KLIA Ekspres services between Kuala Lumpur city center and Kuala Lumpur International Airport were disrupted on Oct. 12 after a cable was cut in what the operator described as an act of vandalism.
Growing tourism demand is causing Vietnamese airlines to add services to destinations across Asia, Europe, and Russia.
Chinese citizens traveling in groups of two or more can visit Khanh Hoa Province, home to beach hub Nha Trang, visa-free under a pilot scheme, provided they arrive directly at Cam Ranh International Airport and book an all-inclusive tour.
Several Asian airlines, including Cathay Pacific Airways and Singapore Airlines, are extending flight suspensions to the Middle East until the end of this year or into next year, citing ongoing uncertainty.
Chinese travelers' average spending per trip fell to a four-year low during this year's seven-day Golden Week holiday, dashing hopes that strong travel demand would spur a broader recovery in consumer spending.
Uruguay has topped a new retirement ranking by Global Citizen Solutions, overtaking last year's winner Portugal.
Vietnam's Park Hyatt Saigon ranked third among Southeast Asia’s best hotels in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 readers’ awards, the only entry outside Thailand in the top five.
From bustling street stalls to inventive tasting menus, nine East and Southeast Asian cities, including Ho Chi Minh City, feature in the MICHELIN Guide’s selection of food destinations to explore in 2026.
South Korea's Incheon International Airport saw the strongest growth among the top 10 international airports in terms of scheduled seat capacity in October, according to British aviation firm OAG.
Agoda accommodation searches by travelers across Asia show a 14% year-on-year increase in interest in Bangkok for stays from Nov. 9 to 22, coinciding with the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 Grand Final in the Thai capital held on Nov. 14.
Sightseeing has been temporarily suspended on the Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang until further notice due to forecasts of prolonged heavy rains and risks of landslides and flash floods.
Incheon International Airport plans to increase passenger service charge for international departures by about 30% from 17,000 won (US$12.67) to 22,000 won, according to documents submitted to the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure and Transport committee.
Hong Kong, the world's second most visited city after Bangkok, was voted "Asia's leading meetings & conference destination"at the 2026 World Travel Awards, fueled by a surge in mega-events.
The Peninsula Hong Kong has been named the world's best hotel in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, leading three Asian properties in the global top 10.
Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc has surpassed Indonesia's Bali and Thailand's Phuket to be named the most beautiful island in Asia for the 2nd consecutive year, according to readers of the American magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
Airport lounges in Hong Kong and Tokyo have taken the top two spots in Condé Nast Traveller's inaugural global lounge rankings, ahead of facilities in Paris, Istanbul, and London.
Oxalis Adventure, which runs expeditions to Son Doong, the world's largest cave in central Vietnam, is warning customers about several fake websites with look-alike domain names selling cave tours and potentially costing travellers money.
A Singapore hawker's playful TikTok video featuring a Rolls-Royce Phantom has helped more than double his stall's daily sales.
Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport has stepped up security screening for outbound passengers traveling to destinations classified as high-risk.
Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia appeared in British magazine Condé Nast Traveller's list of the world's 20 best countries.
China Eastern Airlines has banned a passenger from flying with the carrier after he allegedly verbally abused and threatened a flight attendant and forced her to kneel and apologize during a flight in China.
Spain's tourism sector generated €99.8 billion (US$112 billion) in foreign visitors' spending during the first eight months of the year, an 8% increase from the same period last year, fueled by higher daily expenditure per visitor.
Malaysia's tourism sector continues to show positive momentum, recording 28.8 million international visitors from January to August this year, up 1.8% year on year and retaining its crown as Southeast Asia's most visited country.
Spain, the world's second most visited country after France, registered about 12.3 million international visitors during August, a 9.2% year-on-year increase that marked a new record for the month.
A Chinese flight attendant was intimidated into apologizing on her knees after accidentally bumping a passenger's elbow with a food cart.
Qatar, which maintains a near-zero violent crime rate thanks to strict laws and severe penalties, has been named the world's 2nd safest country for tourists after Singapore, according to the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index.
