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Etihad Airways beats Vietjet Air to be named world's leading airline for customer experience

Etihad Airways beats Vietjet Air to be named world's leading airline for customer experience

Etihad Airways, one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, has surpassed nine other competitors including Vietnam's Vietjet Air to be named 'world's leading airline for customer experience' at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
Vietnam's pho to be proposed for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage listing

Vietnam's pho to be proposed for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage listing

Vietnam beats Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

Vietnam beats Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

IHG to open large-scale hotel complex near Asia's most visited theme park

IHG to open large-scale hotel complex near Asia's most visited theme park

U.K.-headquartered hotel operator IHG said it plans to open an 817-room triple-branded hotel development in Osaka in 2029 to capitalize on growing travel demand amid a record number of tourist arrivals in Japan.
January 5, 2026 | 09:43 pm PT
Which country has world's second best cuisine?

Which country has world's second best cuisine?

Greek cuisine ranked second in a list of 100 best in the world last year by international food magazine TasteAtlas, just after Italian cuisine.
January 5, 2026 | 09:42 pm PT
Air route connecting Kuala Lumpur with Singapore named world's third busiest

Air route connecting Kuala Lumpur with Singapore named world's third busiest

Kuala Lumpur-Singapore was named the world's third busiest international route for 2025 with 5.6 million seats, up 4% year-on-year, according to data from British aviation firm OAG.
January 5, 2026 | 06:10 pm PT
JW Marriott Phu Quoc marks Lunar New Year with 'Blooming Season' program

JW Marriott Phu Quoc marks Lunar New Year with 'Blooming Season' program

JW Marriott Phu Quoc is hosting "Tet - The Blooming Season," a nine-day Lunar New Year program that brings together cultural activities, dining events, and wellness offerings at Emerald Bay.
January 5, 2026 | 06:00 pm PT
Vietnam wraps up 2025 with 21.2 million foreign arrivals, an all-time high

Vietnam wraps up 2025 with 21.2 million foreign arrivals, an all-time high

Vietnam welcomed a record number of foreign tourists in 2025 with 21.2 million, up 20.4% from the previous year and the highest ever, according to General Statistics Office.
January 5, 2026 | 12:43 am PT
Tourist nearly misses flight after sending passport onto Changi Airport baggage conveyor belt

Tourist nearly misses flight after sending passport onto Changi Airport baggage conveyor belt

A male tourist nearly missed his flight after accidentally sending his passport onto a baggage conveyor belt while checking in for his flight at Singapore's Changi Airport.
January 5, 2026 | 12:16 am PT
Da Nang emerges as rising star in tourism firmament

Da Nang emerges as rising star in tourism firmament

The central city of Da Nang received 345,000 foreign visitors during New Year, three times Hanoi's arrival numbers and nearly five times Ho Chi Minh City's.
January 4, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
Japan Airlines no longer most punctual carrier in Asia-Pacific

Japan Airlines no longer most punctual carrier in Asia-Pacific

Japan Airlines, which was named the most punctual airline in the Asia-Pacific region in 2024, has lost its title to Philippine Airlines in the latest ranking by London-based travel data analytics firm Cirium.
January 4, 2026 | 10:32 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy targets 17 million tourists this year

Southeast Asia's largest economy targets 17 million tourists this year

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, expects to receive up to 17 million foreign arrivals this year, up 11% year-on-year.
January 4, 2026 | 10:32 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 176,000 tourists during New Year holiday

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 176,000 tourists during New Year holiday

Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 176,000 visitors during the four-day New Year holiday.
January 4, 2026 | 06:39 pm PT
Nha Trang taxi driver accused of swapping banknotes from foreign tourist

Nha Trang taxi driver accused of swapping banknotes from foreign tourist

A taxi driver in Nha Trang was caught on camera allegedly swapping a VND200,000 (US$7.59) banknote from a South Korean tourist with a VND10,000 note in less than a second.
January 4, 2026 | 06:26 pm PT
Phu Quoc sets record for highest number of international flight arrivals in a single day

Phu Quoc sets record for highest number of international flight arrivals in a single day

Phu Quoc International Airport recorded the highest number of international flight arrivals in its history on Jan. 3, with most services originating from South Korea.
January 3, 2026 | 06:15 am PT
Which is the most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific?

Which is the most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific?

Philippine Airlines has been named the most punctual in the Asia-Pacific for the first time, achieving an on-time performance rate of 83.12%, according to London-based travel data analytics firm Cirium.
January 3, 2026 | 03:00 am PT
Tourists shocked as trash swamps Phu Quoc's most famous beaches

Tourists shocked as trash swamps Phu Quoc's most famous beaches

Two of Phu Quoc's most iconic beaches, Khem and Sao, have been swamped by drifting water hyacinth and household waste, leaving many international visitors reluctant to enter the sea at the start of 2026.
January 3, 2026 | 01:18 am PT
Phu Quoc homestay suspended following tourists' complaints

Phu Quoc homestay suspended following tourists' complaints

A homestay on Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island has been ordered to suspend operations due to violations related to price listing and guest registration, following complaints from foreign tourists who did not get to stay in rooms they had booked in advance.
January 3, 2026 | 12:36 am PT
Inside Laos's Xe Bang Fai, one of the world's largest caves

Inside Laos's Xe Bang Fai, one of the world's largest caves

Less famous than Vietnam’s Son Doong but easier to reach, Xe Bang Fai Cave in central Laos draws travelers into a world of underground rivers and limestone halls.
January 3, 2026 | 12:00 am PT
Singapore Changi named world's best airport for layovers

Singapore Changi named world's best airport for layovers

Singapore Changi Airport, home to the world's largest indoor waterfall, was named the world's best airport for layovers by global data service provider TripSim.
January 2, 2026 | 03:44 pm PT
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