More than 1,700 passengers flying from South Korea's Jeju Island had to land at Incheon instead of their designated destinations due to delayed flights caused apparently by a sports festival on the island.
Spain, the world's second most visited country, records some 47% of its tourism activity outside peak season, significantly more than Mediterranean rivals Italy and Greece, a new report shows.
Hong Kong International Airport, voted Asia's leading airport for a fourth consecutive year at the 2026 World Travel Awards, served 49.1 million passengers in the first nine months of this year, up 10.1% year-on-year.
Thailand has postponed plans to impose a 1,000-baht (US$30) departure tax on all air travelers to sustain the tourism sector's growth momentum amid economic uncertainty and rising energy costs.
The number of foreign visitors to Japan fell 2.9% to 30.73 million in the first nine months of the year, marking the first year-on-year decline for the January-September period since 2021.
Hong Kong welcomed 2.86 million visitors from long-haul markets in the first nine months of 2026, up 19% year-on-year, in contrast to decline from short-haul markets.
Phu Quoc has been named among the top 10 trending destinations for Indian travelers in Skyscanner's Travel Trends 2027 report, making it the only Vietnamese destination on the list.
Spain, the world's second most visited country after France, recorded 90.9 million international air passengers in the first nine months, up 5.2% year-on-year, according to data from tourism authority Turespaña.
New Horse Noodles at Singapore's Chinatown Complex Food Center will cease operations on Oct. 25, with its founders citing an unsustainable lifestyle after switching careers.
Vietnam has disappeared from the list of 20 best countries for food in the world at this year's Readers' Choice Awards as voted by 800,000 readers of British magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
Cool weather, misty landscapes, European-inspired attractions and seasonal cuisine await visitors to Ba Na Hills in Da Nang this autumn, with discounted cable car tickets for travelers aged 18-25.
Vietnam is gaining traction among Russian travelers, but sustaining that momentum will depend on how well it competes with China's easier access and Thailand's established tourism infrastructure.
Spain, the world's second most visited country after France, registered 11.5 million air passengers from abroad, an increase of 5.1% year-on-year, according to data released by Spain's tourism body.
Restaurants in Thailand have won world titles for French, Indian, and Chinese foods at the 2026 World Culinary Awards, putting Bangkok and Phuket in the spotlight for food beyond Thai cooking.
Gabriel, a 20-year-old Frenchman, could not speak Vietnamese when he joined strangers singing karaoke on a Ho Chi Minh City street. An hour later, he had made friends and memories that would bring him back.
Phu Quoc, voted Asia's best island by Condé Nast Traveler readers this year, attracted rising interest from Indonesian and Malaysian travelers in the third quarter, according to the quarterly Traveloka SEA Index.
Malaysia, Southeast Asia's third richest country by GDP per capita, has channeled RM935 million (US$229 million) into tourism and culture in 2027 to boost international connectivity, improve tourism infrastructure and support major events as the Visit Malaysia campaign is extended into next year.
Southeast Asia has five of the world's 50 Best Bars in 2026, according to one ranking.
Gabriel, a 20-year-old Frenchman, could not speak Vietnamese when he joined strangers singing karaoke on a Ho Chi Minh City street. An hour later, he had made friends and memories that would bring him back.
A Hanoi chicken pho eatery featured in the 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand list is packed from morning till night with customers.
