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Thai tourists turn away from South Korea amid strict immigration complaints

Thai tourists turn away from South Korea amid strict immigration complaints

The number of Thai tourists to South Korea has decreased sharply for the past six months amid strict immigration rules, prompting them to flock to visa-free countries like Japan and China.
Indians search most for hotels with swimming pools: Agoda

Indians search most for hotels with swimming pools: Agoda

Indian tourists topped Asia in searches for hotels with swimming pools, followed by South Koreans and Malaysians, according to online travel platform Agoda.
July 10, 2024 | 05:11 pm PT
Airfares peaking as travelers in Europe, Asia seek savings

Airfares peaking as travelers in Europe, Asia seek savings

Airfares in Europe and Asia are starting to plateau or fall in a sign that a prolonged post-Covid travel boom is waning, delivering a setback for airlines struggling with higher costs and limited aircraft availability.
May 27, 2024 | 10:28 pm PT
Japan to introduce online booking for Mount Fuji trail

Japan to introduce online booking for Mount Fuji trail

An online booking system for Mount Fuji’s most popular trail was announced on May 13 by Japanese authorities trying to fight overtourism on the active volcano.
May 13, 2024 | 03:27 pm PT
South Korea digital nomad visa launched

South Korea digital nomad visa launched

South Korea began issuing digital nomad visas from Jan. 1, allowing foreigners to stay for up to two years, as it seeks to compete with Southeast Asian countries.
January 2, 2024 | 09:15 pm PT
30 Thai female tourists arrested for illegally working at Taiwan club

30 Thai female tourists arrested for illegally working at Taiwan club

Police in Taiwan on Wednesday arrested 30 Thai female tourists for illegally working as hostesses at an underground club in Taipei.
December 27, 2023 | 11:17 pm PT
Thua Thien Hue among best places to visit in Asia in 2024

Thua Thien Hue among best places to visit in Asia in 2024

The U.S. magazine Travel+Leisure has named Thua Thien Hue in central Vietnam one of the unforgettable destinations to visit in Asia in 2024.
December 2, 2023 | 03:25 am PT
Japan sees 2.52 million visitors in October, exceeding pre-Covid levels

Japan sees 2.52 million visitors in October, exceeding pre-Covid levels

Visitors to Japan exceeded pre-pandemic levels in October, official data showed on Wednesday, marking a full recovery in arrivals for the first time since the relaxation of border controls last year.
November 15, 2023 | 10:21 pm PT
Thai tourists denied entry into South Korea

Thai tourists denied entry into South Korea

Many Thai tourists have complained they have been recently denied entry or come under scrutiny by South Korean immigration authorities despite holding valid documents.
November 3, 2023 | 03:00 am PT
22 tourists trapped upside down on rollercoaster in South Korea for 20 minutes

22 tourists trapped upside down on rollercoaster in South Korea for 20 minutes

A rollercoaster at a theme park in South Korea suddenly stopped midair, leaving 22 tourists hanging upside down for 20 minutes.
October 30, 2023 | 01:10 am PT
China says it will resume visa-free policies to spur inbound travel

China says it will resume visa-free policies to spur inbound travel

China will resume visa-free policies and consider adding more countries to its visa-exemption list to help boost the country's post-pandemic tourism business, according to a policy document released on Friday.
September 29, 2023 | 05:15 pm PT
Da Nang among cheapest places in Asia for retirees

Da Nang among cheapest places in Asia for retirees

Da Nang ranked second in a list of Asia's five cheapest destinations to retire for foreigners with a monthly average cost of living for expats of US$867, according to a recent report.
August 7, 2023 | 12:26 am PT
Vietnam ranked 4th among safest places for retirees in Asia

Vietnam ranked 4th among safest places for retirees in Asia

Vietnam was placed fourth among the 10 safest places to retire in Asia for less than US$2,000 per month, according to GOBankingRates, a personal finance publication run by Nasdaq.
July 18, 2023 | 05:39 pm PT
Singapore second most expensive destination for business travel in Asia

Singapore second most expensive destination for business travel in Asia

Singapore has become the second most expensive city in Asia for business travelers with an average trip costing $515 a day after Hong Kong ($520), a new report found.
March 22, 2023 | 05:11 pm PT
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