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An American tourist was fined S$5,500 (US$4,100) by a court in Singapore for physically attacking and spewing profanities at a manager of a restaurant. Greg Austin Lynn, 54, pleaded guilty to one count of using criminal force and another of using abusive words at the Monday court, Channel News Asia …

Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers’s Tet hamper collection Luu Nien Cat features two luxurious boxes, symbolizing eternal luck and blessings for the new year. Tet is not only the biggest holiday and most important celebration for Vietnamese, it also marks a fortuitous “fresh start,” a new chapter with significant values …

The Maldives is in hot water over calls by Indian celebrities for a boycott of the tropical beach destination, following derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi by government ministers. Tourism makes up nearly one-third of the economy in the archipelago nation, known for its upscale resorts and celebrity visitors, …

A taxi driver in Bali was arrested after video footage showed him threatening two foreign women with a sharp knife. In the three-minute video which circulated on social media in Indonesia, the tourists first asked the driver to take them to the Potato Head Bali hotel. They offered to pay …

Hotels in the Brunei capital of Bandar Seri Begawan have seen a surge in bookings thanks to the royal wedding between Prince Mateen and girlfriend Anisha RosnahIsa-Kalebic. Andy Goh, a general manager at one local hotel in the capital, said the room occupancy for the day of the Royal Procession …

Royal Caribbean’s luxurious vessel Icon of the Seas, dubbed the world’s biggest cruise ship, will begin its maiden voyage from Floria’s Miami on Jan. 27 after finishing final steps of safety inspections. The 365-meter-long vessel was seen arriving in Ponce, Puerto Rico last week for “regulatory inspections” to prepare for …

The Airports of Thailand (AOT) in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand will roll out a range of measures, including tourism promotion campaigns, to attract tourists, especially those from China. The agency anticipated that the number of Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand will hit over 8 million in 2024, …

The world’s largest travel site Tripadvisor has revealed that its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 honors Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City in its “Trending Destinations” category. Hoi An viewed from the above. Photo by VnExpress/Dac Thanh The UNESCO heritage site of Hoi An ancient city is …

World-leading indie travel news source Travel Off Path has listed Vietnam as the safest country to visit in Asia for 2024. According to Travel Off Path, one of North America’s largest travel news websites, safety is a primary concern for Americans traveling abroad, especially amid the current climate where conflicts …

Industry insiders have pointed to skyrocketing airfares and poor nightlife as continuing challenges for Vietnam’s domestic tourism this year as increasing numbers of travelers opt to go abroad instead. Dinh Thi Thu Thao, sales director of Mustgo Travel Company, said Vietnam’s domestic tourism market would also suffer because travelers are …