On May 3, Cambodia banned motor vehicles from the road that runs directly in front of the 12th-century Angkor Wat complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Siem Reap. There were concerns that vibrations from buses, trucks, etc., might cause damage to the Hindu and Buddhist temples and other structures.

The main road, which is only 985 feet long, is now open only to foot and bicycle traffic. As of press time, all other roads in the 160-square-mile site still allowed motorized vehicles...

Thailand will indefinitely close the island of Koh Tachai, in Similian Islands National Park, to the public starting on Oct. 15, 2016, so that its ecology can recover from damage done by the many tourists it attracts. Thai officials have stated that tourism has eroded the island’s beaches and damaged its coral reefs. 

The entire park regularly closes May 16-Oct. 15 due to the monsoon season. All of the other islands in the park will reopen as usual on Oct. 15.

The city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, imposed new fees on hotel stays as of June 1. Hotel guests now will be charged a fee of AED15 (near $4) per night as well as a 4% “municipality fee” on their room bill. These fees are in addition to the 6% city tax and 10% service fee already charged.