Vietnam has been named one of the 52 destinations for 2026 by The New York Times – one of the world’s most widely read newspapers. Notably, to illustrate Vietnam’s tourism, the New York Times editorial team chose the Hon Thom Cable Car in Phu Quoc instead of more traditional imagery.

VOV.VN - Many experts and industry leaders gathered at the Insiders Forum held in Hanoi on January 7 to explore the emerging growth drivers shaping Vietnam’s tourism industry during its post-pandemic restructuring.

Building a comprehensive and consistent tourism data system is emerging as a crucial condition for Vietnam’s tourism sector to strengthen governance capacity, improve competitiveness and enhance visitor experiences.

Vietnam’s domestic tourism market is recording encouraging signs ahead of the 2026 New Year holiday, following the announcement that the public break will last four consecutive days from January 1 to 4.

The national tourism data platform Visit Vietnam has been introduced and is scheduled for full operation in the second quarter of 2026, marking a pivotal step into the digital era of Vietnam’s tourism.

VOV.VN - As many as 24 prizes valued at more than VND600 million were given to winners of the 2025 ‘Impressive Vietnam Tourism’ video/clip creation contest at an awards ceremony held in Hanoi on December 17.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Tourism Roadshow 2025, themed “Vietnam Timeless Charm – Authentic Experiences, Embracing Green Heritage,” concluded with strong results in Melbourne and Sydney, reinforcing Vietnam’s appeal as a vibrant and fast-rising destination for Australian travellers.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) in collaboration with the Vietnam Tourism Development Fund (VTDF), on November 27 organised a tourism promotion and business networking programme in Sydney on November 27, aiming to strengthen ties with the Australian tourism market.

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) organised the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Washington D.C. on November 4.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is hosting “Meet HCM City tourism” programme from October 4 to 12 in Las Vegas and Los Angeles as part of IMEX America 2025.