VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is set to launch additional luxury cruise tours on the Saigon River this November, blending cuisine and entertainment to attract more international visitors by year-end.

Increasing domestic demand for goods, services, and tourism, especially during major national holidays, and a surge in international tourist arrivals in Vietnam have substantially contributed to the trade and service sector's growth in September and the first nine months of this year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

The strong recovery of the international tourist market is providing significant momentum for the revival of Vietnam’s hospitality industry.

These days in Hanoi, not only locals but also many international tourists and foreigners living and working here are experiencing the special atmosphere as the capital is adorned with flags and flowers to celebrate the 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - International tourists will have the opportunity to admire the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam’s former imperial capital as Hue city launches a global tourism promotion campaign on CNN, one of the world’s leading news networks.

VOV.VN - While Vietnam’s tourism industry is witnessing a strong recovery with growing numbers of international arrivals, the share of luxury travelers with high spending capacity and sophisticated expectations remains modest.

VOV.VN - Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc remained the most popular destinations for international visitors to Vietnam during the first half of this year, particularly among travelers from China and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Vietnam recorded the highest growth in international tourist arrivals in the Asia–Pacific region during the first quarter of 2025, according to the May edition of the World Tourism Barometer released by the United Nations Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism).

VOV.VN - Phu Quoc island city received over 775,000 foreign visitors in the first five months of 2025, a 78.3% increase year-on-year, according to the Kien Giang Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - The Ha Long Carnival 2025 took place at Sun Carnival Square in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, on May 1 evening, attracting more than 20,000 local residents and domestic and international tourists.