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.
American fine-dining steakhouse The Capital Grille will expand into Asia with the opening of its first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 28.
Built in 1901, the Metropole is Hanoi’s oldest hotel and one of Vietnam’s most luxurious, attracting famous figures from around the world over the decades.
Sesame-crusted sea bass with braised baby bok choy, yellow squash velouté with wild mushrooms are on the menu for Thursday night's state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the White House.
Da Nang is the only Vietnamese destination on Lonely Planet's list of 50 destinations selected for its Best in Travel 2027.
Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by Condé Nast Traveler readers, generated VND45.9 trillion (US$1.76 billion) in tourism revenue in the first nine months of this year, up 47.7% year-on-year and surpassing 1% of this year's target.
The global economic crisis and rising fuel prices, combined with what the Ministry of Tourism referred to as "domestic challenges", have had a significant negative impact on Cambodia's tourism industry.
Hong Kong, the world's second most visited city after Bangkok, aims to strengthen its position as a global tourism hub by hosting more international mega events under a five-year plan.
The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has issued an advisory warning against the use of Malaysia's 30-day visa-free facility to seek employment amid a "noticeable increase" in Indian citizens arriving in the country to look for jobs.
Korean singer Lee Changsub nearly threw up during a dizzying basket boat ride in Phu Quoc, but the experience did not stop him from urging his fans to try it at least once.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport was named the world's most connected airport for low-cost carrier flights for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its position on the global aviation map, according to British aviation firm OAG.
Spain is bracing for a record 100 million international visitors this year while seeking to ease pressure on overcrowded destinations and make tourism more sustainable.
The Concorde once cut flight times between London and New York to around three hours from eight and a half hours, but high costs and limited routes led to the plane's retirement in 2003.
An Australian tourist arrested over a public indecency incident on Bali Island has been barred from entering Indonesia for 10 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Korea's Incheon International Airport claimed the second position in Asia-Pacific's air connectivity just after Shanghai Pudong International Airport in China.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
