Spain, the world’s second-most visited country after France, welcomed 2.3 million American tourists in the first half of this year, up 9.5% year on year, the strongest growth among its major international visitor markets.

Sri Lanka is launching a six-country tourism ‌promotion campaign to nearly double arrivals during its peak winter season and earn US$4.2 billion, an official said on Wednesday, as the island nation seeks to boost a crucial foreign exchange earner.

Malaysia will close airspace around Kuala Lumpur International Airport for six days from Aug. 26 to 31 to facilitate rehearsals and the National Day Flypast 2026, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

A new kind of “dark” tourism is emerging in China, where young travelers are paying money to experience simulated disasters in safe, controlled indoor centers.

A Thai traveler has accused an Airbnb host in Japan of rejecting her booking because of her nationality, with the latter citing problems caused by previous Thai guests.

South Korea’s Jeju-Seoul Gimpo route has reclaimed its position as the world’s busiest domestic air route in August, after losing the title to Japan’s Sapporo-Tokyo Haneda in July, according to British aviation analytics firm OAG.

Singapore, ranked the world’s second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, was named one of 10 best places in the world for Americans to settle down thanks to its political stability and low crime rates.

Thailand is moving to ease long immigration queues at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport by allowing citizens of 31 more countries to use automated passport gates by the end of this month to improve experience for international visitors.

Vietnam has taken the global food crown for 2026 after winning first place in the NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards.

Palladium Hotel Group has set its sights on Asia, and chosen Vietnam as the gateway for its regional debut with two luxury projects.