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Spain attracts record 10 million tourists in September

Spain attracts record 10 million tourists in September

Spain, the world's second most visited country after France, welcomed a record 10.1 million international tourists in September, a 4.3% increase from a year earlier, as the peak summer travel season ends.
Vietnam, South Korea shine amid uneven Asia-Pacific tourism recovery

Vietnam, South Korea shine amid uneven Asia-Pacific tourism recovery

Malaysia welcomes 32 million tourists in nine months, highest in Southeast Asia

Malaysia welcomes 32 million tourists in nine months, highest in Southeast Asia

Indonesia's Bali expects to welcome record 7.2 million foreign arrivals this year

Indonesia's Bali expects to welcome record 7.2 million foreign arrivals this year

Indonesia's Bali, one of Southeast Asia's most popular tourist destinations, expects international arrivals to reach 7.2 million by the end of this year, up 2% from a year earlier and the highest level in a decade.
October 26, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
As Chinese tourists stay away, Japan records first January-September drop in foreign visitors since 2021

As Chinese tourists stay away, Japan records first January-September drop in foreign visitors since 2021

The number of foreign visitors to Japan fell 2.9% to 30.73 million in the first nine months of the year, marking the first year-on-year decline for the January-September period since 2021.
October 23, 2026 | 02:57 pm PT
World's second most visited city welcomes 4 million tourists in September

World's second most visited city welcomes 4 million tourists in September

Hong Kong, the world's second most visited city for international arrivals after Bangkok, received 4.03 million tourists in September, up 22% year-on-year, driven by the Mid-Autumn Festival and other events.
October 15, 2026 | 05:17 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy records 10.5 million foreign tourists in eight months

Southeast Asia's largest economy records 10.5 million foreign tourists in eight months

Indonesia welcomed 10.58 million foreign tourists in the first eight months of the year, up 5.38% year-on-year, driven by a surge from visitors in Asia and Oceania.
October 11, 2026 | 07:19 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second most visited country receives 23 million tourists in over 9 months

Southeast Asia's second most visited country receives 23 million tourists in over 9 months

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second most visited country after Malaysia, received 23.4 million foreign tourists between Jan. 1 and Oct. 3, a 3.88% decline year-on-year, with heavy rains and flooding posing a threat to the upcoming peak season.
October 9, 2026 | 01:27 am PT
World's second most visited city welcomes 1.6 million visitors during China's Golden Week

World's second most visited city welcomes 1.6 million visitors during China's Golden Week

Hong Kong, the world's second most visited city after Bangkok, welcomed about 1.6 million visitors during China's Golden Week holiday from Oct. 1 to 7, including more than 1.4 million from the Chinese mainland, exceeding last year's total.
October 8, 2026 | 11:29 pm PT
World's second most visited country attracts record 70 million tourists in 8 months

World's second most visited country attracts record 70 million tourists in 8 months

Spain, the world's second most visited country after France, received a record 70.4 million international tourists in the first eight months of 2026, a 5.4% increase from a year earlier.
October 4, 2026 | 06:47 pm PT
World's second best archipelago serves 1.5 million tourists in 8 months

World's second best archipelago serves 1.5 million tourists in 8 months

The Maldives, ranked second among the world's best islands after Thailand's Koh Samui at the 2026 Travel+Leisure awards, received 1.52 million tourists during the first eight months of 2026, down 3.6% year-on-year, amid rising travel costs triggered by the Middle East war.
September 25, 2026 | 01:54 am PT
South Korea's Busan welcomes 3 million tourists in seven months

South Korea's Busan welcomes 3 million tourists in seven months

Busan, South Korea's second largest city after Seoul, recorded nearly 3 million visitors in the first seven months of this year, a 46% increase from the same period last year, driven partly by a surge in medical tourism spending.
September 21, 2026 | 12:01 am PT
Singapore attracts 11 million tourists in 8 months

Singapore attracts 11 million tourists in 8 months

Singapore recorded 11.43 million tourists in the first eight months of this year, down 1.7% year-on-year, amid slower arrivals from key markets including Indonesia and India.
September 18, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' expects to receive 1.9 million foreign tourists in 9 months

Asia's 'most beautiful island' expects to receive 1.9 million foreign tourists in 9 months

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, estimated to welcome 1.92 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of this year, up 60% year-on-year and meeting 95% of its annual target.
September 17, 2026 | 06:45 pm PT
World's second most visited city receives 36 million tourists in 8 months

World's second most visited city receives 36 million tourists in 8 months

Hong Kong, the world' second most visited city after Bangkok, welcomed approximately 36.67 million visitors in the first eight months of this year, an 11% increase year-on-year.
September 15, 2026 | 08:01 pm PT
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