Some 1,000 people helped tow the 400-tonne keep of Hirosaki Castle, one of Japan’s famous tourist attractions in Aomori Prefecture, on Aug. 23, moving it 109cm closer to its original position after it was relocated 11 years ago.

Hong Kong, the world’s second-most visited city for international arrivals after Bangkok, expects to welcome 53.8 million tourists by the end of this year, up 7.8% from last year.

Singapore, with 8,436 residents and 23,609 tourists per square kilometer, has been named the world’s noisiest country in a new global ranking compiled by leading travel agency Go2Africa.

Laos has been named one of the seven must-visit destinations for 2027, alongside the Balkans, Egypt, Namibia, Peru, Uzbekistan, and Western Japan, according to Geographic Expeditions (GeoEx)’s “Where to Travel in 2027” report.

Travel Off Path has named Vietnam among 12 destinations offering strong value for money, citing its diverse landscapes, cuisine and range of travel experiences.

Hong Kong, the world’s second-most visited city for international arrivals after Bangkok, received 4.5 million tourist arrivals in July, up 3% from a year earlier, as major international conventions helped spur business travel.

Luxury hotels are increasingly incorporating local culture, communities, and partnerships into guest experiences, according to Vo Khanh Duy, former Area Director of Marketing & Communications for Asia Pacific at New World Hotels & Resorts under Rosewood Hotel Group.

Two girls in China have sparked an online debate after buying three train seats and declining to give one up to a standing passenger.

Shanghai has set up 100 AI-powered terminals across the city to improve services for international visitors as inbound tourism surges.

Kalanidi Curry Spices, a traditional Indian spice stall at Singapore’s Tampines Round Market and Food Centre, has shuttered after 53 years in business following the retirement of its second-generation owner.