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Lost Filipino tourist heads to airport, only place he knows in Hanoi

Lost Filipino tourist heads to airport, only place he knows in Hanoi

A Philippine tourist who got lost in Hanoi during the New Year holidays took a taxi 26 km to Noi Bai airport and waited overnight there hoping to reunite with his family.
Should tourists pay to access beaches in Phu Quoc?

Should tourists pay to access beaches in Phu Quoc?

Which is Asia's fastest-growing tourist destination?

Which is Asia's fastest-growing tourist destination?

Tourist nearly misses flight after sending passport onto Changi Airport baggage conveyor belt

Tourist nearly misses flight after sending passport onto Changi Airport baggage conveyor belt

A male tourist nearly missed his flight after accidentally sending his passport onto a baggage conveyor belt while checking in for his flight at Singapore's Changi Airport.
January 5, 2026 | 12:16 am PT
Nha Trang taxi driver accused of swapping banknotes from foreign tourist

Nha Trang taxi driver accused of swapping banknotes from foreign tourist

A taxi driver in Nha Trang was caught on camera allegedly swapping a VND200,000 (US$7.59) banknote from a South Korean tourist with a VND10,000 note in less than a second.
January 4, 2026 | 06:26 pm PT
Tourists complain of unfriendly treatment in Malaysia: minister

Tourists complain of unfriendly treatment in Malaysia: minister

Malaysia's Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing has called on the public to be more welcoming to foreigners after several government agencies reported complaints from tourists about rude treatment when they sought assistance.
January 2, 2026 | 03:13 pm PT
Which is world's leading airline to Asia?

Which is world's leading airline to Asia?

Singapore Airlines has surpassed 12 other rivals to be named the world's leading airline to Asia at the 2025 World Travel Awards, thanks to its excellent in-flight service and cabin comfort.
January 1, 2026 | 05:00 am PT
Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport cuts security checks at international terminal to 3 seconds with facial recognition

Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport cuts security checks at international terminal to 3 seconds with facial recognition

Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport will launch facial recognition at its international Terminal 2, allowing passengers to clear security in just 1–3 seconds under a smart airport rollout.
December 15, 2025 | 04:57 pm PT
Foreign tourist touched as Vietnamese children greet, hug his son with Down syndrome

Foreign tourist touched as Vietnamese children greet, hug his son with Down syndrome

After fearing his son with Down syndrome might face discrimination while traveling, Canadian Alan Hitzroth was overwhelmed by handshakes, hugs and bright smiles from children after landing in Ho Chi Minh City.
December 12, 2025 | 04:13 pm PT
Inside world's best hotel this year

Inside world's best hotel this year

Rosewood Hong Kong, voted the World’s Best Hotel for 2025 by industry experts and travelers, boasts a prime waterfront location on Tsim Sha Tsui Harbor and offers luxury amenities, including a 25-meter infinity pool and cocktail bar.
December 4, 2025 | 05:03 pm PT
Continuing power outages on Phu Quoc frustrate tourists

Continuing power outages on Phu Quoc frustrate tourists

Tourists are frustrated with the massive power outages on Phu Quoc Island, and hotels are reporting losses of tens of millions of dong daily due to generator fuel costs.
December 3, 2025 | 03:29 pm PT
World's best airport Changi blames staff mistakes for slow baggage handling

World's best airport Changi blames staff mistakes for slow baggage handling

A Changi Airport official has pledged to improve baggage operations and ensure a smooth experience for all travelers, following a recent complaint from a tourist about slow baggage handling at the airport.
December 2, 2025 | 08:21 pm PT
23 Singaporean tourists locked in shop after refusing to buy items during China trip

23 Singaporean tourists locked in shop after refusing to buy items during China trip

A group of 23 tourists from Singapore were pressured by their tour guide to buy items at a shop in China's Chengdu Province and locked inside when they refused to make purchases.
December 1, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Vietnam requires air passengers without checked baggage to use electronic ID, self-service kiosks

Vietnam requires air passengers without checked baggage to use electronic ID, self-service kiosks

Passengers flying with Vietnamese airlines will be allowed to check in at the counters only when they have checked baggage or in special categories, starting Dec. 1.
November 30, 2025 | 06:51 pm PT
Hanoi welcomes highest-ever number of visitors in 2025

Hanoi welcomes highest-ever number of visitors in 2025

Hanoi welcomed 30.94 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, a 22.1% year-on-year increase and the highest figure on record while tourism revenue climbed 20.7% to VND120.6 trillion (US$4.57 billion).
November 28, 2025 | 05:43 pm PT
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