Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park shortlisted for World Travel Awards 2026

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park shortlisted for World Travel Awards 2026

VOV.VN - Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri province in central Vietnam has been shortlisted for the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2026 in two categories: Asia’s Leading National Park and Vietnam’s Leading Nature Destination, according to its management board on April 10.

Hue named among world’s best birdwatching places
Hue named among world’s best birdwatching places

VOV.VN - The famous and long-standing travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has named Hue, a central city in Vietnam, among the world’s top 11 birdwatching destinations.

Hue named among world’s best birdwatching places
Con Dao among Asia’s best spring travel destinations for 2026
Con Dao among Asia’s best spring travel destinations for 2026

VOV.VN - Con Dao, an archipelago off southeast Vietnam, has been named among Asia’s best spring travel destinations for 2026, with spring offering cherry blossoms, favourable weather and festivals across the region, according to Time Out.

Con Dao among Asia’s best spring travel destinations for 2026
Vietjet to operate nearly 3,800 flights for April 30-May 1 holiday peak
Vietjet to operate nearly 3,800 flights for April 30-May 1 holiday peak

VOV.VN - Low-cost carrier Vietjet Air will operate nearly 3,800 flights from April 25 to May 5, 2026 to meet higher travel demand during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holiday period.

Vietjet to operate nearly 3,800 flights for April 30-May 1 holiday peak
Malaysia, Vietnam promote tourism growth
Malaysia, Vietnam promote tourism growth

VOV.VN - A “Visit Malaysia 2026” seminar was held in Hanoi on April 8 by the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia), as part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) campaign.

Malaysia, Vietnam promote tourism growth
Vietnam, China promote AI application in cross-border tourism cooperation
Vietnam, China promote AI application in cross-border tourism cooperation

A 14-day exchange and research programme on applying artificial intelligence (AI) to cross-border tourism cooperation between Vietnam and China opened on April 7 in Nanning, drawing nearly 30 officials and tourism business representatives from four Vietnamese provinces.

Vietnam, China promote AI application in cross-border tourism cooperation
Holiday travel costs surge, tourists adjust plans
Holiday travel costs surge, tourists adjust plans

VOV.VN - Rising airfares and rail ticket prices ahead of the April 30–May 1 holiday period are prompting many Vietnamese travelers to rethink their plans, opting for more flexible and cost-conscious alternatives instead of sticking to original itineraries.

Holiday travel costs surge, tourists adjust plans
UK newspaper praises Phu Quoc’s unspoilt charm amid tourism boom
UK newspaper praises Phu Quoc’s unspoilt charm amid tourism boom

Long associated with Phuket and Bali, Southeast Asia’s tropical island getaways are seeing a shift as The Independent highlights Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, as an increasingly appealing alternative for British travellers seeking more authentic and unspoilt experiences.

UK newspaper praises Phu Quoc’s unspoilt charm amid tourism boom
Da Nang to welcome surge of international tourists from key markets
Da Nang to welcome surge of international tourists from key markets

VOV.VN - Starting April 16, direct charter flights connecting Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Belarus are set to bring an increased number of international visitors to Da Nang.

Da Nang to welcome surge of international tourists from key markets
What to know about hot travel trends in Vietnam summer 2026
What to know about hot travel trends in Vietnam summer 2026

VOV.VN - Summer 2026 marks a turning point for Vietnam’s tourism industry, as travelers’ evolving preferences are transforming trips from simple holidays into experiential journeys that reflect personal values and emotional connections.

What to know about hot travel trends in Vietnam summer 2026
Travel and Tour World highlights Khanh Hoa’s green tourism development
Travel and Tour World highlights Khanh Hoa’s green tourism development

VOV.VN - Travel and Tour World on April 5 published an article on green tourism in Khanh Hoa, describing the southcentral province of Vietnam as a pioneer in sustainable tourism development.

Travel and Tour World highlights Khanh Hoa’s green tourism development
Bánh mì heo quay ranks second among Top 100 Southeast Asian dishes
Bánh mì heo quay ranks second among Top 100 Southeast Asian dishes

VOV.VN - Bánh mì heo quay (Vietnamese roasted pork belly sandwich) is placed second among the Top 100 Southeast Asian dishes, according to TasteAtlas.

Bánh mì heo quay ranks second among Top 100 Southeast Asian dishes
Star Voyager cruise ship to call at Nha Trang in summer itinerary
Star Voyager cruise ship to call at Nha Trang in summer itinerary

VOV.VN - The Bahamas-flagged cruise ship Star Voyager is set to dock at Nha Trang port, Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa province as part of its summer 2026 itinerary, according to StarDream Cruises, an international cruise line operating in Asia.

Star Voyager cruise ship to call at Nha Trang in summer itinerary
HCMC Tourism Festival attracts visitors, boosts summer travel demand
HCMC Tourism Festival attracts visitors, boosts summer travel demand

VOV.VN - The 22nd Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival, themed “Vibrant Summer Fest,” concluded at September 23 Park on April 5, wrapping up four days of lively activities and strong visitor engagement.

HCMC Tourism Festival attracts visitors, boosts summer travel demand
Huoi Man – A “sky-high” hamlet where wood and stone architecture reigns
Huoi Man – A “sky-high” hamlet where wood and stone architecture reigns

Nestled in the remote border area of Nghe An province, Huoi Man hamlet is often affectionately referred to by local residents and visitors as the “hamlet at the top of the sky.”

Huoi Man – A “sky-high” hamlet where wood and stone architecture reigns
Austrian tourist rescued after getting lost overnight in Vietnam forest
Austrian tourist rescued after getting lost overnight in Vietnam forest

VOV.VN - An Austrian tourist who got lost in a remote forest in Vietnam’s northern Lang Son province has been safely rescued, thanks to the timely support of local villagers.

