World’s largest economy sees major decline from Canadian tourists
More Canadians this year are seeking out Disney magic across the Atlantic Ocean, as fewer foreign visitors come to the United States even though worldwide travel trends remain robust.
McDonald’s India outlet gets regulatory warning over rotten tomatoes, reused oil
Indian food safety officials have warned a McDonald’s outlet in Jaipur after an inspection found cooking oil unfit for consumption and rotten tomatoes in storage, prompting regulators to seize samples for testing, an official told Reuters.
Chinese tourists head to Australia, Thailand on extended Lunar New Year break
More Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during next week’s extra-long Lunar New Year break, with top destinations ranging from Russia and Australia to Thailand and South Korea, travel agencies say, but Japan has lost some sheen.
Flight attendants face backlash over prolonged, unattended occupation of Starbucks seats
Flight attendants have come under fire in South Korea after a photo showing dozens of unattended bags taking up seats at a Starbucks outlet circulated online, igniting debate over improper use of café space.
Southeast Asian island cracks down on reckless riding by foreign tourists
Authorities in Thailand’s popular tourist island Phuket are stepping up oversight of motorcycle rental operators as part of a broader push to curb unlicensed and dangerous riding by foreign visitors.
Scoot flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore canceled over technical fault
A Scoot flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore was canceled after a technical fault was detected before departure and could not be fixed in time.
Southeast Asia’s 2nd largest economy sees foreign arrivals down 10.7%
Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, recorded 4.1 million foreign arrivals from Jan. 1 to Feb. 8, down 10.77%, generating an estimated 207.06 billion THB (US$6.65 billion) in revenue, according to the latest update by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Southeast Asia’s 2nd largest economy named among world’s top 10 retirement destinations
Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, ranked fourth in a list of 10 best countries for retirement thanks to its low cost of living and quality of healthcare, according to the 2026 ranking released by France-based website Retraite sans Frontières.
Sun Group, Sunset Hospitality Group partner to promote world-class F&B and entertainment concepts
Sun Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai-based Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), selecting Phu Quoc as the first destination for collaboration. The agreement aims to introduce new dining and entertainment concepts to Vietnam’s tourism market.
Sun Group partners with Hilton to operate Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh
Sun Group announced on Feb. 12 that it has transferred the management and operation of Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh to Hilton, a global hospitality group, marking a new chapter in Quang Ninh’s four-season wellness tourism development strategy.
