Asia

Tourism to Japan has fallen on difficult times because of the recent lopsided currency exchange rate, which puts even economy-business and tourist-class accommodations out of the reach of many...

Historically, Nepal's tourism sector has been a success story. However, from 2007 to 2008, the country experienced a sharp decline due to the onset of a global recession and regional instability.

Nepal is an adventure tourist's heaven for cultural and environmental enrichment. The development of tourism in this remote mountain country has not always been a success; however, today it is...

The 1960s saw the beginnings of mass tourism around the world. Vietnam, because of the political situation at the time, did not benefit from this new industry. The United States' embargo on trade...

Tourism Malaysia, also known as the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, is a governmental agency headed by Ng Yen Yen, the nation's minister of tourism. Since the country's economic crisis in the...

The Great Wall of China is a World Heritage Site and was selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a 2007 international poll. The Great Wall is a must-see for visitors to China; its...

Vietnam has more than its share of tourism potential. Its stunning beaches and accessible cuisine have been drawing visitors since it opened its doors to the world in 1994. Investment has come in...

Home to a culture that is one of the most vibrant in the world, an emerging economy and one of the largest populations on earth, India makes for an incredible destination. Tourism has become the...

As its hugely successful promotional drive boasts, Malaysia is indeed "truly Asia." A rich blend of exotic peoples, historical sites, modern skylines, wild terrains and postcard-perfect beaches,...

During the 1980s, India began to be viewed as a tourist destination. The country's diversity and rich culture, as well as its landscape, architecture and history continue to draw in tourists from...

In 2002, the Indian Ministry of Tourism launched a global marketing campaign based on the slogan "Incredible India." The ad campaign was combined with an effort to improve domestic conditions that...

In the past decade, tourism has become one of India's fastest growing markets, contributing to millions of service industry jobs. The Ministry of Tourism launched the Incredible India campaign in...

Since long before India's Ministry of Tourism and Culture launched the "Incredible India" publicity campaign a decade ago, this exotic destination has held a distinctive place in travelers'...

North of India and south of China sits Nepal. Landlocked and home to some of the most diverse geography in the world, Nepal relies on tourism dollars. People from the all the world come here to...

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and one of the most populous and advanced major cities in the world. It is even referred to as one of the worlds "mega-cities." Tourism, technology, economy and...

The rules for Tibet travel are established by the Chinese government. Travel to Tibet is restricted and travelers must obtain special permission from the government. Here's how to clear the way...

The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu is home to The King's Palace as well as to most of the region's embassies and businesses. This region is a sacred pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and Hindus,...

Kuala Lumpur is the only city in the world to have a million-year-old primary forest within the heart of the city. The capital and the largest city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur enjoys a warm...

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, presides over an incredibly diverse and beautiful island nation. Jakarta is in many ways typical of the style of South Asian progress: a seeming contradiction...

North Korea is arguably the most difficult country in the world to visit. No foreigner is allowed within its borders if they're not part of a sanctioned tour group, and visas are a tremendous...

Russia is the largest country in the world and offers visitors a host of travel experiences unmatched anywhere else. Tourism has increased since the fall of communism and the dissolution of the...

Lhasa is the capital of Tibet and the seat of the Dalai Lama. The region is surrounded by mountains and is one of the world's highest altitude cities. In addition to beautiful scenery and...

Maldives is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, or more accurately, a grouping of 1,190 coral islands strung together. The small chain is big on beauty and excitement as one of the top beach...