Austrian tourist rescued after getting lost overnight in Vietnam forest
Foreign tourist arrivals reach all-time high in Vietnam in first quarter
Foreign tourist arrivals reach all-time high in Vietnam in first quarter

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed a record 6.76 million international visitors in the first quarter of 2026, marking the highest number ever recorded for a first quarter, according to the National Statistics Office.

Foreign tourist arrivals reach all-time high in Vietnam in first quarter
Dak Lak builds “Land of Heritage” brand to boost tourism appeal
Dak Lak builds “Land of Heritage” brand to boost tourism appeal

VOV.VN - Central Dak Lak province is stepping up efforts to develop its tourism brand “Dak Lak – Land of Heritage”, aiming to position itself as an attractive destination for both domestic and international visitors.

Dak Lak builds “Land of Heritage” brand to boost tourism appeal
Hue Imperial Citadel given makeover with blossom spring flowers
Hue Imperial Citadel given makeover with blossom spring flowers

VOV.VN - Spring transforms the Hue Imperial Citadel as pink and purple Ngo Dong flowers, the “royal flower” of Vietnam, enchant visitors and celebrate the nation’s imperial heritage.

Hue Imperial Citadel given makeover with blossom spring flowers
Ho Chi Minh City tourism sector seeks nearly 5,000 workers amid industry rebound
Ho Chi Minh City tourism sector seeks nearly 5,000 workers amid industry rebound

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector is ramping up recruitment efforts, offering close to 5,000 job opportunities at the 2026 Tourism Job Exchange held on April 3, which brought together 84 enterprises conducting both in-person and online hiring.

Ho Chi Minh City tourism sector seeks nearly 5,000 workers amid industry rebound
Top 5 family-friendly destinations to visit in Vietnam
Top 5 family-friendly destinations to visit in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Australian travel website Travel Nine has highlighted Vietnam as one of the most affordable holiday destinations for Australians this Easter, listing the country’s top five family-friendly spots, namely Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc.

Top 5 family-friendly destinations to visit in Vietnam
Phu Quy moves to unlock potential as premier marine tourism hotspot
Phu Quy moves to unlock potential as premier marine tourism hotspot

Phu Quy special zone in Lam Dong province has been identified as a future hub for marine and green tourism, anchored in a broader strategy to restructure its sea-based economy toward sustainability, while safeguarding maritime sovereignty and restoring marine ecosystems.

Phu Quy moves to unlock potential as premier marine tourism hotspot
Hoi An named world’s best hidden gem city by Travel + Leisure
Hoi An named world’s best hidden gem city by Travel + Leisure

VOV.VN - Hoi An, an ancient town in central Vietnam, has been named the world’s best hidden gem city in a study by Sweepstakes Table, cited by Travel + Leisure.

Hoi An named world’s best hidden gem city by Travel + Leisure
Sa Pa named among the world’s 53 most beautiful small towns by Condé Nast Traveler
Sa Pa named among the world’s 53 most beautiful small towns by Condé Nast Traveler

VOV.VN - Sa Pa in Lao Cai province, northern Vietnam has been named among the world’s 53 most beautiful small towns in a list compiled by Condé Nast Traveler.

Sa Pa named among the world’s 53 most beautiful small towns by Condé Nast Traveler
Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2026 opens with a range of new experiences
Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2026 opens with a range of new experiences

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2026 opened on April 2, featuring a festival space combining culture and technology and reaffirming its role as a key tourism promotion event.

Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2026 opens with a range of new experiences
Foreign airlines resume Vietnam–Middle East routes
Foreign airlines resume Vietnam–Middle East routes

VOV.VN - Foreign carriers are gradually restoring services to and from Vietnam after prolonged disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which affected passenger travel.

Foreign airlines resume Vietnam–Middle East routes
Vietnam Airlines Group to increase flights during April 30-May 1 holiday
Vietnam Airlines Group to increase flights during April 30-May 1 holiday

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines Group comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vasco plans to offer nearly 1.12 million seats on domestic and international routes during the peak travel period of the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 holiday, marking a 15.5% increase on-year.

Vietnam Airlines Group to increase flights during April 30-May 1 holiday
Vietnam aviation, tourism adapt to fuel price surge amid global uncertainties
Vietnam aviation, tourism adapt to fuel price surge amid global uncertainties

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s aviation and tourism industries are seeking to respond to soaring fuel prices with cost controls, route optimisation, and flexible travel products to sustain growth.

Vietnam aviation, tourism adapt to fuel price surge amid global uncertainties
Post-Tet tourism sustains momentum with shift toward flexible, experiential travel
Post-Tet tourism sustains momentum with shift toward flexible, experiential travel

After the Lunar New Year (Tet) peak, domestic tourism market has maintained steady momentum, with stable visitor flows reported across many localities and nature-based and cultural – spiritual tourism products popular, reflecting a growing preference for short and experience-oriented trips in the early months of 2026.

Post-Tet tourism sustains momentum with shift toward flexible, experiential travel
Hue sets sights on becoming Vietnam’s leading green tourism city
Hue sets sights on becoming Vietnam’s leading green tourism city

The central city of Hue is stepping up efforts to position itself among Vietnam’s leading green tourism destinations, moving towards a net-zero tourism model with balanced emissions.

Hue sets sights on becoming Vietnam’s leading green tourism city
Vietnamese among Asia’s top foodie travelers in latest Agoda report
Vietnamese among Asia’s top foodie travelers in latest Agoda report

VOV.VN - Vietnamese travelers rank among Asia’s most passionate culinary explorers, placing second in the region for choosing destinations based on food experiences, according to the latest findings from digital travel platform Agoda.

Vietnamese among Asia’s top foodie travelers in latest Agoda report
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