Dubai International Airport saw passenger traffic fall 31.3% in the first half of the year, its operator ​said, as the Iran war heavily disrupted traffic ‌across the Gulf including at the busy international travel hub.

U.S. President Donald Trump met with major travel company executives on Wednesday including representatives from American Airlines, Marriott, MGM Resorts and Carnival to discuss ways to reverse a decline in international visitors.

With the costs of ingredients, labor, and electricity rising, many kimbap shops in South Korea are being forced to scale back or shut down.

Hotels in Japan are increasingly offering stays designed to help travelers sleep better, as demand grows for wellness-focused travel experiences.

Spain, the world’s second-most visited country after France, set another tourism record by receiving 58.1 million international visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.6% from the same period last year.

Singapore will temporarily close 85 hawker centers and markets for one to three days this month for scheduled cleaning as part of efforts to maintain clean and hygienic facilities.

Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from dozens of countries and territories to 30 days, effective Sept. 15, the foreign ministry said.

Phu Quoc, voted Asia’s most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received 7.8 million tourists in the first eight months this year, up 30.1% year-on-year and meeting 92% of this year’s target.

South Korea’s most famous historic landmarks, including Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung, and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, are set to increase entry fees on Jan. 1, 2027.

Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-most visited country after Malaysia, recorded tourism revenue of 984.32 billion baht (US$29.8 billion) between Jan. 1 and Aug. 22, down 2.9% year-on-year, amid a slowdown in tourist arrivals.