Tourist attractions

31 sloths acquired by an Orlando animal attraction have died, US officials say

The deaths have drawn intense criticism to the not-yet-open attraction in Orlando, which is called Sloth World.

Dubai’s landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurbishment amid tourism decline

Burj Al Arab will shut at a time when tourism in the region has slowed due to the US-Israeli war with Iran.

HK’s Symphony of Lights will be reborn. Guess where?

mflight - A - The Hong Kong skyline at the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront during the Symphony of Lights display on Dec 22, 2024. The iconic sound and light show, the city's tourist staple since 2004, will soon be scrapped under a bold move by tourism minister Rosanna Law. Credit: Magdalene Fung

Rules tightened for Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop motorbike tours after British teen’s fatal accident

Vietnam's Ha Giang Loop attracts over a million tourists annually, as travellers chase the magic and sense of unbridled freedom in the mountains.

Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions

A German tourist walks into the water as Cuba's top tourist destinations remain deserted amid power and fuel shortages under U.S. sanctions, with international tourist arrivals plunging 56 per cent in February from a year earlier, in Playa Larga, Cienaga de Zapata, Cuba, April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

The blind spot in chasing an adventure on the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam

The Ha Giang Loop attracts over a million tourists annually as travellers chase the magic and sense of unbridled freedom in Vietnam's mountains.

‘Little margin for error’: Singaporean thrill seekers not taking chances on Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam

The 350km to 450km Ha Giang Loop takes about three to five days to complete.

News analysis

Why Thailand is reviving its tourist entry fee plan

The policy goal has been to build a ring-fenced fund to support insurance and assistance for tourists more sustainably.

Rain, wind to shorten South Korea’s peak viewing window for cherry blossoms

People walk between blooming cherry trees around Gyeonghwa Station Park in the south-eastern city of Changwon on April 3.

From luggage-friendly buses to airport links, South Korea smooths travel beyond Seoul

Jeju Island is preparing to resume direct flights from Incheon starting in May after a decade-long suspension.

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