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Why Changi Airport Leads the World

Other nominees are Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado in Colombia, Auckland Airport in New Zealand Cancun International Airport in Mexico, Cape Town International Airport in South Africa, Vancouver International Airport in Canada, Velana International Airport in Maldives, Zayed International Airport in UAE and Zurich Airport in Switzerland.

30-10-2026

Why Phu Quoc’s Tourist Numbers Jumped in 2026

In October alone, the island welcomed 223,440 international tourists, up 53% year-on-year, according to An Giang Province's Department of Tourism.

30-10-2026

Foreign Visitors to China Up 15.6% as Visa‑Free Rules Expand

According to National Immigration Administration figures released on Oct. 20, almost four in five foreign arrivals entered without a visa.

30-10-2026

Why South Korea’s Tourist Numbers Are Rising Fast

Foreign arrivals increased by 21.5% year on year in the first nine months of the year.

30-10-2026

Quick Help: How Hanoi and Da Nang Return Lost Belongings

Robert J. Cho, 59, forgot his wallet on bus E07 while traveling from Nguyen Huu Huan Street to Lieu Giai Street on Oct. 20.

30-10-2026

Why Indonesia, Bhutan, Thailand and India are among the friendliest places for tourists

Indonesia ranked fourth with a score of 97.5 out of 100 points.

29-10-2026

70-Year-Old’s 8-Cent Porridge Stall Reopens After Three-Month Pause

The "Ve Day Em" (Just come back here darling) stall occupies just over 10 square meters, with simple tables and chairs, in a small alley off Phan Van Khoe Street in Binh Tay Ward, or the Chinatown area.

29-10-2026

Why Thailand’s Hotels Are Closing Faster Than Ever

The national hotel occupancy rate rose by just 0.18% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, according to Bangkok-based Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch).

29-10-2026

Year‑End Airfare Cuts Can Lower Your Holiday Budget

The fare reductions will apply to flights from Dec. 22, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027, to ease travel costs during the year-end peak season, Antara News Agency reported.

28-10-2026

Odyssey cruise stops in Cambodia because of fuel price surge

The ship, which has a capacity of 650 residents, was carrying 203 passengers of 15 nationalities, mostly Americans, and 156 crew members, British newspaper The Independent reported.

28-10-2026

How Czech Trail Marks Make Hiking Safer in Phong Nha‑Ke Bang

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in north-central Vietnam is piloting the Czech That Trail, a hiking trail-marking system developed over nearly 140 years in the Czech Republic.

28-10-2026

BigBang concerts lift Hanoi’s tourism, economy and global image

BigBang’s two concerts in Hanoi generated an estimated VND750 billion (US$29 million) in tourism revenue and helped promote the Vietnamese capital as an attractive and safe destination for international tourists, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

28-10-2026

Hijacking Threat Forces Flight to Turn Back and Passengers to Stay Overnight

United Flight 1681, traveling from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas to Newark Liberty International Airport, returned safely on Oct. 24, following what the airline described as a "potential security concern," British newspaper The Independent reported.

28-10-2026

Bali shines as Asia’s top wedding spot

The Indonesian island beat fellow nominees Cebu in the Philippines, Koh Samui in Thailand, and Langkawi in Malaysia, according to the awards' official website.

28-10-2026

Visa Delays Trigger Sharp Drop in Latin American Tourists to Thailand

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will submit a proposal to the visa policy committee on Nov. 9, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said on Monday, as reported by The Nation Thailand.

28-10-2026

Thai Visitors to Japan Rise After Visa Change

Data from the Japan National Tourism Organization showed that overall foreign arrivals to Japan fell 2.9% year-on-year to 30.7 million between January and September, due to a sharp drop in Chinese visitors.

28-10-2026

Why Poland’s Prime Minister Started His Vietnam Trip in Hoi An

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s official visit to Vietnam (October 24-26) drew widespread international attention when he chose Hoi An Ancient Town, rather than Hanoi, as his first stop.

28-10-2026

How to Get $23 Off Hanwoo Beef in Busan

The Hanwoo Gourmet Tour runs from Oct. 23 to Nov. 6, with discounts available for 100 foreign diners at each, or 400 in total, according to the Busan metropolitan government.

27-10-2026

Why Hoi An Visitors Fell 20% and Bookings Will Rise in November

Visitor numbers at Hoi An Ancient Town in central Vietnam have fallen by around 20 percent year on year, but travel bookings for Hoi An are showing strong growth from November onward, according to tourism data and industry representatives.

26-10-2026

How the Buckwheat Flower Season Affects Travelers

Northern Vietnam's rugged limestone mountains are beginning to bloom in shades of pink and white as the annual buckwheat flower season gets underway, drawing crowds of tourists to the scenic Dong Van Karst Plateau in Tuyen Quang Province.

26-10-2026

Travel

Why Changi Airport Leads the World

Why Phu Quoc’s Tourist Numbers Jumped in 2026

Foreign Visitors to China Up 15.6% as Visa‑Free Rules Expand

Why South Korea’s Tourist Numbers Are Rising Fast

Quick Help: How Hanoi and Da Nang Return Lost Belongings

Why Indonesia, Bhutan, Thailand and India are among the friendliest places for tourists

70-Year-Old’s 8-Cent Porridge Stall Reopens After Three-Month Pause

Why Thailand’s Hotels Are Closing Faster Than Ever

Year‑End Airfare Cuts Can Lower Your Holiday Budget

Odyssey cruise stops in Cambodia because of fuel price surge

How Czech Trail Marks Make Hiking Safer in Phong Nha‑Ke Bang

BigBang concerts lift Hanoi’s tourism, economy and global image

Hijacking Threat Forces Flight to Turn Back and Passengers to Stay Overnight

Bali shines as Asia’s top wedding spot

Visa Delays Trigger Sharp Drop in Latin American Tourists to Thailand

Thai Visitors to Japan Rise After Visa Change

Why Poland’s Prime Minister Started His Vietnam Trip in Hoi An

How to Get $23 Off Hanwoo Beef in Busan

Why Hoi An Visitors Fell 20% and Bookings Will Rise in November

How the Buckwheat Flower Season Affects Travelers

Travel

Why Changi Airport Leads the World

Why Phu Quoc’s Tourist Numbers Jumped in 2026

Foreign Visitors to China Up 15.6% as Visa‑Free Rules Expand

Why South Korea’s Tourist Numbers Are Rising Fast

Quick Help: How Hanoi and Da Nang Return Lost Belongings

Why Indonesia, Bhutan, Thailand and India are among the friendliest places for tourists

70-Year-Old’s 8-Cent Porridge Stall Reopens After Three-Month Pause

Why Thailand’s Hotels Are Closing Faster Than Ever

Year‑End Airfare Cuts Can Lower Your Holiday Budget

Odyssey cruise stops in Cambodia because of fuel price surge

How Czech Trail Marks Make Hiking Safer in Phong Nha‑Ke Bang

BigBang concerts lift Hanoi’s tourism, economy and global image

Hijacking Threat Forces Flight to Turn Back and Passengers to Stay Overnight

Bali shines as Asia’s top wedding spot

Visa Delays Trigger Sharp Drop in Latin American Tourists to Thailand

Thai Visitors to Japan Rise After Visa Change

Why Poland’s Prime Minister Started His Vietnam Trip in Hoi An

How to Get $23 Off Hanwoo Beef in Busan

Why Hoi An Visitors Fell 20% and Bookings Will Rise in November

How the Buckwheat Flower Season Affects Travelers

Quick Help: How Hanoi and Da Nang Return Lost Belongings

Quick Help: How Hanoi and Da Nang Return Lost Belongings