Thai tourism operators are calling on the government to reform law enforcement and regulatory management in a bid to revitalize and strengthen the country’s tourism sector.

Large numbers of travelers flocked to popular southern destinations such as Vung Tau, Da Lat and Phu Quoc during the Tet break, packing beaches and causing severe traffic jams on nearby roads.

Dubai International Airport maintained its crown as the world’s busiest airport for international travel last year as officials said that a record 95.2 million passengers transited through its terminals, part of the emirate’s continued economic boom.

Seven tourists, reported to be Chinese citizens, died on Feb 20 when a tour bus crashed through the ice of Russia’s Lake Baikal in Siberia, local officials said.

Vietnam has once again been voted as the world’s most affordable country for expats in 2026, securing the top spot for the fifth consecutive year, according to the French newswire Journal du Net (JDN).

Hundreds of snail restaurants and seafood stalls line the nearly 1 km-long Vinh Khanh Street in Ho Chi Minh City, which stays busy with diners until midnight.

An islet in the middle of a Hanoi park has become a viral sensation for being home to 30 cats.

Malaysia expects to attract 2.1 million visitors from India in 2026, up 34.6% year-on-year, under the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026) campaign, tourism officials said.

Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed ancient town is being spotlighted as one of Asia’s most compelling places to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026, offering visitors an intimate, culturally rich alternative to the region’s mega parades and high-octane city spectacles.