Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, received 8.98 million international tourists in the first seven months of 2026, up 5.23% from a year earlier and the highest since 2020.

Cambodia’s Techo International Airport (TIA) served nearly 2 million international passengers in its first year of operations, contributing about 5% to the country’s economic growth.

Native, a trendy bar in Singapore that made this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, imports around 900 kilograms of ice from Kuramoto each year.

South Korea’s rapid tourism recovery is facing growing pains, with official data showing that tourism complaints in the first seven months of 2026 had already surpassed the total in the whole of 2025.

The world’s longest cruise, with the Regatta, a boutique vessel, is on a 371-day journey around the globe after departing from Rome, Italy.

Dubai International Airport retained its No. 1 position in regional air connectivity in 2025, according to the Air Connectivity Index by Airports Council International.

Thailand has reclaimed its position as Southeast Asia’s second largest aviation market in September after losing the spot to Vietnam in the previous two months, according to British aviation analytics firm OAG.

Spain recorded €82 billion (US$95 billion) in tourism spending in the first seven months of this year, up 7.8% year-on-year, driven by the increase in expenditure per traveler and the longer duration of stays.

South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has imposed a 10 million won (US$7,461) fine on Korean Air for a critical aviation security breach.

Thailand welcomed 3.5 million Chinese visitors in the first eight months of the year, up 16% year-on-year, while arrivals from other major markets, including Malaysia, South Korea and the U.K., saw significant declines.