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Asia's most loved destination named one of world's friendliest countries

Asia's most loved destination named one of world's friendliest countries

Malaysia ranked as the 22nd friendliest country in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, climbing 16 spots from last year, surpassing Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Thailand's food trade to top $20B next year as country aims to boost gastronomy tourism

Thailand's food trade to top $20B next year as country aims to boost gastronomy tourism

Vietnam's Tan Son Nhat named among world's best airports by Telegraph

Vietnam's Tan Son Nhat named among world's best airports by Telegraph

Where is world's only Michelin-starred ice cream shop located?

Where is world's only Michelin-starred ice cream shop located?

As the world's first and only ice cream establishment to receive a Michelin star, the shop received a Bib Gourmand recognition from Michelin only after two years of its opening.
November 22, 2024 | 03:10 pm PT
Vietnamese hostel manager questioned as Laos alcohol poisoning death toll rises to 6

Vietnamese hostel manager questioned as Laos alcohol poisoning death toll rises to 6

A Vietnamese hostel manager has been detained for questioning after two young Australian tourists died in a Thai hospital on Friday, bringing the death toll related to suspected methanol poisoning during a night out in a Laos backpacker hotspot to six.
November 22, 2024 | 02:24 am PT
China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries

China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries

China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, effective from Nov. 30, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2025, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
November 22, 2024 | 01:58 am PT
Singapore's Changi Airport named world's best in UK newspaper survey

Singapore's Changi Airport named world's best in UK newspaper survey

Singapore's Changi Airport has beaten more than 60 rivals to the crown of world's best airport in a survey conducted by British newspaper The Telegraph.
November 21, 2024 | 10:14 pm PT
Vietnamese tourists experience dreamy autumn in Pakistan

Vietnamese tourists experience dreamy autumn in Pakistan

A group of Vietnamese travelers was captivated by the landscapes of Pakistan, from snow-capped mountains to vibrant valleys, after two weeks of exploring the country in the autumn season.
November 21, 2024 | 08:36 pm PT
HCMC, Kuala Lumpur, Bali among Asia's best destinations for 2025

HCMC, Kuala Lumpur, Bali among Asia's best destinations for 2025

Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, and Pererenan village on Bali Island have been named among Asia's nine best places to visit in 2025, according to U.S. magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
November 21, 2024 | 06:53 pm PT
More than 50 countries sign UN sustainable tourism declaration

More than 50 countries sign UN sustainable tourism declaration

More than 50 governments have signed a U.N. declaration to make tourism around the globe more climate friendly, the United Nations said on Wednesday, in what it hailed as a major achievement of the climate summit in Azerbaijan.
November 21, 2024 | 04:40 pm PT
Southeast Asia's 4 tourism villages named among world's best of 2024

Southeast Asia's 4 tourism villages named among world's best of 2024

Four representatives from Southeast Asia - two in Indonesia and one each in Thailand and Vietnam - have joined a list of 55 "Best Tourism Villages" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) this year.
November 21, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
Vietnam's beef pho, Thailand's tom yum goong among world's 20 best soups: CNN

Vietnam's beef pho, Thailand's tom yum goong among world's 20 best soups: CNN

Vietnam's pho bo (beef noodle soup) and Thailand's tom yum goong have been listed among the world's 20 best soups as compiled by CNN.
November 21, 2024 | 12:35 am PT
High airfares dampen Tet travel demand

High airfares dampen Tet travel demand

Airfares during Lunar New Year, Vietnam's biggest and most important holidays, cost two times the normal rates, causing many people to reconsider travel plans.
November 20, 2024 | 11:00 pm PT
American, Australian tourists die in Laos alcohol poisoning incident, raising toll to 4

American, Australian tourists die in Laos alcohol poisoning incident, raising toll to 4

An Australian teenager has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, Laos, and the U.S. State Department confirmed an American also died in the same party town, bringing the death toll to four.
November 20, 2024 | 10:22 pm PT
Tourist undergoes invasive body search at Korean airport

Tourist undergoes invasive body search at Korean airport

Authorities at South Korea's Daegu Airport have defended conducting an invasive body search on a female tourist from the Philippines after a drug detection scanner falsely flagged her for carrying illegal substances.
November 20, 2024 | 08:06 pm PT
Asia's most loved beach country named best diving destination

Asia's most loved beach country named best diving destination

The Philippines, with a coastline spanning over 36,000 kilometers, has been named the best diving destination at the TripZilla Excellence Awards 2024, as voted by travel enthusiasts.
November 20, 2024 | 03:19 pm PT
Two Southeast Asian islands among 15 destinations to reconsider visiting

Two Southeast Asian islands among 15 destinations to reconsider visiting

Indonesia's Bali and Thailand's Koh Samui, Southeast Asia's popular islands, have been included in Fodor’s Travel's "No List" of destinations tourists are advised to reconsider visiting in 2025 due to "overtourism".
November 19, 2024 | 10:49 pm PT
Machu Picchu security boosted after visitors spread human ashes

Machu Picchu security boosted after visitors spread human ashes

Peruvian authorities said on Tuesday they have tightened security at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after tourists there were filmed dispersing what were believed to be human ashes.
November 19, 2024 | 10:48 pm PT
Malaysia beats Singapore, Philippines in list of world's most beautiful countries

Malaysia beats Singapore, Philippines in list of world's most beautiful countries

Malaysia ranked as the 32nd most beautiful country in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, climbing six spots from last year and surpassing Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
November 19, 2024 | 08:49 pm PT
Da Nang to host first-ever New Year Festival to attract tourists

Da Nang to host first-ever New Year Festival to attract tourists

The central city of Da Nang will host its first-ever Christmas and New Year Festival 2025 from Dec. 14 to Jan. 2, featuring unique cultural and entertainment activities to impress locals and tourists.
November 19, 2024 | 08:48 pm PT
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