Leben
Exploring Bhutan's hidden valleys and nature trails
Weeklong visit reveals a largely unknown Buddhist kingdom
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan warns against travel to China following execution threat
Warning comes after Beijing targeted 'diehard' independence supporters
Transport
Southeast Asian airlines spend big to cash in on return of travelers
But a pilot shortage threatens resurgence of Thai Airways and others
Travel & Leisure
Hong Kong Disney poised for 1st profit in decade on 'Frozen' bump
Park buoyed by recovery of international visitors, especially from Southeast Asia
Economy
Tourism surges to Japan's No. 2 'export,' behind cars
Annualized spending hits $45bn amid weak yen, outpacing electronic parts and steel
Transport
Japan LCC Zipair to add 2 aircraft and routes every year, CEO says
JAL subsidiary eyes more cities in Southeast Asia, India and North America
Transport
China-North America flights just 20% of pre-pandemic level
Geopolitical tensions slow recovery as travel demand to other regions soars
Food & Beverage
Philippines touts cuisine to take on Southeast Asian rivals
President Marcos looks to put local dishes on map with international visitors
Automobiles
China RV market booms as vacationers embrace the great outdoors
Affluent consumers choose recreational vehicles over luxury cars
Travel & Leisure
Hokkaido eyes lodging tax as Niseko readies its own levy
Japan prefectural government, municipalities aim for spring 2026 launch
Leben
New life flows into Japan's bathhouse culture
Younger generation of owners looks to modernization to reverse decline
Transport
Australia's Qantas drops Sapporo flight idea over labor shortages
Japan faces ground staff shortage as oil refiners struggle to meet surging demand
Economy
Foreign visitors to Japan top 3m for third straight month in May
China holiday, increased travel from Asia behind trend, says tourism body
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Travel & Leisure
Foreign tourists in Japan spending more on experiences: white paper
Per-visitor consumption jumps 30% on higher entertainment ticket sales
Travel & Leisure
HondaJet launches service to fly tourists to regional Japan
Agencies tap business plane to meet demand for tours to lesser-known destinations
Food & Beverage
Thai developer AWC to open Bangkok retail center with 265 restaurants
$272m food-themed facility targets demand from foreign tourists
Finanzbranche
U.K. fund to keep Keisei stake even if Tokyo Disney sale rejected
Palliser seeks investor backing for cut to Japanese railway's Oriental Land holdings
Travel & Leisure
Japan restaurants explore charging foreign tourists more
Higher prices could help businesses take advantage of weak yen
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Travel & Leisure
Philippine hotel chain goes global with Japan ski resort development
Hotel101 CEO aims to apply fast-food-inspired standardization for efficiency
Einzelhandel
Mall Group touts Bangkok shopping center as entertainment hub
Thai company hopes to attract tourists from abroad with concert halls and hotels
Leben
South Pacific island visit highlights commercial vs. environmental dilemmas
World's most vulnerable region seeks to lure more climate-conscious visitors
International relations
Maldives weighs ban of Israeli passports but fears for tourism sector
Public anger in the Muslim-majority nation pressures government to act
Travel & Leisure
Australian zoos target roaring trade through luxury lodges and glamping
Guests can get up close to animals such as lions, bears and tigers
Arts
Exploring Thailand's edgy, artistic northern borderland
Art festival draws millions to Chiang Rai, but hidden gems remain to be found
Transport
Malaysia's AirAsia eyes 'next level' of growth in major restructuring
Budget carrier plans to consolidate short- and long-haul units for better efficiency