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Malaysia Expects More Tourists with Return of F1 Race

The Bahrain Grand Prix, which was canceled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early October, Formula One organizers announced on Sunday, AFP reported.

07-08-2026

97-year-old British grandma sets world record for oldest female wing walker

Betty Bromage, who lives in Gloucestershire County, took to the skies just over a year after suffering a stroke, British newspaper The Independent reported.

07-08-2026

Tourist in Hoi An Asked to Change Dress

The woman was wearing a black dress, sheer and slit high at the hip, and was about to step onto the bridge on Aug. 4 when guide Truong Bui Ngoc Khue approached, explained the dress code in English and asked her to change. She and a companion listened and walked back out.

07-08-2026

Spain Welcomes Record 9.7 Million Tourists in June

International visitor spending grew at a faster pace during the summer month, climbing to almost €13.6 billion (US$15.6 billion), according to the National Statistics Institute.

07-08-2026

Vietnam to Start New Train for Tourists from Hue to Phong Nha

The central province of Quang Tri is working with the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VRC) to complete the project, which is expected to create a distinctive railway tourism product linking major heritage sites and scenic destinations across Vietnam's north-central region while strengthening regional tourism connectivity.

07-08-2026

Thailand to Check Bags Without Owners

The measure will take effect on Oct. 16 as part of efforts to strengthen aviation security in line with international standards, The Nation reported.

07-08-2026

Vietnam to Start New Tourist Train from Hue to Phong Nha

07-08-2026

Jet2 Updates Hand Luggage Rules

Jet2 has issued an update to its customers about hand luggage rules.

06-08-2026

Chinese Tourist Gets Back Lost Rolex Watch at Phu Quoc Airport

Airport police said Wednesday they had received a letter of appreciation from Chinese tourist Jiming Shi after officers recovered and returned her boyfriend's Rolex watch, Tuoi Tre newspaper reported.

06-08-2026

World's Second Best Airport Faces Long Lines

The airport, which serves South Korea's capital Seoul and was ranked the world's second-best behind Singapore's Changi in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, is bracing for one of its busiest summer travel seasons on record, expecting 3.77 million passengers between July 25 and Sept. 10, or about 222,000 travelers a day, The Korea Herald reported.

06-08-2026

Four Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Singapore Closed

Alma by Juan Amador at Singapore's Goodwood Park Hotel and Euphoria, known for its French-inspired "gastro-botanica" cuisine, closed in August 2025.

06-08-2026

Spain Earns $74 Billion from International Visitors

Spain received 46.6 million international tourists during January-June, up 4.6% from a year earlier despite global uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.

06-08-2026

Indonesia Has Record Number of Tourists

Foreign tourists enjoy their holiday at Kuta beach near Denpasar, Indonesia's Bali island on May 31, 2025. Photo by AFP

06-08-2026

Macau Hotel Bookings Are High

An aerial view of Macau's skyline and luxury hotel resorts in 2025. Photo by Abhishek Navlakha on Pexels

06-08-2026

Southeast Asia's Largest Airport Improves Ride-Hailing Services

Malaysia Airports, which runs the airport, said the enhancements include a License Plate Recognition (LPR) system integrated with a Passenger Information Display System (PIDS), self-service kiosks, dedicated waiting lounges, designated pick-up bays and on-site marshals, The Star newspaper reported.

06-08-2026

Singapore Warns of Traffic at Checkpoints

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) advised travelers to plan their journeys in advance, travel during off-peak hours such as early mornings or late evenings, and check live traffic conditions before heading to either checkpoint, The Straits Times reported.

06-08-2026

A Beautiful UK Village That Looks Like Italy

With the cost of foreign holidays continuing to rise and airport chaos becoming an unwelcome summer tradition, more and more Britons are discovering that the perfect getaway might be closer to home than they think.

05-08-2026

Two Restaurants in Singapore Removed from Michelin Guide

Michelin has not provided any explanation for their removal.

05-08-2026

Thailand Welcomes 18.5 Million Tourists

China remained the top source market for tourists with 3.07 million, followed by Malaysia with 2.3 million, India with 1.3 million, Russia with 1.1 million and South Korea with 679,000, the Tourism and Sports Ministry said.

05-08-2026

22 Chinese Fans Not Allowed on Flight in Thailand

Airport officials said the incident occurred last week when a crowd of fans followed the Chinese celebrity to board Thai Airways flight TG674 from Bangkok to Beijing, Bangkok Post reported on Tuesday.

05-08-2026