For many tourists, excitement quickly turns into disappointment after arriving at their European hotel in the middle of summer as heatwaves meet the lack of in-room air conditioning.
A tour guide in Hoi An has won praise online after stopping a foreign visitor at the entrance to Chua Cau, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and asking her to change out of a sheer, high-slit dress.
Spain, the world’s second-most-visited country after France, received nearly 9.75 million international tourists in June, rising by 2.9% year-on-year and setting a new record for the month.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued new rules allowing airport staff to open checked baggage for inspection without the passenger being present if screening systems detect irregularities or suspicious objects.
A project to develop the Hue-Phong Nha tourist train is being finalized, with authorities targeting the launch of the heritage rail service on Sept. 1.
Police at Phu Quoc International Airport helped a Chinese tourist recover a Rolex watch worth 60,000 yuan (US$8,900) after he lost it during security screening for a flight home.
Summer tourism boom is putting pressure on operations at Incheon International Airport where a surge in foreign arrivals has caused long immigration queues, with tourists having to wait for 80 minutes to clear immigration.
Four one-Michelin-star restaurants Alma, Chaleur, Esora and Euphoria have disappeared from the 2026 Michelin Guide Singapore following their permanent closures, marking a shake-up in the city-state’s dining scene.
International tourists spent €63.8 billion (US$73.6 billion) in Spain during the first six months this year, up 7% from the same period last year, driven by growing demand for luxury and high-end travel and the country’s broad tourism appeal.