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The Hanoi–HCM City air route ranked among the world’s four busiest domestic routes by passenger traffic in 2025, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on July 16.

VOV.VN - Nearly one in four flights operated by Vietnamese airlines departed behind schedule in June as surging summer travel demand and late-arriving aircraft put increasing pressure on airline operations.

VOV.VN - Tourism on Vietnam's Phu Quoc island has remained stable following the recent marine accident, with travel operators reporting no wave of cancellations by Indian visitors.

VOV.VN - Moscow has introduced a Vietnamese-language version of its official tourism portal, Discover Moscow, providing Vietnamese visitors with easier access to travel information and planning tools through an official source in their native language.

The tourism sector will implement a series of key tasks and solutions in the last six months of 2026 to realise the goal of making tourism a leading economic industry in the new development era.

VOV.VN - Parata Air of the Republic of Korea has launched its first scheduled flights on the Incheon–Hanoi route, providing travelers with additional travel options during Vietnam's peak summer season.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Railways transported nearly 3.9 million passengers in the first half of 2026, up 5.2% year on year, driven by flexible operations, diversified services and the expansion of tourism trains and charter services.

VOV.VN - Fishing boats return to Mui Ne fishing village in Mui Ne Ward, Lam Dong province, southern Vietnam, after a night at sea. From around 4:30 a.m., basket boats ferry fresh catches ashore as traders buy seafood and fishermen sort their catch and prepare for the next fishing trip.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is set to rank among Asia's five most attractive cuisines under a draft 2026-2030 tourism and culinary promotion plan that places cuisine at the core of the country's national tourism brand.

VOV.VN - While several of Southeast Asia’s leading tourism destinations are beginning to feel the impact of global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, Vietnam continues to record steady growth in international arrivals.

Nominated for the first time in the “Asia’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination” category at the 2026 World Travel Awards, Ta Xua in the northern province of Son La has undergone a remarkable transformation from a disadvantaged highland commune into an increasingly attractive destination on the regional tourism map.

VOV.VN - Con Son, the largest island in Vietnam's Con Dao archipelago, has been named among the world's 15 best off-grid destinations for 2026 by travel guide Lonely Planet.

VOV.VN - A tourist train linking Phong Nha and Hue – two of central Vietnam's best-known destinations for natural, cultural and historical heritage – is expected to begin operations on September 1.

The passenger air route linking Kunming, the capital of China’s Yunnan province, with Nha Trang in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa province has resumed operations, helping to enhance travel, tourism and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Travel Day 2026, scheduled to take place in Gia Lai province, is expected to welcome around 550 delegates, including representatives from about 150 international travel companies, as part of efforts to promote destinations, enhance business connections and expand Vietnam's international tourism market.

The success of Bac Bling, I See Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass and Kong: Skull Island shows the power of music and cinema to put Vietnamese destinations on the map, but turning cultural buzz into lasting tourism growth requires strong infrastructure, quality services and compelling local stories.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines has cancelled and rescheduled several flights to Taiwan (China) on July 10-11 as Typhoon Bavi is sweeping across the island, disrupting aviation operations.

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang and Vietnam Airlines have signed a comprehensive cooperation document for 2026-2030, focusing on expanding domestic and international air connectivity, promoting tourism, attracting investment and enhancing the city's global profile.

Vietnam and Bulgaria have agreed to strengthen tourism cooperation through more practical and sustainable initiatives, with a focus on business connectivity, human resources development and the establishment of a new bilateral cooperation framework.

VOV.VN - Travel + Leisure, one of the world's leading travel magazines, on July 9 published an article in which senior editor Susmita Baral shared her memorable travel and culinary experiences in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has proposed a series of initiatives to foster tourism cooperation between ASEAN and India, including stronger regional connectivity, digital transformation, sustainable tourism development and greater resilience against emerging challenges facing the tourism industry.

VOV.VN - Airlines are adding flights during the 2026 summer travel season, giving passengers more choices of departure times and travel dates while enabling travel operators to design more flexible tour packages.

VOV.VN - The southern province of Ca Mau will host its first heritage culture day and hot air balloon festival from August 28 to September 1 to boost tourism and promote its unique identity.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's Culture and Tourism Talent Incubator has received international recognition at the Responsible Tourism Awards in Southeast Asia (RTA-SEA Awards) 2026, demonstrating the country's efforts to develop young professionals for a more sustainable tourism industry.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as the top overseas destination for travellers from Hyderabad, one of southern India's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, surpassing traditional favourites such as Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, the Maldives and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

VOV.VN - These days mountain dracaena flowers are blooming across the rocky islets and along the shores of Ha Long Bay, adding vibrant shades of orange, and green to the rugged cliffs and coastal landscapes.

VOV.VN - Da Nang will spotlight authentic travel experiences at the Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2026, using the annual event to showcase the city’s tourism strategy centred on local culture, nature and community-based experiences.

VOV.VN - Sun PhuQuoc Airways plans to launch daily non-stop flights between Phu Quoc (Vietnam) and Bangkok (Thailand) on August 8, providing an 80-minute direct connection between two of Southeast Asia's leading tourism destinations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has significant potential to attract the rapidly growing global Halal tourism market, but unlocking this opportunity will require a comprehensive ecosystem of Halal-certified services, experts said at a conference in Khanh Hoa province on July 8.

VOV.VN - Hanoi marked the arrival of its five-millionth international visitor of 2026 at a ceremony held at Noi Bai International Airport on July 7.