Kalanidi Curry Spices, a traditional Indian spice stall at Singapore's Tampines Round Market and Food Centre, has shuttered after 53 years in business following the retirement of its second-generation owner.
Sri Lanka is launching a six-country tourism promotion campaign to nearly double arrivals during its peak winter season and earn US$4.2 billion, an official said on Wednesday, as the island nation seeks to boost a crucial foreign exchange earner.
Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, was named one of 10 best places in the world for Americans to settle down thanks to its political stability and low crime rates.
Thailand is moving closer to charging foreign arrivals a 450 baht (US$13.60) entry fee to fund tourism development and visitor insurance amid declining arrivals.
Actress and singer Myolie Wu and her family recently enjoyed their summer holiday in the Maldives, named the world's second best island after Thailand's Koh Samui at the 2026 Travel+Leisure awards.
Vietnam has taken the global food crown for 2026 after winning first place in the NZ Herald Travel Readers' Choice Awards.
Palladium Hotel Group has set its sights on Asia, and chosen Vietnam as the gateway for its regional debut with two luxury projects.
An banh mi stall owned by an American in Ho Chi Minh City has customers lining up for up to two hours to get a taste.
Vegetarian pho is the sole Vietnamese entry in international food magazine TasteAtlas's list of top 100 Asian vegan dishes that was published last weekend.
Voted the world's second best airport for 2026 by London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax, this airport has also topped international passenger ranking for the first time since opening in 2001, according to data from the Airports Council International (ACI).
Hong Kong, the world's second-most visited city for international arrivals after Bangkok, received 31.22 million visitors in the first seven months of the year, up 12% from the same period last year, driven by strong international connectivity and a packed schedule of mega events.
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang are among the top five destinations in terms of bookings by domestic travelers for accommodation, flights, tours, and travel services during the National Day holiday next month.
Spanish authorities have checked the documents of more than 3,500 passengers arriving on 310 flights from Italy at major airports since temporary border controls were introduced on Aug. 8, according to the Interior Ministry data.
Vietnam surpassed Thailand to become the second largest Southeast Asian aviation market for the second consecutive month with 7.3 million scheduled seats in August, according to a report by British aviation analytics firm OAG.
London Heathrow Airport has lost its status as Europe's busiest airport by passenger numbers to Turkey's Istanbul for the first time since 2023, according to newly released figures.
Singapore will close 11 hawker centers for between one and three days over the next two weeks, starting from Aug. 17 for scheduled cleaning to maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
London Heathrow Airport handled 37.79 million passengers in the first half of this year, making it the world's second busiest international airport after South Korea's Incheon, according to data compiled by Airports Council International.
Malaysia, Southeast Asia's third-richest country by GDP per capita, has been named the best country on the planet for digital nomads thanks to its cheap cost of living and flexible visa policy, a report says.
Five chefs carved a 220-kilogram Japanese bluefin tuna in Hanoi on Aug. 13 after the fish was purchased in Tokyo and flown to Vietnam that same day.
McDonald's Taiwan on Thursday suspended sales of two newly launched shrimp burgers after banned antibiotic residues were detected in the shrimp cutlets.
Tourists visiting Singapore between August and October will receive two Grab ride vouchers after signing up for the ride-hailing app's Singapore Grab Travel Pass, under a campaign to encourage visitors to explore more of the city-state.
Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air, Vietnam's two largest airlines, will add nearly 150,000 seats to meet surging passenger demand during the upcoming five-day National Day holiday.
A new camera fee at Ho Chi Minh City's Independence Palace is causing confusion among visitors even as its management claims it is meant to curb commercial shoots rather than charge tourists for personal photos.A new camera fee at Ho Chi Minh City's Independence Palace is causing confusion among visitors even as its management claims it is meant to curb commercial shoots rather than charge tourists for personal photos.
With limited international air connections and scarce travel information, this country is the least visited in Southeast Asia, yet it attracts curious travelers with rich marine biodiversity and untouched mountain landscapes.
