The central city of Hue is targeting up to 7.5 million tourist arrivals in 2026, with total tourism revenue estimated at around VND15 trillion (US$570 million), higher than the 6.3 million visitors and over VND13 trillion recorded in 2025, according to local authorities.

VOV.VN - “Highland Market Fair – Welcoming the New Year 2026” was held on the first day of 2026 at Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong Commune, Hanoi, featuring cultural activities of northwestern highland ethnic communities for residents of the capital and visitors.

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector has set the target of welcoming 61 million visitors in 2026, including 11 million international arrivals, and earning VND330 trillion (US$12.5 billion) in revenue.

VOV.VN - Localities across Vietnam simultaneously organized ceremonies to welcome the first international and domestic visitors of the New Year at airports, seaports and key tourist destinations on the morning of January 1, 2026.

VOV.VN - In 2025, Vietnam’s tourism industry emerged as a bright spot in the national economy, achieving record numbers in international arrivals, revenue, and service quality.

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam hosted an interactive tourism workshop in Hanoi on December 30, bringing together Vietnamese travel businesses to seek ways for strengthening connections, diversifying offerings, and tackling challenges to attract more Vietnamese tourists to India.

The 2025 Can Tho Open Sailing Regatta was held on December 29, offering an engaging sporting event that helps showcase the beauty of the Mekong Delta province’s riverine landscape to domestic and international visitors, while meeting the public’s cultural and spiritual needs.

VOV.VN - The south-central province of Khanh Hoa is scheduled to play host to the International Kitesurfing Festival 2025 at My Hoa beach from January 15–17, 2026, according to a local official.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasised that the culture, sports, and tourism sector must embrace innovative mindset and decisive action to achieve tangible results, creating a vibrant space for development in the new era and positioning culture as both intrinsic strength of the nation.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) has announced a list of 10 outstanding cultural, sports, and tourism events in 2025. This selection was derived from both direct and online voting methods.