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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

VOV.VN - World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has named eight of Vietnam’s grandest national parks, offering travelers opportunities to explore vast caves, striking limestone landscapes and scenic coastlines.

Foreign arrivals in Vietnam neared 17.2 million during January-October, up 21.5% year-on-year, signaling momentum heading into year-end peak season, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism reported on November 6.

Lam Dong province is stepping up to capture a bigger slice of Malaysia’s outbound travel market, hosting a networking event on November 6 to introduce Halal-friendly tourism products and ink cooperation deals.

VOV.VN - Cat Ba has become the only Vietnamese island to feature on National Geographic Traveller’s prestigious list of the best islands in Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN -Typhoon Kalmaegi, storm No.13 over the East Sea, has forced numerous flights to and from central and Central Highlands airports to be rescheduled or temporarily suspended, thereby disrupting travel plans for many passengers.

Blessed with a cool climate, misty charm, and occasional snowfall, Sa Pa in northern Lao Cai province has turned its Winter Festival into a signature tourism brand, making the mountain town a magnet for visitors during the year-end festive season and a major contributor to local tourism growth.

VOV.VN - Lam Dong provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism welcomed a key Halal tourism delegation from Malaysia on November 5, with the launch of a program on networking and tourism development between the central highland province and Malaysian partners in 2025.

Mountain tourism is emerging as a key driver for sustainable development, offering not only globally significant archaeological, geological, and geomorphological values but also preserving the distinctive cultural and historical identities of local communities.

The direct Hanoi–Jakarta air route was launched at a ceremony held in Jakarta on November 4, becoming the second direct route between Vietnam and Indonesia inaugurated by Vietnam Airlines this year, following the Ho Chi Minh City-Denpasar service in June.