach Resort

From quiet beaches and local flavors to nature-based activities and leisurely evenings, Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort offers travelers a slower way to discover the island's northwestern coast.

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Asia's 2nd largest economy waives fees for 30-day double-entry visas for Thais

India, Asia's second largest economy, will waive visa fees for Thai nationals applying for a 30-day double-entry e-tourist visa until Dec. 31, 2027, to boost tourism.

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World's second most visited city calls for tougher penalties against forced shopping

Hong Kong's tourism industry is calling for tougher measures against forced shopping after two travel agencies and a tour guide had their licenses suspended.

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Russian arrivals to Vietnam forecast to reach record high

The number of Russian visitors to Vietnam is forecast to reach a historic record of 1.5 million this year, a senior official has said.

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Southeast Asia's second most visited country targets 250,000 Chinese visitors during Golden Week

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second most visited country, expects 250,000 Chinese tourists during the 2026 Golden Week period, a 24% increase from the same period last year.

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China to raise visa fees sevenfold for Japanese visitors

China will raise visa fees for Japanese nationals to about seven times their current levels from Sept.14, the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo said.

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Once world's busiest international hub, Dubai Airports cuts passenger forecast to 70M

Dubai Airports expects annual passenger traffic to reach around 70 million by the end of the year, down from its previous target, CEO Paul Griffiths said, noting that the original goal could now be reached by the end of 2027.

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Singapore seafood restaurant to close after seven years

One Prawn & Co seafood restaurant of chef Gwyneth Ang in Singapore will close on Oct. 4, seven years after opening and two years after setting up at its latest location.

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World's second most visited city arrests 2 tourists over graffiti on train carriages

Police in Hong Kong have arrested two foreign tourists within six hours of their alleged break-in at an MTR depot where they spray-painted large graffiti murals on train carriages.

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10 busiest airports in Southeast Asia in September

Singapore Changi Airport remains Southeast Asia's busiest airport by departing seat capacity in September, while Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport is set to see the region's fastest capacity growth, according to British aviation data provider OAG.

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Southeast Asian country granted visa on arrival to Egypt

Egypt has decided to grant visas on arrival to Vietnamese citizens, Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamed Abou Bakr Saleh announced at a ceremony marking the 81st National Day of Vietnam in Cairo on Sept. 10 (local time).

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Why one of Asia's best bars imports 900 kg of ice from Japan every year

Native, a trendy bar in Singapore that made this year's Asia's 50 Best Bars list, imports around 900 kilograms of ice from Kuramoto each year.

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Thailand is Southeast Asia's second largest aviation market in September

Thailand has reclaimed its position as Southeast Asia's second largest aviation market in September after losing the spot to Vietnam in the previous two months, according to British aviation analytics firm OAG.

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Pizza Hut launches all-you-can-eat buffet in Singapore from $15

American chain Pizza Hut is bringing back its popular all-you-can-eat buffet in Singapore from Sept. 10 to 27, giving diners 90 minutes to enjoy unlimited servings of pizza, pasta, sides, desserts and drinks.

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Vietnam among Asia's top destinations for repeat tourists

Vietnam ranked third in east and Southeast Asia for the highest number of repeat foreign visitors in the first half of this year behind Japan and Thailand, according to online travel platform Agoda.

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Unlicensed cafes spring up along cliff edge on Nha Trang pass

Drinks stalls on Luong Son Pass in northern Nha Trang have set up tables and chairs close to cliff edges for customers to enjoy sea views ignoring warning signs authorities have put up.

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World's 'most favorite destination' bans more than half of vacation rentals in tourist hotspot

Tokyo tourist hotspot Shinjuku will impose a ban on more than half of its holiday rentals including homes on Airbnb after a surge in complaints about visitors.

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Chute slide installed in 3-million-year cave in China

Inside a three-million-year-old cave in Sichuan Province, China, authorities have installed a chute slide system for tourists to get around instead of walking down stairs.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' earns $1.6B tourism revenues in 8 months

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by Condé Nast Traveler readers, generated VND41.7 trillion (US$1.59 billion) in tourism revenue in the first eight months of this year, up 47.5% year-on-year amid a surge in foreign arrivals.

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British tourist dies in Thailand after genital enlargement injections

A British tourist has been confirmed dead after suffering a medical complication following a cosmetic penile enlargement procedure in Thailand's Bangkok, according to a U.K. coroner's report released on Sept. 5.

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Southeast Asia's second richest country records $124M tourism receipts in first half

Brunei recorded BND158 million (US$124 million) in tourism receiptsin the first six months this year, up 13% year-on-year, as visitor numbers increased.

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Southeast Asia's largest airport sets up resting areas for passengers affected by Jakarta airport closure

Kuala Lumpur International Airport has set up resting areas for affected passengers after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced the temporary closure of Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

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Southeast Asia's second-richest nation eyes $493M in tourism revenue next year

Brunei, the second-richest country in Southeast Asiaby GDP per capita after Singapore, expects to attract around 1 million tourists and generate 630 million Brunei dollars (US$493.11 million) in tourism revenue during Visit Brunei Year 2027.

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World's 2nd best airport to fully renovate Terminal 1 by 2035

South Korea's Incheon International Airport will undergo a complete renovation of its aging Terminal 1 by 2035, with the airport operator planning to invest more than 1.77 trillion won (US$129 billion) in the project.

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World's 2nd richest nation issues 52 warnings for tray return lapses at hawker centers

Singapore issued 52 warning letters and three fines in the first half of 2026 to diners who failed to clear their used trays, crockery or litter after meals.

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World's second most visited country welcomes record 11.5 million tourists in July

Spain, the world's second most visited country after France, received 11.5 million international tourists in July, up 4.6% year-on-year and marking the highest monthly number of visitors on record.

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Vietnam welcomes nearly 16 million foreign tourists in 8 months

Vietnam welcomed nearly 2 million international visitors in August, up 19.7% from July and 18.4% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

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US eyes 100 million foreign tourists annually to become world's most visited country

U.S. President Donald Trump met with major travel company executives on Wednesday including representatives from American Airlines, Marriott, MGM Resorts and Carnival to discuss ways to reverse a decline in international visitors.

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JW Marriott Phu Quoc opens chain's 2026 luxury dining series

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa hosted six chefs and a series of culinary and cultural experiences from Aug. 4-9, marking Vietnam's only stop on Marriott International's 2026 Luxury Dining Series.

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Airport near Vietnam's hill town Da Lat welcomes first international flight since reopening

Lien Khuong International Airport in Lam Dong Province, home to resort town Da Lat, welcomed its first international flight on the National Day since resuming operations following a temporary closure for a runway and taxiway rehabilitation project.

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