Offering a fresh and engaging perspective on Kuala Lumpur’s past, present and future, the Kuala Lumpur Gallery in the Sultan Abdul Samad Building has reopened to visitors.

On 1 April 2026, the seaplane connecting Hanoi and Halong Bay will officially cease operations.

On 19 March 2026, Indonesia’s island of Bali will fall silent to mark Nyepi, the Balinese New Year in the Saka calendar.

Vietnam is preparing for the inaugural Vietnam Culture Day on 24 November 2026 with a celebration of the nation’s spirit of innovation.

Lien Khuong International Airport, which serves Da Lat in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, will be temporarily closed from 4 March to 25 August 2026.

Vietnam Airlines will introduce a new direct service between Ho Chi Minh City and Thailand’s southern island of Phuket from 2 April 2026.

Connectivity to Macau has been strengthened with the launch of the MGM Hong Kong International Airport City Terminal in February 2026.

Effective 17 February 2026, ordinary passport holders from the United Kingdom and Canada will be eligible for visa-free entry to China.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced the launch of new long-haul services from Copenhagen to Thailand’s key leisure destinations of Phuket and Krabi from late 2026 into early 2027.

India’s national carrier, Air India, resumed direct flights between Delhi and Shanghai on 1 February 2026.

Cambodian Airways will launch a new air route between Phnom Penh and Vientiane, enhancing regional connectivity and creating new travel opportunities between Cambodia and Laos.

Travellers from Russia can now benefit from visa-free travel to Myanmar under a new bilateral agreement between the two countries.

Asian Trails is raising the profile of Laos, equipping travel agents with the tools they need to promote the country to potential travellers.

Thailand is set to take the spotlight on the global music stage as Tomorrowland announces its first-ever Asian event.

A new urban eco-attraction in Kota Kinabalu is offering visitors a fresh perspective on Sabah’s vibrant capital.

Turkish Airlines has inaugurated a new route linking Istanbul with Phnom Penh.

Asian Trails would like to inform our partners and clients about potential power supply issues that may affect travel on Phu Quoc Island.

From 1 January 2026, all visitors to Malaysia’s marine parks must take their rubbish with them when they leave.

Low-cost carrier Thai Vietjet Air has announced the relaunch of its direct service between the key destinations of Chiang Rai and Phuket.

As Thailand moves into the cooler months, this is the perfect period to reflect on what makes the year-end so rewarding for travellers.

The 2025 edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels highlights several Asian properties for their outstanding contributions to global hospitality.

Finnair has announced the return of its direct service between Helsinki and Krabi, with two weekly flights scheduled to begin on 30 November 2026.

Two new ferry services are improving accessibility to Koh Lanta and other remote destinations in Southern Thailand.

Several Asian cities have recently been added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network – a global initiative that celebrates urban centres placing creativity at the core of their development.

China has prolonged its unilateral 30-day visa-free entry policy for citizens of 45 countries for another year, until 31 December 2026.

In a move to protect the country’s stunning marine biodiversity, Thailand’s government has reinforced a nationwide ban on the use of certain sunscreens in the kingdom’s marine national parks.

The Grand Palace in Bangkok is closed to visitors until 8 November 2025, following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand, on Friday 24 October.

Golden Week offers an opportunity to highlight the country’s most popular destinations and autumn is also one of the best times to explore China.

Thailand’s government has announced the temporary closure of Angthong National Marine Park from 1 November to 15 December 2025 to allow for environmental restoration.

A chance encounter has turned into a heartwarming act of care for an injured Thai elephant at an ethical non-profit, elephant camp in Kanchanaburi province.