Asian travelers seek respite in other options as Middle East travel plans stay grounded
Passenger planes sit on the tarmac at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 11, 2026. Drones fell near Dubai...
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Budget airlines built on cheap fares now face a painful reality: Fuel is getting expensive
Budget airlines in Asia risk losing their price advantage as fuel prices rise and Middle East tensions disrupt key routes,...
A Netflix cooking show is changing how people travel — and restaurants are seeing bookings jump 303%
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – DECEMBER 17, 2025: Participants Jung Ho-young, Hudukjuk, Monk Sunjae, Son Jong-won, producers Kim Eun-ji and Kim...
'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan
Visitors (L) dressed in kimonos look at photos they took during a visit to Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district...
Travelers are turning to AI to plan trips — but hallucinations and trust gaps remain
For many travelers, the process of planning their trips is a grueling slog through endless price comparisons and messy browser...
BTS comeback tour turbocharges concert tourism, with hotel searches jumping as much as 6,700%
Concert tourism is expected be one of the travel industry's more lucrative drivers this year, according to Trip.com, and the...
Cambodia’s tourism sector takes a hit from geopolitical tensions and scam hub stigma
Cambodia is struggling to recover its tourism sector, as geopolitical tensions and its growing reputation as a cybercrime hub keep...
Vacations can be stressful—here are 3 ways to fully unwind, according to a psychologist
Monica Virga, a 38-year-old entrepreneur based in Norway, found it unsettling to go from a period of working 20 hours...
5 major trends set to shape travel in 2026
Traveling is no longer just about the destination – or even the journey. It's about the experience you walk away...
Asia’s middle class fuels regional travel growth: Marriott International President
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailRajeev Menon, Marriott International’s President for Asia Pacific...
Millennials are driving a sports tourism boom — and spending big to do it. Here's why
Vince Nguyen, a 39-year-old entrepreneur based in Vietnam, spends a few hundred dollars almost every month traveling to other countries...
U.S. moves to tame the skies as disruptive passenger incidents reach new highs
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday launched a nationwide campaign urging travelers to improve their behavior at airports and...
'Hassle' and 'humiliation': What it's like traveling with a weak passport
Alex from South Africa lives in Singapore and frequently travels overseas for business and pleasure. But her passport is a...
Population 1,400: I stayed on a tiny Greek island where EVs take charge
Astypalea's Chora, or capital.Ed Moskalenko | Getty ImagesThe tiny, butterfly-shaped Greek island of Astypalea has all the ingredients for a...
Sonder announces bankruptcy plans; tells guests to vacate hotel rooms: 'People were scrambling'
Short-term rentals company Sonder on Monday said it plans to file for bankruptcy, a day after Marriott International said a...
Travelers' demand for more unique experiences fuels lifestyle hotel boom in Asia
A growing number of travelers want more from their hotels than a soft bed and clean place to sleep.They want...
Singapore's F1 race boosts tourism to the island — and other parts of Asia-Pacific
From $62,000 hotel suites to race packages with six-figure price tags, the Singapore Grand Prix is a windfall for businesses...
She's traveled to Bali, India and the U.S. alone. Here are her tips for solo female travelers
From mountain trekking in India to a silent retreat in Bali, I've been fortunate to travel solo multiple times in...
Where Asians want to travel in Asia in 2025
Bali. Bangkok. The Maldives.These destinations often top "bucket lists" for global travelers, but not for Asian travelers, search data from...
The U.S. is losing travelers. Here are the countries that stand to benefit
The United States stands to lose about $30 billion in international tourism this year, as the country's political environment and...