The Da Nang police have arrested a local man for allegedly agreeing to exchange US$30,000 for a Chinese tourist and fleeing with it.
Vietnam ranks sixth among the 10 countries with the fewest hurdles for digital nomad, according to the Digital Nomad Friction Index 2026 by Holafly eSIM.
Spain, the world' second most visited country after France, ranked third globally for travel and tourism development, reflecting its efforts to upgrade tourism infrastructure and maintain a safe reputation.
Japan has dropped out of the top 10 overseas destinations for Chinese travelers planning trips during the week-long National Day holiday beginning Oct. 1, according to Chinese travel agency Tuniu.
Phu Quoc, named Asia's most beautiful island by Condé Nast Traveler readers, welcomed 208,447 foreign tourists in September, up 85.2% year-on-year despite the low season.
With a miniature version of Sunset Town recreated on its ceiling, sunset views and a vantage point for evening fireworks, Apollo Cafe combines Bill Bensley's design with its surroundings.
A passenger was removed from a Scoot flight to Singapore over disruptive behavior before the aircraft departed from Macau on Sept. 27, causing a delay of about two hours.
Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air and Vietravel Airlines won top continental titles at the 2026 World Travel Awards, highlighting the growing presence of Vietnamese carriers in Asia's aviation and tourism market.
Thai Airways, Thailand's national carrier, confirmed that approximately 5,600 pieces of luggage were stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport as severe Bangkok flooding led to staff shortage, and said it aims to clear the backlog within 72 hours.
Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by Condé Nast Traveler readers, has surpassed its full-year target three months ahead of schedule after welcoming 8.57 million tourists in the first nine months of this year, up 30% year-on-year.
The ruins of the Hai Ly church on Xuong Dien beach in Ninh Binh Province is a popular tourist attraction that was recognized as Vietnam's first climate change heritage site in September.
Chinese travelers are booking longer holidays and venturing further afield for the 2026 National Day holiday, yet a prolonged slowdown in consumer spending means record travel volume may not translate into bigger spoils, analysts said.
Tencent has launched a mobile payment app for foreign visitors to China, allowing them to use overseas bank cards and digital wallets across the WeChat Pay network as the country seeks to make its increasingly cashless economy more accessible to international tourists.
Hong Kong, the world's second-most visited city after Bangkok, expects about 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors during the Oct. 1-7 Golden Week holiday.
Brunei's Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, the eldest son of the world's current longest-reigning monarch Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, will visit Singapore's cultural sites during a five-day official visit.
South Korea's Incheon International Airport retained its second place among world's 25 most connected low-cost megahubs, according to British aviation consultancy OAG.
Passengers arriving at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport had to wait up to six hours for their bags, while luggage from several flights was left behind amid disruptions to Thai Airways's ground operations.
The Vietnam Banh Mi (Baguette) Festival 2026 opened at Fun More Time Square in Tokyo on Sept. 26, offering a space for local people and the Vietnamese community to connect through Vietnamese cuisine.
More than 370 Russian tourists arrived at Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by Condé Nast Traveler readers, on its first-ever direct flight from Russia on Sept. 27, kicking off the island's 2026-2027 winter tourism season.
Japan's capital Tokyo has overtaken Thailand's Bangkok to have the highest number of repeat visitors in Asia in the first half of this year, according to booking data from online travel platform Agoda.
Hanoi's vegetarian restaurants cater to a range of tastes and budgets, and includes everything from a Michelin-listed venue to buffet chains starting at US$5.
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has urged Cathay Pacific Airways to offer attractive fares and expand its route network as the city seeks to strengthen its position as a global aviation hub.
A fish market in Da Nang is vibrant every day before dawn, drawing traders with fresh catch straight from the sea.
French restaurant Pizzeria Arrivederci was named the world's best restaurant for casual dining as part of the 2026 Travelers' Choice "Best of the Best" Restaurants Awards based on an analysis of reader reviews on travel platform Tripadvisor.
