A 17-year-old Indonesian student, Elmi Febrianti, fell into the sea at a tourist spot in South Sulawesi while taking a selfie. Despite efforts to rescue her, she vanished amidst giant waves.
Hong Kong's local brands are crucial for its creative future, but face challenges like high rents and a shrinking middle class, hindering their growth compared to Seoul's thriving local scene. The author suggests investing in these brands to differentiate Hong Kong as a shopping destination.
A Canadian company, K2 Gold, has received approval for gold exploration at Conglomerate Mesa in California, sparking a conflict with Indigenous tribes and environmentalists who view the area as sacred and ecologically vital. The project, approved by the Bureau of Land Management, is seen by some as a new gold rush facilitated by relaxed regulations, while others highlight potential economic benefits for the small town of Lone Pine.
Malaysia plans to increase the number of Russian tourists visiting the country, according to Dato' Charon Wardini Mokhzani, co-chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council. He also highlighted potential for expanded cooperation in food, energy, logistics, and technology sectors.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that nearly two million Russians visited Thailand in 2025, with approximately 850,000 visiting from the start of the current year. The figures were shared during a meeting with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN summit.
Le dessinateur Philippe Geluck renonce à ouvrir un musée dédié à son personnage Le Chat à Bruxelles. L'explosion des coûts du chantier, passés de 4,5 à 7 millions d'euros pour les aménagements, a rendu le projet "injouable".
Flight cancellations at Moscow airports have preliminarily affected approximately 8,000 tourists. Tour operators are reissuing tickets and monitoring cases of tourists stranded abroad, while efforts are underway to extend hotel stays for those not yet departed.
Young Chinese tourists are increasingly visiting South Korea for short-term, affordable beauty services like color analysis, makeup, and hairstyling, shifting away from traditional cosmetic surgery. These one-day services offer immediate results and a personalized aesthetic update.
An 18-year-old tourist from India has died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in New York City's Central Park. The driver reportedly stepped away to take a photo, leading to the accident. This incident renews calls to end the horse-drawn carriage industry.
Egypt is leveraging its diverse tourism offerings, including cultural and medical tourism, to attract Serbian visitors. Discussions are underway for a direct flight route between Cairo and Belgrade, and Egypt plans to showcase its attractions at Expo 2027 in Belgrade, potentially featuring a mini-museum of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Malaysian tourists are facing backlash in China for filming strangers and calling locals "smelly" and disrespectful. Videos posted on TikTok, though later deleted, went viral on Malaysian social media, sparking debate on travel etiquette and national image.
Foreign tourist spending in South Korea hit a record 2.12 trillion won in May, a 67.1% yearly increase. Spending by Chinese tourists more than tripled, with significant growth in shopping, transportation, and wellness services.
Foreign tourist spending in Korea exceeded 2 trillion won for the first time in May, with Chinese tourists driving a threefold increase in spending. Major commercial districts like Myeongdong and Seongsu-dong saw significant sales growth.
Parisian public transport will gradually accept bank card payments, starting June 30, 2026, with a full rollout by 2030. This new service, primarily aimed at tourists, will be financed by higher fares for visitors to avoid burdening local taxpayers.
Touristen in Paris können ab Sommer Tickets für ausgewählte Metrolinien, die Standseilbahn Montmartre und Busse direkt mit ihrer Bankkarte kaufen. Diese Option ist eine Ergänzung zu App- und Automatenkäufen, jedoch mit einem Aufpreis verbunden.
La région Île-de-France lance la 13e édition de sa campagne "Do you speak touriste?" pour améliorer l'accueil des 50 millions de visiteurs annuels, fournissant aux entreprises des données sur les touristes et abordant les perceptions post-JO 2024.
Foreign tourist arrivals in Cuba have plummeted by 58.4% in the first five months of 2026 due to tightened US sanctions targeting the tourism sector. Airlines and hotel chains have suspended operations, impacting Canada, the largest source of tourists, and Spanish firms Meliá and Iberostar. The sanctions have also exacerbated shortages of fuel, medicine, and food, leading to economic paralysis and rare public protests.
Le sommet du G7 à Evian entraîne un dispositif de sécurité XXL, transformant la ville en "zone bleue" avec contrôles et restrictions. Les habitants et commerçants subissent les conséquences de ce verrouillage, malgré l'espoir de retombées touristiques post-événement.
Tổng cục Du lịch Thái Lan (TAT) đã ký biên bản ghi nhớ hợp tác (MOU) giai đoạn 2026-2029 với Vietjet Air và 4 doanh nghiệp lữ hành Việt Nam nhằm thúc đẩy du lịch song phương.
Sri Lanka is becoming a hub for transnational cybercrime as Chinese-run scam operations relocate from Southeast Asia. Police report an alarming increase, with nearly 700 foreigners arrested this year. Recent raids in Colombo uncovered fake documents and large sums of money.
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died after rope jumping instructors in São Paulo, Brazil, threw her from a bridge without safety equipment. Footage shows the instructors launching her into a 40-meter abyss as onlookers screamed.
A Hong Kong court issued an arrest warrant for Youcef Bennoui, a 35-year-old British tourist, who allegedly jumped bail after being charged with vandalizing airport self-check-in kiosks in February. Bennoui failed to appear in court on Monday, and prosecutors stated he had left the city.
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas died while rope jumping at Ponte do Esqueleto in Limeira, Brazil. She was launched from the bridge without safety equipment, despite onlookers' warnings. Footage shows the incident, and previous jumps by the same company used safety cords.
South Korea's tourism agency is offering a 5,000 won discount on bus fares to 8,000 foreign visitors to encourage travel outside Seoul. The initiative, in partnership with Klook and Go Hanpass, aims to boost regional tourism and ease overcrowding in the capital.
