Southeast Asia’s 2nd largest economy eyes 1.1 million American tourists
Thailand expects to attract a record 1.1 million American tourists by the end of this year, an 8% increase year-on-year, fueled by the expansion of flight services.
Which is the happiest city in Asia?
India’s Mumbai has been voted the happiest city in Asia, with a remarkable 94% of locals saying their city brings them joy, according to a survey by the British magazine Time Out.
Vietnamese passengers lament poor compensation from constant flight delays, cancellations
VnExpress readers shared their frustrations dealing with constant flight delays and cancellations in Vietnam, as the country considers amendments to the Law on Civil Aviation.
Runway at Asia’s leading airport resumes operation after fatal plane crash
The Hong Kong airport runway involved in a deadly plane crash has restarted operations, authorities said on Oct. 28, just over a week after two men were killed in the city’s deadliest air incident since 1998.
Hanoi beats Singapore in list of Asia’s happiest cities: Time Out
Hanoi ranked fifth in a list of 10 happiest cities in Asia, surpassing regional neighbors such as Jakarta, Bangkok and Singapore, according to a survey by British magazine Time Out.
Two tourists drown on Asia’s ‘2nd most beautiful island’
Two tourists drowned while swimming at Pantai Cenang beach on Malaysia’s Langkawi, voted the second most beautiful island by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
2 Chinese tourists kicked out of Japanese restaurant over inappropriate clothing
Two Chinese tourists recently claimed they had been kicked out of a well-known Japanese restaurant for wearing sports vests and loose trousers, which the manager deemed “too revealing.”
Which is world’s second worst city for pickpockets and scams?
France’s Paris was named the world’s second worst city for pickpockets and scams by U.K.-based insurance price comparison website Compare the Market.
Asia’s ‘most beautiful island’ to welcome new direct route from South Korea’s Incheon
South Korean carrier Parata Air announced on Oct. 27 that it will operate new routes to five Asian destinations including Phu Quoc, which was voted the most beautiful in Asia this year by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
World’s ‘most favorite country’ seeks to attract digital nomads amid overtourism
Japan, voted as “world’s most favorite destination” last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has stepped up efforts to attract more digital nomads to combat overtourism in major cities.
