VOV.VN - Vietnam is accelerating the development of a smart tourism ecosystem as the state tourism authority and a major commercial bank move to integrate digital technology and financial solutions across the tourism value chain.

VOV.VN - International cruise tourism to Vietnam’s northern province of Quang Ninh has shown strong momentum at the start of 2026, signaling a promising outlook for the year ahead and reinforcing the province’s standing on the global cruise tourism map.

Preserving the traditional longhouses of the Ede ethnic people helps protect cultural heritage while supporting community-based tourism. This sustainable approach ensures these structures last for generations and provides income for local communities.

Lung Cu commune in Tuyen Quang province has chosen tourism as its leading economic sector, not only capitalising on local strengths but also as a natural path to create jobs, support sustainable poverty reduction, and enhance living standards in Vietnam’s northernmost region.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is increasingly being seen as an attractive destination for Philippine travelers, with expanded direct air links expected to further boost visitor numbers to what qa.philstar.com has described as a rising tourism star in Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang has welcomed a MICE group from QuantumEdge Capital India, marking the city’s first international MICE arrivals of 2026.

VOV.VN - With the advantage of direct air services between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia’s tourism sector regards Vietnam as an outbound market with strong potential for promoting Sabah state as an appealing destination for Vietnamese travellers.

VOV.VN - As the year draws to a close, cherry blossoms are coming into full bloom in Vietnam’s mountainous border areas of Nghe An province, transforming the remote highlands into a landscape awash in soft shades of pink.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Phuong Linh, a 23-year-old contestant from Hanoi, was crowned Miss Vietnam Tourism 2026 at a grand finale held in the northern mountain resort of Sa Pa of January 10.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) is prioritising sustainable and digital tourism development in 2026, focusing on removing regulatory hurdles, promoting international outreach, and enhancing the quality of tourism products and services.