Food drives travel decisions for Vietnamese travelers, says Booking.com

Food drives travel decisions for Vietnamese travelers, says Booking.com

VOV.VN - Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has released its latest “Taste of Home” research, highlighting the growing influence of food on holiday home experiences for Vietnamese travellers in 2025.

Flights from RoK make up 35% of international traffic to Da Nang
Vietnamese Bánh mì selected among world’s top 25 best sandwiches
Quang Ninh province hosts first-ever Vietnam Travel Day
Politburo directs coordinated flood relief and recovery efforts in central Vietnam
Politburo directs coordinated flood relief and recovery efforts in central Vietnam

VOV.VN - The Politburo and Secretariat have decided to set up five working groups, led by senior Party and State leaders, to continue inspecting, directing, and supervising flood recovery efforts in several central provinces.

Politburo directs coordinated flood relief and recovery efforts in central Vietnam
Vinh Khanh among top 31 coolest streets in the world: Time Out
Vinh Khanh among top 31 coolest streets in the world: Time Out

VOV.VN - British magazine Time Out has listed Vinh Khanh Street in Ho Chi Minh City among the top 31 coolest streets in the world.

Vinh Khanh among top 31 coolest streets in the world: Time Out
Vietnam maps out tourism promotion plan to strengthen international reach
Vietnam maps out tourism promotion plan to strengthen international reach

A conference on national tourism promotion for 2026 has been held in the northern province of Ninh Binh, aimed at strengthening Vietnam’s global destination competitiveness and improving coordination among government agencies, localities and businesses.

Vietnam maps out tourism promotion plan to strengthen international reach
Vietnam reaffirms commitment to sustainable tourism cooperation in GMS
Vietnam reaffirms commitment to sustainable tourism cooperation in GMS

Vietnam has reiterated its commitment to deepening cooperation with Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries in data sharing, joint research and coordinated action to achieve shared sustainable development objectives, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) Ha Van Sieu has affirmed.

Vietnam reaffirms commitment to sustainable tourism cooperation in GMS
Floodwaters again submerge Hoi An - the iconic tourist destination
Floodwaters again submerge Hoi An - the iconic tourist destination

VOV.VN - Persistent heavy rainfall forced several hydroelectric reservoirs to discharge water, causing rivers to rise rapidly and triggering renewed flooding across the historic town of Hoi An, a famous tourist destination in Central Vietnam.

Floodwaters again submerge Hoi An - the iconic tourist destination
Lonely Planet suggests 10 best things to do in HCM City
Lonely Planet suggests 10 best things to do in HCM City

VOV.VN - World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has highlighted the top 10 experiences visitors should try to truly enjoy when they visit Ho Chi Minh City, the largest locality and a famous tourist attraction in Vietnam.

Lonely Planet suggests 10 best things to do in HCM City
Russians choose Vietnam as Asia’s top New Year destination
Russians choose Vietnam as Asia’s top New Year destination

VOV.VN - Russian tourists’ demand for New Year 2026 holidays in Asia has surged by more than 70% compared to the same period last year, with Thailand, Vietnam, and China being the top three tour destinations.

Russians choose Vietnam as Asia’s top New Year destination
Aero-K launches direct air service between Cheongju and Khanh Hoa
Aero-K launches direct air service between Cheongju and Khanh Hoa

VOV.VN - Carrier Aero-K of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 16 announced the launching of a new direct air route linking RoK’s Chungbuk province with the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa in an effort to meet growing demand among travelers between the two countries.

Aero-K launches direct air service between Cheongju and Khanh Hoa
Mekong Delta ramps up cultural, tourism events to hit visitor goals
Mekong Delta ramps up cultural, tourism events to hit visitor goals

Localities in the Mekong Delta are striving to improve the quality of cultural and tourism products through standout events, aiming to attract visitors in the remaining months of the year, contributing to Vietnam’s goal of welcoming 25 million international arrivals and 150 million domestic tourists in 2025.

