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Bangkok topped the list after welcoming 30.3 million visitors in 2025, a drop from 32.4 million the year before.

Which are APAC’s most popular cities in 2025?Looks like visa and events play a key role to drive visitor arrivals.

New YouGov data shows Singaporeans becoming more selective in their 2026 travel choices.

Are Singaporeans choosier about travel?You bet – what do you expect with rising costs and changing ideas of what’s worth it?

Riyue Bay Surf Resort offers 132 keys while integrating sports, retail and culture.

Hainan surfs up China’s first coastal lifestyle resortRiyue Bay Surf Resort is part of 60 projects to win 18 million marine tourism visitors by 2027.

Thailand has big ambitions to host the sporting event in 2028.

What we know about the 2028 Bangkok Formula OneSports Authority of Thailand has unveiled the planned circuit layout.

Korean Temple Food is recently designated as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Taste mindfulness with Korean temple foodAs global interest rises, Korea offers immersive ways to taste its most contemplative cuisine.

A new destination management company in South Korea will help Abercrombie & Kent to strengthen access to the country as its tourism booms.

Abercrombie & Kent launches DMC in South KoreaThe DMC will “unlock authentic Korean experiences for guests and trade partners”.

Japan remains Australia’s number one travel destination.

Aussies find new reasons to love AsiaTravellers overcome concerns to ‘travel with intention’.

The rail adventure is dedicated to raising awareness and important funds for the preservation of the Malayan tiger.

The Tiger Express is ready to roll againThe Datai Langkawi, Raffles Singapore and Belmond combine to raise awareness of tiger conservation.

Look, don’t touch, warning for tourists visiting Sangeh Monkey Forest in Bali.

Bali tourists told: Stop monkeying aroundDon’t flout the rules, monkey sanctuary warns.

Indian travellers want meaningful, experience-driven journeys, emotional connection, quality over price, spontaneity, digital convenience, and honest, trustworthy brands.

What the new Indian luxury traveller wantsWith the rising middle class and booming wealth, Indian travellers are rewriting the rules of travel.