A hu tieu noodle stall in a villa courtyard in Ho Chi Minh City has temporarily closed after a sudden surge in customers overwhelmed the family-run business.
Spain is rolling out a massive police operation and public safety campaign ahead of a rare total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, which is expected to draw an expected influx of 6 million visitors.
The U.S. State Department said on Monday it has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals under President Donald Trump's administration, as it continues a sweeping immigration crackdown that has stripped travel and immigration privileges from tens of thousands more people.
Seventeen restaurants featured in South Korea's Michelin Guide breached food safety regulations over the past three years, highlighting weaknesses in sanitation oversight even among some of the country's most acclaimed dining establishments.
Vietnam was named the fourth most searched Asian country by European travelers this summer thanks to its relaxed visa policies and expanded flight connectivity, according to a recent report from online travel platform Agoda.
Spain expects this week's total solar eclipse to generate €347.6 million (US$401 million) in net economic benefits and attract 446,700 additional tourists, according to its government estimate.
Spain checked around 200 travelers arriving from Italy at the country's six largest airports on the first day of border controls reintroduced following a dispute with Italy over irregular migration.
An Indian couple from billionaire families is set to hold a lavish four-day wedding celebration in Nha Trang this December, with total cost projected to exceed VND130 billion (US$5.1 million).
For many tourists, excitement quickly turns into disappointment after arriving at their European hotel in the middle of summer as heatwaves meet the lack of in-room air conditioning.
A new survey by leading travel data analysts Amadeus and UN Tourism reveals Spain was Europe's most booked destination this year despite global uncertainty.
Spain, the world's second-most-visited country after France, received nearly 9.75 million international tourists in June, rising by 2.9% year-on-year and setting a new record for the month.
A project to develop the Hue-Phong Nha tourist train is being finalized, with authorities targeting the launch of the heritage rail service on Sept. 1.
Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, welcomed 7.45 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026, up 5.71% from a year earlier and the highest January-June total since the Covid pandemic.
Singapore, ranked Southeast Asia's richest country by GDP per capita, has warned travelers to brace for heavy congestion at the Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints during the National Day weekend from Aug. 7 to 10, following record cross-border travel in recent months.
Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand's largest airport, has issued an apology over its security guards' handling of a group of a Chinese celebrity's fans who were barred from boarding the same flight as the star due to safety concerns.
Hilton Saigon has introduced its 2026 Mid-Autumn mooncake collection, "Eternal Moonlight Flow," inspired by moonlight reflected on the Saigon River.
Spain, the world's second-most-visited country after France, received 46.6 million international tourists in the first half this year, up 4.6% from a year earlier despite global uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict.
Vietnam welcomed 13.9 million international arrivals during the first seven months this year, up 13.8% from a year earlier, as the country's image as a safe and stable destination continued to attract travelers amid geopolitical tensions worldwide.
Vietnam surpassed Thailand to become the second largest Southeast Asian aviation market with 7.4 million seats in July, an increase in capacity of 5.6% year-on-year, according to a report by British aviation analytics firm OAG.
Ho Chi Minh City has overtaken renowned culinary hubs in Southeast Asia such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to claim the top spot in Time Out's global ranking of street food cities for the first time.
Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received 6.8 million tourists in the first seven months this year, up 30% year-on-year and meeting 80% of this year's target.
Security officers at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport in the U.S. were shocked to discover a passenger's checked bag containing what officials described as a stolen historic relic — five Civil War-era cannonballs wrapped in paper towels.
An Indonesian man was arrested after allegedly verbally abusing and threatening airline staff and immigration officers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Terminal 1 when his flight was delayed by five hours.
A Vietnamese restaurant in Hong Kong that refuses to tone down its idiosyncratic Vietnamese flavors to suit local palates has won Michelin honors for three straight years.
Nördlingen appears to be a postcard-perfect medieval town in Germany's Bavaria, complete with red-tiled roofs, cobbled streets and a stone wall surrounding the old center, yet it is best known among tourists for the diamonds embedded in its stones.