Mekong Delta ramps up cultural, tourism events to hit visitor goals
Week of Italian Cuisine to entertain food lovers in Hanoi
Week of Italian Cuisine to entertain food lovers in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in Vietnam is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from November 17 to 23, offering visitors the opportunity to sample a variety of authentic Italian dishes.

Week of Italian Cuisine to entertain food lovers in Hanoi
Blue Dream Melody brings 1,100 cruise passengers to Ha Long
Blue Dream Melody brings 1,100 cruise passengers to Ha Long

VOV.VN - Ha Long International Cruise Port in Quang Ninh province on November 14 welcomed the China-flagged Blue Dream Melody with over 1,100 passengers on board.

Blue Dream Melody brings 1,100 cruise passengers to Ha Long
Vietnamese demand for travel to RoK, Japan surges this autumn
Vietnamese demand for travel to RoK, Japan surges this autumn

VOV.VN - Digital travel platform Agoda reports a surge in interest from Vietnamese travelers visiting the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Japan during the autumn foliage season.

Vietnamese demand for travel to RoK, Japan surges this autumn
Arkia to launch first Israel-Vietnam direct flight route in 2026
Arkia to launch first Israel-Vietnam direct flight route in 2026

VOV.VN - Arkia, the second largest airline in Israel, has announced plans to open the first-ever direct flight route between Tel Aviv and Hanoi, with the inaugural flight scheduled for January 5, 2026.

Arkia to launch first Israel-Vietnam direct flight route in 2026
Gia Lai chosen to host Vietnam National Tourism Year 2026
Gia Lai chosen to host Vietnam National Tourism Year 2026

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially selected the central province of Gia Lai as the host of the National Tourism Year 2026.

Gia Lai chosen to host Vietnam National Tourism Year 2026
Da Nang to welcome 72,000 tourists from Russia, CIS countries
Da Nang to welcome 72,000 tourists from Russia, CIS countries

VOV.VN - The central coastal city of Da Nang is set to receive around 72,000 tourists from 14 cities across Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) via a series of charter flights, marking a strong recovery in the city’s international tourism market.

Da Nang to welcome 72,000 tourists from Russia, CIS countries
Cruise ship Piano Land brings foreign tourists to Khanh Hoa
Cruise ship Piano Land brings foreign tourists to Khanh Hoa

VOV.VN - The cruise ship Piano Land docked at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa province on November 11, bringing around 1,000 visitors, primarily from China and Hong Kong, to explore local destinations.

Cruise ship Piano Land brings foreign tourists to Khanh Hoa
Vietnam’s tourism website rises 16,000 places to become SEA’s second most visited
Vietnam’s tourism website rises 16,000 places to become SEA’s second most visited

VOV.VN - Vietnam.travel, the official tourism portal, climbed sharply in global rankings, showing strong international appeal and effective digital promotion strategies.

Vietnam’s tourism website rises 16,000 places to become SEA’s second most visited
Two luxury cruise ships bring over 3,100 international visitors to Quang Ninh
Two luxury cruise ships bring over 3,100 international visitors to Quang Ninh

VOV.VN - Ha Long International Cruise Port in northern Quang Ninh province received two luxury cruise ships, Westerdam (Netherlands) and Star Voyager (Bahamas) on November 11, bringing more than 3,100 passengers and crew members to the local heritage sites.

Two luxury cruise ships bring over 3,100 international visitors to Quang Ninh
Direct flights from India to Phu Quoc start December 9
Direct flights from India to Phu Quoc start December 9

VOV.VN - Online travel platform MakeMyTrip will launch package tours from India to Phu Quoc city in An Giang province, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, with charter flights operated by Air India Express beginning December 9.

Direct flights from India to Phu Quoc start December 9
Vietnam remains an attractive destination for Russian tourists
Vietnam remains an attractive destination for Russian tourists

VOV.VN - Vietnam continues to maintain strong appeal as an attractive destination for Russian tourists, according to fresh positive updates from the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RUTI), despite recent severe storms affecting parts of Southeast Asia.

