Tourists trapped in mid-air for an hour after cable car failure on China’s Tianmen Mountain
A cable car malfunction at Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area in China’s Hunan Province left dozens of tourists suspended in the air for more than an hour.
World’s second most-visited country sees tourism slowdown by weaker spending
Growth in Spain’s tourism industry has slowed down sharply, driven by weaker spending by European and U.S. visitors, and its contribution to this year’s economic growth will be weaker than expected, industry group Exceltur said on Tuesday.
World’s ‘most favorite country’ is South Korean tourists’ top choice for Chuseok holiday
Japan, voted “world’s most favorite destination” last year by Condé Nast Traveler readers, was the most popular overseas travel destination for South Koreans during this year’s Mid-Autumn holiday, known as Chuseok, according to travel platforms.
Sun Group, Hilton partner to develop hospitality infrastructure for APEC 2027
Hilton signed a strategic partnership with Sun Group on Oct. 7 to develop five hotels with more than 2,000 rooms in Quang Ninh, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc, aiming to expand Vietnam’s upscale tourism capacity and strengthen hospitality infrastructure ahead of APEC 2027.
Nearly 2,500 Chinese tourists arrive in Da Nang on cruise ship
Adora Mediterranea cruise ship departing from China’s Guangzhou docked at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang on Monday, bringing nearly 2,500 Chinese tourists to the central coastal city.
Heavy rains, floods ruin Hanoi holiday for tourists
Many foreign tourists currently visiting Hanoi have expressed frustration after heavy rains and flooding in the wake of Typhoon Matmo disrupted their travel plans.
Malaysia arrests Chinese tourist at Kuala Lumpur airport for using forged travel document
A 28-year-old Chinese female tourist was detained at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after allegedly attempting to leave the country using a forged travel document.
2 tourists detained for carving on Great Wall of China
Police in China have arrested two tourists for carving characters in the bricks of the Great Wall, a UNESCO heritage site.
Singaporean man fined $2,700 for posting bomb threat joke at Changi Airport
A 22-year-old Singaporean man was fined S$3,500 (US$2,700) on Monday for posting a bomb threat joke on Instagram while on a plane at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Foreign tourists in Ha Giang thank drivers with massage vouchers for safe ride amid storm
Eight foreign tourists traveling to Ha Giang in northern Vietnam bought massage vouchers to thank their motorbike drivers for transporting them safely amid days of heavy rains and landslides.
