Rome no longer world’s best food destination
London has overtaken Rome to become the world’s best food destination in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Southeast Asian island voted world’s best destination by Tripadvisor readers
Indonesia’s Bali Island has been named the world’s best destination this year as part of Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations.
Easier visa rules, marketing bring in more international visitors than ever in January
Vietnam received 2.5 million foreign visitors in January, its highest monthly number ever, thanks to relaxed visa policies and increased tourism campaigns.
Southeast Asia’s largest economy surpasses 2025 tourism target with 15.39 million visitors
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, welcomed 15.39 million foreign visitors in 2025, exceeding its target of 14-15 million arrivals.
Hong Kong surpasses Bangkok, Hanoi to be named Asia’s best food destination
Hong Kong has been voted Asia’s best food destination this year, surpassing other cities such as Bangkok and Hanoi as part of Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations.
Malaysia to introduce QR code immigration clearance at major international airports
Malaysia will begin rolling out a QR code-based immigration clearance system at major international airports from March 1, as part of efforts to streamline border controls and reduce waiting times.
World’s first Pokemon theme park opens in Tokyo amid record tourism boom
The world’s first permanent Pokemon theme park opened in Tokyo on Feb. 5, featuring rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and catch them.
Japan cancels Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival over fears of unruly tourist behavior
Authorities in Japanese city Fujiyoshida have canceled a popular spring cherry blossom festival at a renowned Mount Fuji viewing site after residents raised concerns about overcrowding and disruptive tourist behavior.
Southeast Asian destination named world’s best city for solo female travelers
Singapore, renowned for its strict laws and low crime rates, has been named the world’s best city for women traveling alone, according to a survey by global service TrustedHousesitters.
Scoot passengers wait two hours onboard for take-off as Singapore closes airspace for airshow
Passengers on a Scoot flight waited about two hours onboard before take-off on Feb. 1 due to disruptions linked to the Singapore Airshow.
