VOV.VN - Airfares from Vietnam to Europe have surged dramatically or sold out entirely following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, leaving many travelers and travel companies deeply concerned.

Vietnamese tourism authorities and travel firms have activated emergency response plans to ensure the safety of Vietnamese travellers amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted flights and left many passengers stranded in recent days.

VOV.VN - After several days of disruption caused by escalating military tensions in the Middle East, Emirates Airlines of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has planned to restore some flights connecting Vietnam with Dubai, starting March 6.

The Ho Chi Minh City tourism sector’s robust growth is increasingly intertwined with the expanding role of overseas Vietnamese (OVs), who are helping draw international visitors and promote the image of a dynamic, compassionate metropolis.

Qatar Airways has continued cancelling several passenger and cargo flights from Vietnam to the Middle East amid ongoing security concerns in the region.

VOV.VN - Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced the 10 most welcoming destinations in Vietnam as part of the 14th edition of its Traveller Review Awards.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines will increase flights between Hanoi and Dien Bien province in March to meet rising travel demand during the 2026 Ban Flower Festival and strengthen connectivity with Vietnam’s northwestern region.

Vietnamese airlines have been instructed not to operate flights through areas and airspace deemed to pose potential safety risks in the Middle East, amid ongoing military tensions in the region.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) has instructed travel agencies to suspend tours to conflict-affected areas in Iran, Israel and neighbouring parts of the Middle East, citing safety concerns.

The prestigious magazine Travel + Leisure recently dedicated an article to analyzing the allure of Phu Quoc, aka the "Pearl Island", asserting that it is entering a "golden era" - a moment where all elements converge to transform it from a potential destination into the region’s new resort hub.

VOV.VN - Qatar Airways has canceled 13 flights to and from Vietnam between March 3 and 1:00 pm on March 5 as tensions continue to disrupt airspace across parts of the Middle East, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

VOV.VN - Around 2,800 passengers at Noi Bai International Airport have had to adjust their travel plans after 13 flights operated by Middle Eastern carriers to and from Vietnam were canceled due to the ongoing conflict in the region.

For the first time, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) has coordinated with localities and stakeholders to announce a unified national tourism promotion programme that consolidates domestic and international activities across central agencies, local authorities and businesses.

VOV.VN - Travel enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City have activated emergency response protocols to ensure the safety and rights of Vietnamese travelers amid ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Da Nang city and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Daegu city have launched reciprocal tourism promotion spaces in each city, marking a new step in strengthening destination marketing, expanding international cooperation and advancing sustainable tourism development.

VOV.VN - During the peak period of the Lunar New Year of the Horse (Tet) 2026, Vietnam Airlines operated 16,714 one-way flights and carried 2.6 million passengers, up 10.6% and 13.5% year-on-year, meeting rising travel demand.

VOV.VN - Multiple flights to Vietnam have been canceled or adjusted after several Middle East countries closed or restricted their airspace amid escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

The world's leading travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, has just named Hon Thom cable car (Phu Quoc) and Ba Na cable car (Da Nang) on the list of the 11 most spectacular cable car routes in Asia, calling these "must-try once-in-a-lifetime" experiences.

Tourism in Hanoi posted robust growth in February, welcoming an estimated 3.18 million visitors, up 28.5% year-on-year.

VOV.VN - Mozambique has launched an electronic visa (e-visa) system for citizens of 183 countries and territories, including Vietnam, marking a major step in the country’s tourism drive and broader digital transformation agenda.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has made a notable impression at the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2026 in India, with Vietnam Airlines and more than 30 tourism enterprises showcasing the country’s growing aviation and tourism connectivity with India.

VOV.VN - Hanoi has been named one of the world’s 50 most beautiful cities by US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

VOV.VN - The People’s Committee of the Phu Quoc special zone on February 26 launched a tourism rapid response team, introduced a multilingual QR code system and signed a tourism code of conduct to strengthen market discipline and rebuild trust among domestic and international visitors.

Australian newspaper The Age on February 25 published an article by travel writer Julie Miller highlighting a new and safer way to experience Hanoi’s famed Train Street – aboard the “Hanoi Five City Gates” tourist train.

VOV.VN - 81% of Vietnamese travelers say they are likely to use artificial intelligence (AI) for their next trip, the highest rate in Asia and above the regional average of 63%, according to Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report.

VOV.VN - Online searches for flights from the United Kingdom to Hanoi (Vietnam) have soared by 103% year on year between February and March as British holidaymakers seek warmer destinations and competitive long-haul fares, according to travel data cited by the Daily Mail.

VOV.VN - Vietnam received more than 4.331 million visitors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in 2025, a slight fall from 2024 but still above the 2019 level before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Capella Hanoi has been honored by the prestigious magazine Travel + Leisure in its list of Asia’s most architecturally stunning hotels, becoming the only representative from Vietnam to appear in this ranking.

The Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best by leading global online travel platform Tripadvisor has ranked Quy Nhon in the central province of Gia Lai fourth among the world’s 25 top trending destinations for 2026.

VOV.VN - In the early days of spring 2026, Tinh Khe coconut water forest in Quang Ngai province welcomed hundreds of tourists hundreds of visitors eager to explore its lush waterways, enjoy boat rides, and immerse themselves in the cool, green landscape.