Tourist attractions

Fire breaks out at hotel in Thailand’s Pattaya as rescue teams rush to evacuate tourists

The fire broke out at around 9pm (10pm Singpaore time).

Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over $667,000 at auction

A portion of the original staircase of the Eiffel Tower on display during a press preview in Paris on May 13 ahead of its upcoming auction.

Visitors return to Snow City for one last snowfall ahead of its closure on Sept 30

Singapore actors Yang Yan (left) and Dasmond Koh with Mr Koh's grandnephews at Snow City on May 20.

Singaporean tourist rescued by helicopter in S. Korea after allegedly entering restricted area

The 60-year-old Singaporean had allegedly entered the restricted zone of Sanbangsan Mountain on Jeju island.

Snow City to close after 26 years, last day of operations will be Sept 30

Visitors will be able to enjoy limited-time experiences and offers from June to September, including a package for one hour of snow play and a bumper car ride.

Star of Rome’s ‘sexy priest’ calendar admits he was never a man of the cloth

Calendars displaying photos of models dressed as priests on sale in a souvenir shop in Rome on May 18. Mr Giovanni Galizia, who was photographed for the calendar, said he was never a priest.

Famous temple in Japan’s Mount Koya urges summer visitors to avoid revealing attire

Major Japanese tourism spots have been urging people to dress suitably.

Outcry in Italy over plans to expand Rome's famed Borghese Gallery

FILE PHOTO: A visitor looks at a statue inside Galleria Borghese, in Rome, Italy, May 22, 2020. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo

Japan’s Mount Fuji’s ‘phantom waterfalls’ appear earlier than usual, delighting climbers

With snow melting at an earlier rate in 2026, the "phantom waterfalls" began forming as early as in late April.

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays – the Plan B

Tourism and aviation are among the sectors most exposed to the war.

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