The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism has instructed travel companies to suspend tours to conflict-affected and high-risk areas in the Middle East following U.S.-Israel airstrikes and Iran’s retaliation.

Hong Kong actor Benny Chan and Chinese actor Li Mao have been stuck while traveling in Dubai due to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran that disrupted regional air travel.

Gouging tourists is giving Vietnam a bad name despite its sustained promotional efforts, insiders warn.

The price of flights between Asia and ​Europe has soared after the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs due to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, with airline websites showing tickets ‌on many popular routes booked out for days.

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has issued an urgent order requiring hotels across the emirate not to evict guests stranded by widespread flight cancellations linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Security screening at Singapore’s border checkpoints has been intensified in response to rising global security concerns following U.S.-Israel airstrikes and Iran’s retaliation, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said.

Vietnamese travelers have described scenes of confusion and anxiety after escalating tensions in the Middle East triggered widespread airspace restrictions, forcing flight diversions, cancellations and prolonged delays across major transit hubs.

Garuda Indonesia has temporarily suspended flights to and from Doha “until further notice”, the company said in a statement, following U.S.-Israel airstrikes and Iran’s retaliation.

Explosions rocked Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah man-made island and drone debris caused a fire at the Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel as waves of Iranian missiles targeted the UAE on Saturday, authorities said.

Stung by Japan’s record 42.7 million visitors last year, South Korea is overhauling its entire tourism playbook, from visa-free entry for Indonesians and faster immigration for Europeans to a zero-tolerance crackdown on rip-off pricing.