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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.
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

Traffic jam stretches more than 3 km at Ho Chi Minh City gateway as New Year holiday begins

Traffic jam stretches more than 3 km at Ho Chi Minh City gateway as New Year holiday begins

Power failure paralyzes Channel tunnel linking Britain and continental Europe, causing travel mayhem

Power failure paralyzes Channel tunnel linking Britain and continental Europe, causing travel mayhem

Eurostar suspended all trains connecting London to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels on Dec. 30 after a power supply issue in the Channel tunnel, sparking travel chaos during the busy travel season between Christmas and New Year.
December 30, 2025 | 03:54 pm PT
Thailand steps up road safety measures during New Year holiday

Thailand steps up road safety measures during New Year holiday

The Thai Ministry of Interior and partner agencies on Dec. 29 opened the New Year 2026 Road Safety Accident Prevention and Reduction Command Center, stepping up road-safety measures under an “area-first” approach to support safer journeys during the long holiday period, as reported by the Bangkok-based English-language daily online newspaper The Nation.
December 29, 2025 | 04:47 pm PT
Air travel in Thailand surges ahead of New Year as seats added, fares cut

Air travel in Thailand surges ahead of New Year as seats added, fares cut

Air travel across Thailand has surged ahead of the 2026 New Year holiday, with passenger numbers climbing steadily throughout December, prompting the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and the Ministry of Transport to expand seat capacity and lower fares to support public travel.
December 27, 2025 | 12:01 am PT
Phu Quoc Island most searched Vietnamese destination for New Year

Phu Quoc Island most searched Vietnamese destination for New Year

Data from Dutch-based platform Booking shows Phu Quoc was the most-searched destination by Vietnamese tourists for the upcoming New Year holiday, with searches rising 86% compared with the same period last year.
December 5, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Thailand checks on tourist accommodations nationwide following Bangkok deadly fire

Thailand checks on tourist accommodations nationwide following Bangkok deadly fire

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday ordered safety checks on accommodations, tourist attractions and entertainment venues across Thailand after a fire in Bangkok's backpacker district killed three tourists a day earlier.
December 30, 2024 | 03:09 pm PT
Cambodia sees record number of tourists during traditional New Year holiday

Cambodia sees record number of tourists during traditional New Year holiday

Cambodia recorded almost 22 million domestic and international visitors traveling to different tourist destinations nationwide during the four-day traditional New Year holiday, from April 13 to 16.
April 18, 2024 | 06:31 pm PT
Holiday exodus clogs HCMC, Hanoi gateways with gridlock

Holiday exodus clogs HCMC, Hanoi gateways with gridlock

Traffic chaos ensued on Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi streets Friday evening as thousands of people made their exit for the three-day New Year holiday.
December 29, 2023 | 07:22 am PT
Northern mountain destinations to overcrowd for New Year

Northern mountain destinations to overcrowd for New Year

Vietnam's picturesque highlands border town of Sa Pa, and other northern tourist destinations accessible from Hanoi, have reported occupancy rates of up to 90% during the New Year holiday.
December 28, 2023 | 07:04 pm PT
Hanoi's Old Quarter pedestrian space to open throughout New Year holiday

Hanoi's Old Quarter pedestrian space to open throughout New Year holiday

The pedestrian space in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District will open from Dec. 29 through Jan. 1 to serve local residents and visitors during the 2024 New Year holiday.
December 25, 2023 | 11:23 pm PT
Foreign tourists salvage New Year for Phu Quoc hotels

Foreign tourists salvage New Year for Phu Quoc hotels

Luxury hotels in Phu Quoc have reported occupancy rates of up to 90% during the New Year holidays thanks to an influx of foreign tourists.
December 25, 2023 | 12:58 am PT
HCMC prepares for surge in travel demand during New Year holiday

HCMC prepares for surge in travel demand during New Year holiday

Transportation authorities and service providers in Ho Chi Minh City are gearing up to accommodate the anticipated rise in passenger demand during the upcoming New Year holiday.
December 22, 2023 | 05:58 pm PT
Thailand aims to reduce road accidents during New Year holidays

Thailand aims to reduce road accidents during New Year holidays

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has set a target to reduce road accidents during the upcoming New Year holidays by 5%, by emphasising the message: no drinking and driving.
December 22, 2023 | 01:24 am PT
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