Vietnam remains an attractive destination for Russian tourists
Go World Travel suggests Top 15 things to do in Vietnam
Go World Travel suggests Top 15 things to do in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Go World Travel, an international magazine specializing in the itineraries of travel writers has published a list of Top 15 things to do in Vietnam, from the misty mountains of Sa Pa to the golden beaches of Phu Quoc island, offering a wide variety of travel experiences.

Go World Travel suggests Top 15 things to do in Vietnam
Direct Hanoi-Ulaanbaatar route to begin operating in December 2025
Direct Hanoi-Ulaanbaatar route to begin operating in December 2025

VOV.VN - Aero Mongolia is set to launch direct Ulaanbaatar-Hanoi route in December, a service expected to boost tourism exchanges between Vietnam and Mongolia alongside visa-free travel policies.

Direct Hanoi-Ulaanbaatar route to begin operating in December 2025
HCM City expects to become world-class marine tourism hub
HCM City expects to become world-class marine tourism hub

The mergence of Ho Chi Minh City with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau provinces has formed a unified development zone, paving the way for a breakthrough in marine tourism and a green, smart and truly world-class coastal destination.

HCM City expects to become world-class marine tourism hub
Hanoi photo exhibition Vertical Landscape bridges global perspectives
Hanoi photo exhibition Vertical Landscape bridges global perspectives

VOV.VN - Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi is hosting a special exhibition called “Vertical Landscape”, showcasing works by Vietnamese and international photographers to explore the world through vertical compositions.

Hanoi photo exhibition Vertical Landscape bridges global perspectives
Phu Quoc named one of the world’s top trending destinations 2026 by Skyscanner
Phu Quoc named one of the world’s top trending destinations 2026 by Skyscanner

Skyscanner has officially announced its Trending Destinations 2026 report, with Vietnam’s Phu Quoc ranking second in the global list thanks to an impressive surge in travel searches.

Phu Quoc named one of the world’s top trending destinations 2026 by Skyscanner
Phu Quoc redefines Vietnamese tourism in the eyes of Indian travellers
Phu Quoc redefines Vietnamese tourism in the eyes of Indian travellers

Over the past year, Phu Quoc has become one of the most mentioned Vietnamese destinations in Indian media, appearing across Travel Daily Media, GQ India, and Travel + Leisure India.

Phu Quoc redefines Vietnamese tourism in the eyes of Indian travellers
HCM City welcomes over 6.58 million international visitors in 10 months
HCM City welcomes over 6.58 million international visitors in 10 months

Ho Chi Minh City attracted more than 6.58 million international visitors in the first 10 months of 2025, reaching 65.9% of the year’s target, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

HCM City welcomes over 6.58 million international visitors in 10 months
My Son Sanctuary named among Asia’s most fascinating historical tours
My Son Sanctuary named among Asia’s most fascinating historical tours

VOV.VN - Lola Méndez, an Asia contributor of UK-based travel magazine Time Out, has named a tour to Vietnam’s ancient archeological site of My Son among the most fascinating historical tours in Asia.

My Son Sanctuary named among Asia’s most fascinating historical tours
Taiwanese travel operators visit Da Nang to connect and promote tourism
Taiwanese travel operators visit Da Nang to connect and promote tourism

VOV.VN - The Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has coordinated with Vietjet Air and Sun Group to host a famtrip delegation from Taiwan (China) from November 2 to 7, enabling them to survey and experience tourism products and services in the city.

Taiwanese travel operators visit Da Nang to connect and promote tourism
Vietnam to welcome nine international cruise sailings at year-end
Vietnam to welcome nine international cruise sailings at year-end

VOV.VN - From November 9 to December 31, 2025, a Vietnamese travel company is expected to welcome nine international cruise ships bringing thousands of visitors to Ho Chi Minh City, central and south-central provinces (Hue, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa) and northern destinations (Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hanoi).

Vietnam to welcome nine international cruise sailings at year-end
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