Vietnam’s tourism sector continues to face a significant shortage of skilled labour, both in terms of quantity and quality, posing a serious challenge to its sustainable development, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - The northern border province of Cao Bang held a ceremony on May 16 evening to announce the opening of a new cross-border tourism route connecting Cao Bang city and Baise city of China’s Guangxi province.

VOV.VN - China led the way for international source markets of Vietnam with 1.95 million arrivals in the first four months of this year, followed closely by the Republic of Korea (RoK) with 1.5 million, according to Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

VOV.VN - Quang Binh Tourism Week 2025, set to run from May 22 to 23, promises a rich experience with a variety of activities, from in-depth tourism surveys to a lively beachside music festival and fireworks show.

VOV.VN - The Danang People’s Committee has announced plans to host Enjoy Danang Festival 2025 from June 19 to 23 at East Sea Park and other popular venues across the city, featuring cultural, artistic, and sporting events that will further reinforce the city’s reputation as one of Asia’s premier destinations for festivals and events.

VOV.VN - Many tourism and travel businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have begun applying AI and social media to promote products, analyze data, provide consultation services, and reach target customers.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese tourism promotion program was held on May 12 at the Vietnam Cultural Centre in Paris, France, featuring products focused on eco-sustainable tourism, historical and cultural experiences, coastal tourism, and innovative high-end offerings customized for the European market.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh and Ambassador Jaya Ratnam discussed measures to enhance Vietnam – Singapore cooperation in the fields of culture, sports, and tourism, during their meeting in Hanoi on May 12.

Vietnam Railways (VNR), in coordination with the Hai Phong municipal authority, held a ceremony on May 10 to announce the recognition of Hai Phong station as a "tourist destination" and launch a high-quality train named "Hoa Phuong Do" (Red Flamboyant).

VOV.VN - On May 10, the Hue City Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the “Hue – Plastic Smart City in Central Vietnam” project and the People's Committee of Thuy Thanh commune, officially launched a plastic-reducing tourist destination at the Thanh Toan Tile-Roofed Bridge.