Thursday, August 13, 2026

World's second richest country offers ride vouchers to lure tourists

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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.

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Vietnam's two largest airlines add nearly 150,000 seats for National Day amid rising travel demand

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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.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Vietnam's Independence Palace faces questions over $383 photo fee

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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.

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Vietnam Independence Palace faces questions over $383 photo fee

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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.

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Which is Southeast Asia's least visited country?

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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.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

HCMC noodle eatery closes after TikTok fame draws overwhelming crowds

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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.

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World's second most visited country prepares for rare solar eclipse amid record influx of 6 million visitors

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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.

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World's largest economy has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals

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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.

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Monday, August 10, 2026

17 Michelin-listed restaurants in South Korea violate food safety laws

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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.

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Vietnam trails Thailand, surpasses Malaysia in list of most-searched Asian destinations by European tourists: Agoda

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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.

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World's second most visited country eyes $401M in economic benefits as solar eclipse event draws 450,000 tourists

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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.

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Sunday, August 9, 2026

World's second most visited country checks 200 travelers from Italy in border controls

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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.

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Indian billionaire families to host $5M wedding celebration in Nha Trang

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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).

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Friday, August 7, 2026

Europe lack of hotel air conditioning leaves travelers sweltering in heatwaves

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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.

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World's second most visited country ranked most booked destination in Europe this year

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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.

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

World's second most visited country welcomes record 9.7 million tourists in June

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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.

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Vietnam to open tourist train from Hue to Phong Nha, home to world's largest cave Son Doong

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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.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Southeast Asia's largest economy logs record first-half tourist arrivals since Covid pandemic

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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.

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Southeast Asia's richest country warns of heavy congestion at land checkpoints over National Day weekend

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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.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

22 Chinese passengers denied boarding at Thailand's largest airport over safety concerns

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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.

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