VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to strengthen its position as one of the most popular overseas destinations for Korean travellers in 2026, outperforming regional rival Thailand in both visitor numbers and growth momentum, according to a new outlook by Yanolja Research in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VOV.VN - Two foreign tourists have been rescued after being swept into a rocky crevice by strong waves while swimming at a beach in Dak Lak province, central Vietnam.

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 - An increasing number of international visitors to Da Nang are moving beyond traditional sightseeing, beach resorts and iconic photo spots, opting instead for immersive experiences in rural villages, rice fields and traditional craft communities.

VOV.VN - Da Nang, a famous tourist city in central Vietnam has launched its 2026 MICE tourism programme aiming to welcome nearly 93,000 MICE tourist arrivals, up 12% compared to 2025.

VOV.VN - Chinese tourist arrivals to Vietnam jumped 41% to 5.3 million, surpassing Thailand’s 4.5 million visitors as security concerns weighed on travel demand to the neighboring country.

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.

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 - Vietnamese destinations such as Hanoi, Moc Chau, Da Nang, Hoi An and Phu Quoc receive international media coverage in 2025, reinforcing their presence on the global tourism map.