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A bicycle taxi decorated with a US flag passes in front of the Havana Capitol. Photo: AFP
US-Cuba relations

Cuba says nearly three-quarters of hotels have shut as travel plunges

Havana details scale of industry collapse for the first time amid severe economic crisis and energy blockade.

Hong Kong economy

Yacht travel scheme makes waves but can Hong Kong cash in on marine economy?

Asia travel

Could we see BTS, Blackpink, Exo and Stray Kids at the same Korean festival?

Hong Kong society

‘I was so touched’: Hongkongers in quake-hit Japanese city help each other

Travel operator also reveals tour group from Hong Kong is safe and departing for next destination.

A shopping centre damaged by the quake. Photo: EPA/Jiji Press
Cambodia

Cambodia’s tourism slump leaves Angkor Wat eerily quiet

Tourist arrivals have collapsed by nearly 50 per cent this year, forcing local operators to rethink Cambodia’s entire pitch.

Extreme weather

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives

Authorities have evacuated about 220,000 people, including tourists, in France, while in Spain around 100,000 have been told to seek shelter.

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Indonesia

Video | Bali run club accused of excluding locals

Club organisers, who have since fled Bali, are blacklisted from entering Indonesia.

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Asia travel

Inside the black-and-white panda-monium in Chengdu, China’s panda capital

Chengdu thrives on panda tourism, with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding at its heart attracting millions of tourists a year.

Star Ferry

Editorial | Hong Kong’s Star Ferry must embrace a sustainable business model

Fare adjustments should be made if necessary, but more must be done to diversify revenue to preserve the city’s historic transport link.

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Thailand

Thailand monastery added to Unesco heritage list, boosting tourism hopes

The Phra Mahathat monastery, the site has served as a regional Buddhist centre since its founding in the 8th century, according to Unesco.

Visitors walks inside Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, a 13th-century Buddhist temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat city, Thailand, on July 3. Photo: AP
Japan

Unesco adds ancient Japanese capitals Asuka, Fujiwara to World Heritage list

With the addition, Japan now has 22 cultural and five natural World Heritage sites.

The Asuka Palace ruins in Asuka village, Nara prefecture, are seen on April 20. Photo: Kyodo/AP
Nordic nations

European heatwaves drive summer tourists to cooler north

The concept of ‘coolcations’ – holidays in a cooler clime – has been gathering pace in recent years and appears to have exploded in 2026.

Travel Safety

Editorial | Unfamiliar roads demand caution from Hong Kong travellers

Hongkongers who do not drive often should think twice and prepare carefully if they plan to drive on foreign roads.

China’s private sector

China hits Trip.com with US$765 million antitrust penalty

The country’s biggest online travel services provider is accused of abusing its ‘dominant market position’.

Trip.com reported revenue of 62.4 billion yuan in 2025, up 17 per cent year on year. Photo: Shutterstock
Japan

Millions visit Japan, yet few venture north of Tokyo. Here’s why

Tohoku is just a couple of hours north of Tokyo by bullet train, yet only 6 per cent of overseas visitors visited last year.

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Iwate Park in Morioka, Japan, in autumn. Photo: Shutterstock
Laos

As Laos’ methanol poisoning case begins, friend of victim slams ‘cover-up’

A British man who was blinded in the incident says he feels sorry for the families of the six victims who died, but is ‘not angry’ any more.

Banking & finance

Hongkongers increase cross-border shopping splurges, spending data shows

Price differentials, changing consumer habits make mainland China a ‘major hotspot’ for Hongkongers’ spending, UnionPay International says.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Disneyland rolls out afternoon tickets, extra cooling to beat the heat

Park offers discounted 4pm entry ticket, installs about 860 fans, portable air conditioners, mist cooling systems and additional shading blinds.

The Pixar Summer Fest features a water-themed parade and a range of themed frozen treats designed for the season. Photo: Elson Li
Crime

Man stabs tourists near Greece’s Acropolis

The assailant attacked two people, was detained at the scene and appeared to have been suffering from psychological problems.

Japan

Are Chinese tourists really to blame for overcrowding Japan’s Kyoto?

Data from the Kyoto City Tourism Association shows a sharp decline in Chinese overnight stays as a result of growing bilateral tensions.

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Asia travel

Why are tourists flocking to South Korea’s pharmacies and wellness services?

Beauty and wellness tourism is booming in South Korea, with packages mixing medical technology, beauty services and lifestyle experiences.

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Customers browse health supplements and skin care products at Ready Young Pharmacy in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. Beauty and wellness tourism is currently one of South Korea’s fastest-growing tourism trends. Photo: The Korea Times
US travel

A byte to eat: immersive dining goes hi-tech from Los Angeles to Hong Kong

From animated artworks to ‘floating chairs’, immersive dinners are turning to multimedia tech like never before. Are guests eating it up?

Projections fill up the dining table during meals. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Hollywood

Why San Diego Comic-Con 2026 will see Marvel, HBO, Apple TV and more return

Hollywood’s largest studios are back at San Diego Comic-Con after deliberately missing out on the convention in 2025.

China’s private sector

China to conclude Trip.com antitrust probes as soon as this week, sources say

Market regulator expected to close investigation into top online travel service provider, with potential fines running into billions of yuan.

Malaysia

Durians, hidden gems form Malaysia’s new pitch to South Koreans

Last year, about 558,000 South Koreans visited Malaysia, making it the country’s eighth-largest source market for international visitors.

Customers eat Musang King durian desserts in Karak, Pahang, on June 27. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong tourist left in coma after quad bike accident in Japan

Woman, 69, was reportedly in a group taking a class on operating an all-terrain vehicle at a racetrack in northern Okinawa.

The Hong Kong tourist was visiting Nago City in northern Okinawa. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong tourism

Global tourism push promotes Hong Kong as city to be ‘felt’ not just seen

‘Only in Hong Kong’ campaign aims to redefine how travellers experience city and distinguish it from other destinations, Tourism Board says.

Japan

Helicopters and hashtags: Japan’s mounting problem with unprepared hikers

Locals make up the vast majority of Japan’s mountain rescues, yet internet anger is largely reserved for ill-equipped tourists.

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