Japan, voted as “world’s most favorite country” this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is considering tripling its departure tax to 3,000 yen (US$19) per person to address overtourism.

Many travelers arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s Terminal 1 in Malaysia were startled on Friday when heavy rain caused a ceiling panel to leak, sending water pouring down into the terminal.

A restaurant in central Thailand was bursting with a stream of customers coming for a unique dining experience: Enjoying a meal while sitting in flood waters, surrounded by live fish they bring into the establishment.

Thailand’s National Alcohol Policy Committee has decided to lift the long-standing ban on alcohol sales between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., aiming to encourage spending during peak tourist seasons.

At least five Chinese tourists were killed, and eight others were lightly injured on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Nov. 14 after their rental minibus plunged into a shallow ravine, an official said.

A tour guide in Indonesia was rescued after a 6-meter python dragged him into a river and wrapped around his neck.

A group of Malaysian tourists were caught carving their names into a famous bamboo stalk at Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, sparking widespread outrage online.

A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the U.S. if they have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity or lack the economic resources and assets to support themselves.

Thailand’s new 10,000-baht (US$300) fine for drinking after midnight has invited a backlash from tourists and industry insiders, with the latter saying it threatens the nighttime economy.

Hotels must hold rooms for guests who have paid in full under current regulations but how long a room is held depends on each property’s policy.