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Kyoto has issued several tourist alerts this year, including its famous Arashiyama bamboo groves damaged by graffiti.

Tourists, line up this way pleaseNew bus rules as Kyoto stacks more overtourism measures.

Busan welcomed 3 million foreign arrivals, and 238 cruise calls to date in 2025.

Busan’s bigger play, and her neighbours are joining tooCruise growth, regional alliances and a sharper tourism playbook.

From countdowns at integrated resorts to fireworks, Macao rolls out a phenomenal line-up of year-end events for travellers to finish 2025 in style.

Lights, music, fireworks: Your Macao guide to closing 2025 in styleFrom live action to Christmas markets, here’s where Macao shines brightest this festive season.

Frasers Hospitality properties are designed to provide plenty of room for all aspects of life: work, leisure, family, and wellness.

Stay a little longer: The rise of the blended tripFrom luxury business suites to creative hubs, Frasers Hospitality invites travellers to stay longer, live better and work...

Nearly three million have been affected after devastating floods hit southern Thailand, including Hat Yai, a popular tourist town near the Malaysian border.

Southeast Asia’s year of relentless storms - is it safe to travel?Unusually intense monsoon rains trigger travel warnings and humanitarian support.

Where does Superman go in his free time?Singapore brings in next famous face, as part of 'We don’t wait for fun' travel campaign.

There’s no shortage of thrilling water slides and splashing fun at Galaxy Macau’s Grand Resort Deck.

Top tips for planning an amazing family holidayMacao brings generations together with its mix of culture, comfort, and fun for every age.

Lake Chiemsee, the largest lake in Bavaria, is located halfway between Munich and Salzburg.

Beyond Oktoberfest and Mozart: A fresh look at Munich and SalzburgTwo neighbouring cities and countless ways to explore Europe differently. European heritage, Alpine beauty, and...

The half-finished glass elevator project at Kelingking Beach, one of Bali’s most photographed icons.

Bali’s great glass elevator hits a stopAuthorities pull the plug on the towering cliffside lift amid outcry.

The Pamukkale pool is an insta-favourite and is one of four themed pool experiences at the Village Hotel Sentosa.

Sentosa’s most Insta-worthy hotels – and they won’t break the bankFrom chic wellness hideaways to family favourites, Sentosa’s most photogenic stays make every moment worth sharing.

Tokyo mulls revising its hotel tax from a fixed nightly fee to a flat 3% levy on accommodation rates.

Hai or high? Tokyo eyes 3% hotel taxNew levy system could hit luxury hotel stays hardest.

Early snowfalls and seasonal festivals are sparking a wave of winter travel across Asia.

Brrr! Asia catches the early winter chillTourists shiver with delight as plunging temperatures bring cheer and festivals to winter playgrounds.

Travellers invited to embrace the slow life and rich cuisines in the ‘Organic Capital of the Philippines’.

Philippines wants to take it slow on Negros IslandThe ‘Organic Capital’ becomes the first slow food destination in the Philippines.

The 251-key Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort is set to open in March 2026.

Langkawi’s having a hotel glow-upFresh stays, revamped classics – the island’s hospitality scene just got a whole lot hotter.

1.7 million Chinese travellers visited Japan in January through February, double the same period in 2024.

Chinese boycott of Japan shows no sign of slowingDiplomatic spat is hitting hard for Japan’s tourism and economy.

MGM Cotai joins forces with singer-chef Nicholas Tse to present MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest, which will take place in Macao for the fourth edition from 29-30 November 2025.

What happens when celebrity chefs take over a city?Famous chefs and culinary festivals turn up the heat in Macao this season.

Hospitality groups in Las Vegas are concerned by falling visitor numbers.

Las Vegas wants its petty crime court backDisbanded court had power to ban those causing trouble on the Strip.

Indonesia’s rupiah is being downsized.

Indonesia’s billionaires face being cut down to sizeThe rupiah’s digits are facing the chop.

The Singapore F1 Grand Prix boosted hotel performance to an all-time high.

Singapore Grand Prix drives record hotel bonanzaThe city’s monthly occupancy reached its highest level for an October since 2019.

Tokyo locals are curious to know what goes on at normally off-limits areas.

Industrial tourism is finding fans in TokyoLocal tourist association finds there’s a market for incinerator and off-limit area tours.