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Borrowing a mouth to speak: overtourism in China’s imagined Tibet
The article discusses how international destinations are implementing measures against overtourism and ecological degradation. Examples include Japan limiting daily climbers on Mount Fuji, Venice intr...
Hongkongers make 2.73 million outbound trips over Christmas, up 11% from last year
Over the Christmas holiday period (December 23-28), Hong Kong residents made approximately 2.73 million outbound trips, representing a 11% increase from last year's recorded figure of 2.36 million. Th...
China orders travel agencies to slash group tours to Japan as dispute festers
Chinese authorities are instructing travel agencies to significantly decrease the number of group tour trips to Japan, with one agency directed to cut tour frequencies to around 60% of previous levels...
Glass observatory deck along Hong Kong Island promenade draws tens of thousands
A new glass walkway at Eastern district's promenade in Hong Kong has attracted over 16,000 visitors daily since its opening on December 29th. This latest 1.1km section completes a 13km promenade that ...
Hong Kong records 72% jump in mainland Chinese tourists over long New Year break
Over the new year period and subsequent three-day holiday, Hong Kong received approximately 660,000 visitors from mainland China, marking a 72% increase from the same period last year. The surge had s...
Hong Kong remains a top countdown city as 200,000 visit on New Year’s Eve: minister
The Hong Kong tourism minister reported that the territory welcomed nearly 200,000 visitors on New Year’s Eve alone. The number marks a 12% year-on-year increase in tourist numbers between Christmas a...
Hong Kong receives twice as many mainland Chinese visitors on New Year’s Day
On New Year's Day, Hong Kong registered over 215,000 visitors from mainland China, a significant increase from the approximately 106,000 recorded in 2024. The surge is attributed to a concurrent three...
Chinese tourists eye return trips for Visit Malaysia 2026: ‘hot weather, warm hospitality’
Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign has commenced, attracting interest from international tourists including Chinese visitors to Sabah. The campaign promises a series of festivals, concerts, and sporting eve...
Hong Kong records 10% rise in festive period visitors as outbound trips surge 22%
Hong Kong witnessed a 10% increase in visitors during the Christmas period compared to 2024, alongside an almost 22% rise in outbound trips from residents. The retail sector is concerned that the abse...
Hong Kong plans to complete Kowloon waterfront promenade projects by 2028
Hong Kong authorities plan to finish several pedestrian pathway projects along the Kowloon waterfront by the end of 2028, which will extend the total walking paths around Victoria Harbour to a combine...
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists' top choice for travel
In 2025, Vietnam saw an increase in international tourists, predominantly due to a rise in visitors from China and eased visa regulations. The country welcomed approximately 21.2 million foreign touri...
Bars, hotels cash in as Hong Kong welcomes 25% more visitors for New Year’s Eve
Hong Kong experienced a 25 percent increase in visitors on New Year’s Eve compared to the previous year despite skipping its traditional fireworks display due to a fire incident. Bars and hotels benef...
Malaysia’s tourism minister urges warmer welcomes after ‘less than friendly’ complaints
Malaysian Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing has called on locals to improve their behavior and cleanliness standards towards visitors after receiving complaints about rude treatment from tourists seeki...
Indonesian rescuers search for Spanish father, 3 children after tourist boat sinks
Indonesian authorities are searching for four members of a Spanish family whose tour boat sank off Padar Island in Komodo National Park. The vessel, carrying six tourists including the missing family,...
Rome to introduce entry fee for historic Trevi Fountain
The mayor of Rome has announced plans to introduce an entry fee for visitors seeking access to the historic Trevi Fountain starting in February. This move aims to manage tourist traffic and potentiall...
Vietnam’s Tourism Sector Set For Record Year in 2025
Despite significant storm damage late in the year, Vietnam saw an increase of more than twenty percent in foreign tourist arrivals in 2024....
Philippine tourism chief’s magazine cover controversy prompts debate over branding
Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco has faced criticism for appearing on the cover of a lifestyle magazine aimed at promoting tourist destinations in the Philippines. This incident reopens d...
Novel concept: China’s spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers
Despite post-pandemic struggles for physical book sales in China, certain bookstores have transformed into popular tourist attractions primarily due to their visually appealing settings that appeal to...
8 hurt as coach with mainland Chinese tourists hits KMB bus in Hong Kong
A coach carrying mainland Chinese tourists collided with a Hong Kong KMB bus on Lung Cheung Road near Wong Tai Sin Square, injuring eight people. The collision occurred as the bus slowed down and the ...
Japan to work on addressing problematic <i>minpaku</i> lodgings
Rising tourism in Japan has led to increased demand for minpaku services, which involve renting out spare rooms to tourists. The government is working on addressing issues associated with this type of...
Tourist couple leave babies with China guard to explore; locals play with twins, change nappies
A tourist couple from South Asia left their infants with a park guard at Qianling Mountain Park in Guiyang, China, while they explored the area. Locals assisted by calming and caring for the babies in...
Seeing Kyushu slowly aboard the 36+3 tourist train
The '36+3' tourist train in Japan's Kyushu region provides visitors with a leisurely approach to explore its rural areas, reflecting the island’s ranking as the world’s 36th largest....
Groups welcome updated Hong Kong biodiversity plan but call for more details
Environmental groups have expressed approval for an updated biodiversity action plan launched by the Hong Kong government but have also called for clearer details and a more precise timeline. The plan...
China actor rejects US$2,800 fee to be mountain-climbing companion, plans to change jobs
A Chinese actor previously offered hiking companion services on Mount Tai for 799 yuan (US$115), which was later misrepresented as costing 19,999 yuan (US$2,800). The actor, Shi Yuanting, plans to tra...
Amphipod species with panda-like coloring discovered in Wakayama
A new species of amphipod with distinctive panda-like coloring has been discovered in Wakayama prefecture, Japan. Local residents hope this unique find could become a new tourism attraction after the ...
Revellers pack into Hong Kong’s Central for Christmas photos, nightcap
Thousands gathered in Hong Kong’s Central district on Thursday evening to celebrate Christmas, adorned with whimsical outfits and photographing festive installations along Chater Road. The area featur...