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Vietnam tops growth for Australian outbound travel, nearly matches UK

Vietnam tops growth for Australian outbound travel, nearly matches UK

Vietnam was the fastest growing major destination for Australian travelers in the 12 months ending August 2026, nearly matching their total number of trips to the U.K., according to the Australian Travel Industry Association.
Chinese actress Bai Lu cancels Bangkok fan meeting amid travel safety warnings

Chinese actress Bai Lu cancels Bangkok fan meeting amid travel safety warnings

Nha Trang fines popular eateries for food safety violations

Nha Trang fines popular eateries for food safety violations

Bali's tipping request sparks backlash over treatment of domestic tourists

Bali's tipping request sparks backlash over treatment of domestic tourists

A debate over tipping in Bali has sparked criticism from Indonesian travelers who accuse the island's tourism industry of favoring foreign visitors while treating domestic tourists as second-class customers.
October 20, 2026 | 06:52 pm PT
Vietnam absent from list of world's best countries for food

Vietnam absent from list of world's best countries for food

Vietnam has disappeared from the list of the world's 10 best countries for food at this year's Readers' Choice Awards as voted by 800,000 readers of British magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
October 20, 2026 | 06:51 pm PT
Ba Na Hills offers autumn escapes with European-style scenery, food and entertainment

Ba Na Hills offers autumn escapes with European-style scenery, food and entertainment

Cool weather, misty landscapes, European-inspired attractions and seasonal cuisine await visitors to Ba Na Hills in Da Nang this autumn, with discounted cable car tickets for travelers aged 18-25.
October 20, 2026 | 06:00 pm PT
China asks citizens to watch out for scams, kidnappings in Thailand

China asks citizens to watch out for scams, kidnappings in Thailand

The Chinese embassy in Thailand has issued an urgent safety advisory for its citizens traveling to or residing in the country following a rising incidence of forced labor, human trafficking, and bogus job offers.
October 20, 2026 | 12:38 am PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy welcomes 13 million tourists in nine months

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy welcomes 13 million tourists in nine months

Singapore, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, recorded 12.6 million visitors in the first nine months of this year, down 1.7% from a year earlier, as arrivals from key Asian markets, including Indonesia and India, slowed.
October 20, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
Arugam Bay surpasses Boracay, Nusa Dua to be named Asia's most beautiful beach

Arugam Bay surpasses Boracay, Nusa Dua to be named Asia's most beautiful beach

Sri Lanka's Arugam Bay has been named Asia's most beautiful beach in this year's Readers' Choice Awards based on votes from 800,000 readers of British travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
October 20, 2026 | 01:00 am PT
French tourist alleges sexual harassment by monk at Sri Lankan temple

French tourist alleges sexual harassment by monk at Sri Lankan temple

A French tourist has said she was sexually harassed by a monk while visiting a temple in Sri Lanka, but the local police urged her to withdraw her complaint.
October 19, 2026 | 11:33 pm PT
Sun Group to promote Phu Quoc, launch Visit Vietnam at ITB Asia 2026

Sun Group to promote Phu Quoc, launch Visit Vietnam at ITB Asia 2026

Sun Group will make its debut at ITB Asia in Singapore from Oct. 21 to 23, showcasing Phu Quoc's tourism and MICE potential ahead of APEC 2027 and introducing the Visit Vietnam digital platform with Visa.
October 19, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
World's most polite country to allow taxi drivers to kick out rude passengers

World's most polite country to allow taxi drivers to kick out rude passengers

Japan is revising transport regulations to allow taxi drivers to eject passengers for verbal abuse, unreasonable demands and other disruptive behavior, as the country seeks to protect its reputation after being voted the world's politest destination for visitors.
October 19, 2026 | 09:52 pm PT
Promised China trip, 45 passengers abandoned at Bangkok airport

Promised China trip, 45 passengers abandoned at Bangkok airport

An investigation has been launched after 45 Thai passengers were left abandoned at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport when they discovered that no flight tickets had been booked for a planned trip to China, despite them having paid for the tour program.
October 19, 2026 | 09:52 pm PT
Ha Long eatery's 30 years of serving handmade squid patties with steamed rice rolls

Ha Long eatery's 30 years of serving handmade squid patties with steamed rice rolls

For over 30 years, Ba Yen's eatery in Ha Long have captivated guests with their soft, delicate sheets of rice flour and freshly cooked, chewy, crunchy hand-pounded patties.
October 19, 2026 | 09:48 pm PT
New York takes world's best culinary city title from Bangkok

New York takes world's best culinary city title from Bangkok

Bangkok's reign as the world's best culinary city has ended as New York claimed the title at the 2026 World Culinary Awards.
October 19, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
Vietnam faces increasing competition from China, Thailand in race for Russian tourists

Vietnam faces increasing competition from China, Thailand in race for Russian tourists

Vietnam is gaining traction among Russian travelers, but sustaining that momentum will depend on how well it competes with China's easier access and Thailand's established tourism infrastructure.
October 19, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
World's second most visited country records 11.5 million international air passengers in September

World's second most visited country records 11.5 million international air passengers in September

Spain, the world's second most visited country after France, registered 11.5 million air passengers from abroad, an increase of 5.1% year-on-year, according to data released by Spain's tourism body.
October 19, 2026 | 06:49 pm PT
Singapore Airlines, Scoot offer discounts on 380,000 air tickets to Asia, Europe

Singapore Airlines, Scoot offer discounts on 380,000 air tickets to Asia, Europe

Singapore Airlines and budget carrier Scoot will offer discounts on more than 380,000 tickets that cover popular tourism destinations from Asia to Europe such as Bangkok, Hangzhou, London, Los Angeles and Madrid.
October 19, 2026 | 06:13 pm PT
Thailand beats France, India, China at their own game at World Culinary Awards

Thailand beats France, India, China at their own game at World Culinary Awards

Restaurants in Thailand have won world titles for French, Indian, and Chinese foods at the 2026 World Culinary Awards, putting Bangkok and Phuket in the spotlight for food beyond Thai cooking.
October 19, 2026 | 06:13 pm PT
Vietnam boasts 2 out of world's top 20 train journeys

Vietnam boasts 2 out of world's top 20 train journeys

Vietnam has two spots in the list of top 20 train journeys chosen for the 39th annual Readers' Choice Awards by U.S. magazine Condé Nast Traveller in October.
October 18, 2026 | 08:03 pm PT
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