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2 foreign tourists rescued after getting lost in Da Nang forest

2 foreign tourists rescued after getting lost in Da Nang forest

An American and a German tourist were rescued by local authorities after getting lost while camping near the Da Hang stream in Da Nang.
Sa Pa offers autumn, winter escapes as Vietnam makes Lonely Planet travel list

Sa Pa offers autumn, winter escapes as Vietnam makes Lonely Planet travel list

JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi wins multiple international hospitality awards

JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi wins multiple international hospitality awards

Running out of money, American tourist arrested after 9 months of overstaying visa in Japan

Running out of money, American tourist arrested after 9 months of overstaying visa in Japan

A 36-year-old American man has been arrested in Japan for overstaying his visa after approaching a police station for help because he had run out of money and had nowhere to stay.
October 15, 2026 | 11:26 am GMT+7
Singapore haze hits outdoor tourism businesses, bookings down 30%

Singapore haze hits outdoor tourism businesses, bookings down 30%

Some outdoor tourism businesses in Singapore are seeing bookings fall by up to 30% as customers postpone or cancel bookings due to the haze that is making the air dangerously unhealthy.
October 15, 2026 | 11:09 am GMT+7
Philippines, named Asia's leading dive destination, to boost industry

Philippines, named Asia's leading dive destination, to boost industry

Named Asia's Leading Dive Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards for the eighth consecutive year, the Philippines plans to make its dive sites easier to reach and improve visitor safety as it develops the industry in 2027.
October 15, 2026 | 11:03 am GMT+7
A bird's-eye view of Asia's top island Phu Quoc

A bird's-eye view of Asia's top island Phu Quoc

From blue seas and white-sand beaches to lush forests and waterfront resorts, Phu Quoc offers plenty to explore from north to south.
October 15, 2026 | 09:33 am GMT+7
Hong Kong ends HCMC's 6-year streak as Asia's best MICE destination

Hong Kong ends HCMC's 6-year streak as Asia's best MICE destination

Ho Chi Minh City's six-year reign as "Asia's Best MICE Destination" ended this week, with Hong Kong usurping the title at the World MICE Awards in Jamaica.
October 15, 2026 | 09:33 am GMT+7
Singaporean tourist turned away by China hotel that does not accept foreign guests

Singaporean tourist turned away by China hotel that does not accept foreign guests

A Singaporean tourist spent hours searching for a hotel in China booked through an online platform, only to be told upon arrival that the property supposedly did not accept foreign guests.
October 15, 2026 | 09:32 am GMT+7
Southeast Asia's No.3 economy enjoys fresh year-end tourism boost from IMF-World Bank meetings

Southeast Asia's No.3 economy enjoys fresh year-end tourism boost from IMF-World Bank meetings

Hosting the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) is expected to boost Thailand's tourism and consumer spending in the final months of the year, while also offering the country an opportunity to showcase its culture, attractions and creative industries.
October 15, 2026 | 09:32 am GMT+7
2 tourists arrested for stealing bank cards from passengers on HCMC-Singapore flight

2 tourists arrested for stealing bank cards from passengers on HCMC-Singapore flight

Two foreign tourists have been arrested for allegedly stealing bank cards from passengers' bags in overhead compartments on a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore.
October 14, 2026 | 02:46 pm GMT+7
78 passengers denied boarding from Malaysia Airlines flight over insufficient onboard oxygen supply

78 passengers denied boarding from Malaysia Airlines flight over insufficient onboard oxygen supply

A Malaysia Airlines flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur was delayed by about two hours after a shortage of onboard oxygen supplies forced the airline to deny boarding to 78 passengers.
October 14, 2026 | 02:46 pm GMT+7
Bali tourist burns paper to scare away spiders, destroys villa

Bali tourist burns paper to scare away spiders, destroys villa

A Nepali tourist who burned some paper to chase away spiders in a bathroom ended up destroying a luxury villa in Bali.
October 14, 2026 | 11:09 am GMT+7
Tourist calls Singapore Changi the 'most incompetent airport'

Tourist calls Singapore Changi the 'most incompetent airport'

A tourist has slammed Singapore's Changi Airport for its carpeted floors, saying they made it difficult to get around and branding it the "most incompetent airport" she had ever visited.
October 14, 2026 | 10:25 am GMT+7
With no money, Indian tourist sleeps inside pagoda during Thailand trip instead of renting hotel

With no money, Indian tourist sleeps inside pagoda during Thailand trip instead of renting hotel

An Indian YouTuber attempting to travel across Thailand without any money was asked to leave a Buddhist temple after trying to camp there overnight, sparking backlash online.
October 14, 2026 | 10:25 am GMT+7
Man killed in US after falling from roller coaster

Man killed in US after falling from roller coaster

A man died after falling off a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park in Georgia on Monday.
October 14, 2026 | 10:24 am GMT+7
Malta's Valletta no longer world's best city for tourists

Malta's Valletta no longer world's best city for tourists

Malta's Valletta has lost its crown as the world's best city to Thailand's Bangkok in this year's Readers' Choice Awards by British travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
October 14, 2026 | 08:10 am GMT+7
Da Nang is Southeast Asia's sole name in Skyscanner's trending destinations of 2027

Da Nang is Southeast Asia's sole name in Skyscanner's trending destinations of 2027

Da Nang is seventh in Skyscanner's list of trending destinations for 2027, with flight searches rising by 68% year-on-year.
October 14, 2026 | 07:53 am GMT+7
Non-alcoholic drinks trend in Vietnam

Non-alcoholic drinks trend in Vietnam

Demand for low- and non-alcoholic beverages is rising in Vietnam, while some categories of spirits, cocktails, and wine are seeing a decline in sales, according to the Future of Food 2027 report.
October 13, 2026 | 01:34 pm GMT+7
Southeast Asia's second most visited country risks tourist's ire with air departure tax, entry fees

Southeast Asia's second most visited country risks tourist's ire with air departure tax, entry fees

Thailand tourism industry insiders warn that the proposed departure tax on top of existing travel fees could erode the country's competitiveness in attracting visitors.
October 13, 2026 | 05:00 pm GMT+7
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