The reopening of Lien Khuong International Airport is expected to provide fresh momentum for tourism in the central province of Lam Dong, home to resort city Da Lat, with at least six domestic routes and one international service set to resume operations.
Dak Lak Province in Vietnam's Central Highlands will hold a durian festival from Aug. 15 to Sept. 2, marking the first held on a provincial scale.
Veteran Singapore hawker Ng Hock Chuan, who ran the Michelin-recognized Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles stall at Chomp Chomp Food Centre, died at the age of 79 on July 16, according to a tribute posted on Facebook by a long-time patron.
Three women have gone viral after walking nearly 9.4 kilometers to Singapore's Changi Airport at 3 a.m. rather than taking a 16-minute car ride, prompting online users to praise the city-state's safety for tourists.
South Korea's Incheon Airport is considering installing additional barriers at airline check-in areas after viral footage of tourists rushing toward check-in counters in what has been described as "mass queue-jumping," leaving airport staff injured and sparking public worry.
Known for Mediterranean beaches, iconic architecture, world-renowned cuisine featuring tapas and paella, and a vibrant nightlife scene, this country was the world's second-most visited destination in 2025, according to data from UN Tourism.
Japan has extended its visa-free entry scheme for holders of ordinary Thai passports by another year until 2027, Thailand's Department of Consular Affairs announced.
Taiwan has prolonged its visa-free entry program for visitors from Thailand, the Philippines, and Brunei for another year as part of efforts to accelerate the recovery of its tourism sector.
Hanoi, the world's fourth best destinations in Tripadvisor ranking, plans to develop night-time economy zones, corridors and public spaces centered on heritage, culture, creativity and visitor experiences to increase the value of its tourism industry, with an aim to raise the proportion of tourist spending at night to 25-30% of total travel expenditure.
King's Joy is China's only three-Michelin-star vegetarian restaurant, priced at US$250 a person, and one government officials are forbidden to visit.
At a cafe on Hanoi’s Do Xuan Hop Street, guests can walk on stepping stones over a koi pond or sit beneath fruit trees or in a greenhouse-style place.
Japan, voted the "world's most favorite destination" by readers of Condé Nast Traveler last year, received 21.08 million foreign visitors in the first half of the year, down 2% from the same period a year earlier, marking the country's first decline in inbound tourism for the January-June period in five years.
The average purchase price for tickets to the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has climbed to a record US$11,327, making it the most expensive sporting event ever held in the United States.
Argentina's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final were disrupted after severe weather delayed the team's flight to New York.
Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, received 8.19 million international visitors in the first six months this year, down 1.7% year-on-year due to slowdown from major source markets such as Indonesia and India.
Dudu Cantonese Cuisine would close its outlet at an industrial canteen in Singapore's Eunos on July 26, just eight months after opening, after the landlord decided not to renew the eatery's lease.
As Vienna grapples with smashed record after smashed record for tourist numbers, a plan to more than double its visitors' tax has worried hotel owners fearful of killing the Austrian capital's golden goose.
A towering 26-meter statue of Lionel Messi is transforming the small Argentine town of Cutral Co into an emerging tourist destination as the national team's run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final fuels football fever.
Hong Kong, the world's second most visited city for international arrivals after Bangkok, welcomed 26.7 million visitors in the first half of the year, a 13% increase from a year earlier.
Thailand's foreign arrivals dropped by 3.09% to 16.7 million between Jan. 1 and July 11 compared with the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry reported on Wednesday.
Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc off the Mekong Delta province of An Giang is tightening oversight of inland waterway transport following the recent fatal boat capsize that killed 15 Indian tourists.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will increase frequencies on several routes to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to meet rising demand for tourism, business and family visits between Vietnam and Northeast Asia.
A US$750 taxidermy raccoon purchased by forward Erling Haaland during a shopping trip in Texas has sold out after his Instagram post featuring the unusual souvenir went viral.
Passengers arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Terminal 2 can now enjoy an all-you-can-eat durian buffet, with prices starting from RM98 (US$24) per person.
