Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: Seoul Named Best Big City as Japan Keeps Its Crown
Condé Nast Traveler readers named Seoul the best big city and Japan the top country for a fourth year; the UK edition put Bangkok first.
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Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027: Quebec, Oman, Okinawa and the Places to Go Next Year
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 picks range from Quebec and Maryland to Oman, Okinawa and Fulidhoo. The places on the list and why.
Global Tourism Stalls: UN Cuts Its 2026 Forecast as Middle East Conflict Hits Travel
International arrivals grew just 0.4% in the first half of 2026 and UN Tourism cut its full-year forecast to 1–2%. Which regions grew, which fell, and why.
Thailand Plans a 450-Baht Fee for Foreign Visitors: What Travellers Need to Know
Thailand plans a flat 450-baht (about $14) fee for foreign visitors from 2027. Who pays, who is exempt, what it funds and when it could start.