Dubai International Airport has surpassed over 20 competitors, including Singapore’s Changi Airport, to win the title of “World’s Leading Airport” at the 2025 World Travel Awards.

China has urged domestic travel agencies to reduce the number of tourists traveling to Japan by 40% amid rising tensions following Japanese ‌Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan.

Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Tiong King Sing announced on Dec. 27 a plan to launch 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

The Philippines is set to help shape the region’s tourism future as it assumes the ASEAN chairmanship in 2026, the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) said.

Travel Off Path, a renowned U.S. travel site, has hailed Phu Quoc in the southern province of An Giang as an “Asian star,” citing its shockingly beautiful scenery and experiences that stand out to the rest of Vietnam.

Indonesia has temporarily closed Padar and Komodo islands in Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara to tourists due to risks from extreme weather conditions.

Australian travel magazine has named Buon Ma Thuot, Chau Doc and Lang Co as alternatives to Vietnam’s tourist hubs, spanning coffee culture, riverside food and coastal calm.

A restaurant in Hanoi refines Vietnamese flavors for global travelers, softening bold ones while keeping their character intact.

Banh Mi Nem has become Hong Kong’s only Vietnamese eatery in the Michelin Selected list, drawing locals, tourists and even Nicholas Tse with its Saigon-style sandwiches.

Opening mid-January 2026 at the corner of Nguyen Thai Hoc – Pham Ngu Lao streets in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, the Pho Museum offers a journey into pho through interactive exhibits.