Spain, the world's second-most-visited destination after France, is forecast to welcome around 43 million international visitors between June and September 2026, marking a 6% increase compared to the same period last year.
Travelers in Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, have become the most budget-conscious in the Asia-Pacific region, ahead of those from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam, according to a new survey.
Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Xuan Sang signed a dispatch ordering tougher safety measures for inland waterway and maritime passenger transport, with a specific focus on ferry and tourist routes serving Con Dao, Phu Quoc, Cat Ba and Ha Long Bay.
South Korea's Incheon International Airport, ranked the world's second-best airport behind Singapore's Changi in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, has become the fastest major aviation hub to surpass 1 billion cumulative passengers.
Vietnam is projected to post the fastest tourism growth in the Asia-Pacific region in 2027, with foreign arrivals expected to jump by 31.2% to 27.8 million, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association and the Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism.
Thousands of miles away from Son La Province, a woman is serving mac khen-spiced fish and cham cheo dipping sauce to people trying these flavors for the first time.
Turkey's Istanbul has lost its title as the world's best international airport this year to Singapore Changi based on 661,000 votes cast by readers of American magazine Travel+Leisure.
After Michelin dubbed this alleyway gem a top affordable eat, sales of Banh Canh Cua Ba Ba’s crab noodle soup, served in clay pots if asked, have jumped 20%.
Vietnam received a big surge in accomodation searches from travelers in three Southeast Asian neighbors Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand in the first five months of 2026, according to Agoda.
As competition for foreign visitors intensifies in 2026, countries across Asia are expanding visa-free entry, waiving visa fees, and extending stay limits.
Malaysian authorities will continue deploying additional personnel at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the largest in Southeast Asia by land area, to prevent fare overcharging targeting foreign visitors traveling from the airport to the city's center.
Phu Quoc's green season, known for brief tropical showers and fewer crowds, gives families a quieter alternative to peak summer travel, with resorts balancing indoor and outdoor activities.
Vietnam's capital Hanoi was the country's most-searched destination by Indonesian, Filipino and Qatari tourists in the first five months of 2026, according to Agoda.
Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, welcomed 16.21 million foreign tourist arrivals between Jan. 1 and July 4, down 3.11% from a year earlier, with China, Malaysia and India leading the top source markets.
Switzerland, the world's richest country by GDP per capita, has the second most powerful passport in the world after Sweden according to the 2026 Global Passport Index that ranks nations based on quality of life, mobility access and investment attractiveness.
Seychelles, ranked as the richest country in Africa with a GDP per capita of US$42,110, welcomed 145,858 visitor arrivals in the first five months of this year, down 11.7% year-on-year, due to the Middle East conflict.
Vietnam's top five international tourist source markets were reshuffled in the first half of the year, with Cambodia and Japan dropping out of the rankings as visitor arrivals from Russia and the U.S. rebounded.
Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has witnessed growing interest from Polish and Indian tourists in the first five months of 2026, according to Agoda.
While Hanoi remains famous for its street food, Japanese publication Nikkei Asia spotlights seven restaurants showcasing its premium scene.
Sweden has the world's most powerful passport according to the 2026 Global Passport Index that ranks nations based on quality of life, mobility access and investment attractiveness.
Hidden in a forest in central Vietnam is Ta Puong Waterfall that cascades 200 meters like a ribbon into emerald pools.
After starting as a place where they planned to stay for a year, Hanoi has become home for two expatriates, who have an online platform to guide international travelers.
Can Tho City in Vietnam's Mekong Delta on Saturday kicked off its all-you-can-eat durian buffet, giving visitors a chance to enjoy fresh durian and nearly 20 durian-inspired specialties as part of a campaign to boost local tourism.
The cast and crew of South Korean television drama "My Royal Nemesis" will come to Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc next month for a summer vacation, rewarding the team for the series' commercial success.
Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced the temporary suspension of international passenger train services between Gia Lam Station (Vietnam) and Nanning (China) due to heavy rain in China, in order to ensure operational safety.
Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific announced on Thursday that it will resume flights to the Middle East, as the United States and Iran signal that efforts to end the war remain viable.