TOURISM
Tripadvisor Warning on Hotel Puts Thailand's Defamation Laws In Spotlight
The extraordinary case isn’t actually that extraordinary in a country where defamation cases can lead to jail time.
Homeless Hermit Crabs in Thailand Scramble for Shelter
Large numbers of crustaceans have appeared on a popular beach spot during the pandemic, and there aren't enough shells to go around.
Thai Airways to Fly Over Holy Buddhist Sites to Boost Tourism Amid Pandemic
The Southeast Asian country's national carrier was struggling to make money even before the pandemic.
In Canada's 'Hippie Town,' COVID Has Led to an Influx of Vanlifers and 'CERB Surfers'
Hundreds of surfers and people who live in vans are having a great time in Tofino, one of the most beautiful places in the world. But not all the locals are pleased.
The War Over Mexico's Beaches Is Done, For Now
A new law obliges coastal businesses to stop hogging the beaches.
Who Measures the Height of Mount Everest and How?
Nepal has spent US $1.3 million on the project, working with six global firms since 2017.
Asian Financial Hubs Hong Kong and Singapore Announce 'Travel Bubble'
No controlled itineraries or quarantine on arrival, like it's 2019.
World-Renowned Island in Philippines Reopens to Tourists Despite Case Surge
The Philippines has the highest official infection count in Southeast Asia.
Cambodia’s Beautiful Gibbons Could Be Vulnerable to COVID-19, Study Warns
New research found that gibbons alter their behavior in the presence of tourists, which could lead to weakened immune systems that make them susceptible to infection.
India Is Relaxing Inter-State Travel Restrictions. Locals in Tourism States Are Worried
The emerging virus epicenter is relaxing border restrictions and allowing inter-state travel without COVID-19 negative certificates or mandatory quarantines for some states.
Stealthy Thieves Stole $9,400 From Japan’s Ninja Museum
It took only three minutes for the thieves to carry out their mission.
Nepal Is Reopening Everest for Tourists to Regain Lost Earnings. Will It Work?
As the tourism sector reopens after four months, will a lack of guidelines deter travelers?