VOV.VN - From May 12, 2026, Explora by Grand Pioneers Cruises officially launches luxury day journeys in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, expanding the brand’s green cruise ecosystem in one of the world’s most iconic natural heritage sites.

As modern life grows increasingly fast-paced, travellers are seeking journeys that offer deeper meaning and more authentic experiences.

Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh held talks with Lao Minister of Culture and Tourism Suonsavan Vignaket in Vientiane, Laos on May 12 to review their 2021–2025 partnership and set the agenda for 2026-2030.

VOV.VN - Hanoi has welcomed two international famtrip delegations from Australia and Japan in May to survey and explore the capital’s tourism market.

VOV.VN - El Al Airlines is planning to launch direct flights between Tel Aviv and Hanoi, marking a significant step forward in aviation connectivity and economic cooperation between Vietnam and Israel.

The central coastal city of Da Nang is accelerating efforts to become a leading tourism centre in Asia, capitalising on strong recovery momentum and newly expanded development space.

VOV.VN - Organizers of the Miss & Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026 pageant have announced the Top 50 contestants and introduced the crown and sash collection for this year’s competition.

The People’s Committee of Dien Bien, in coordination with Sun Group, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Dien Bien Phu cultural-historical tourism and cable car complex project in Muong Phang commune on May 10.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector generated an estimated VND172 trillion (US$6.6 billion) in revenue , equivalent to 52.1% of the city’s yearly target during the past four months of 2026, as it continued its strong recovery.

The Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2026 will run at Bien Dong Park, Tam Thanh beach square, and other local venues from May 20-24, packing in culinary, cultural and tourism experiences, the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on May 7.