VOV.VN - The Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a series of tourism stimulus programmes aimed at boosting visitor arrivals and strengthening the city’s destination appeal in 2026.

Situated along the banks of the Thao River, Sai Nga conical hat village in Cam Khe commune, the northern province of Phu Tho, remains one of the few traditional craft villages that still preserve and develop a long-standing trade across generations.

VOV.VN - People’s Daily (Nhan Dan) Newspaper on February 6 released the music video "Song From A Secret Garden-Secret Garden in Vietnam," featuring performances by the renowned duo Secret Garden in Ninh Binh province, helping to showcase Vietnam’s cultural heritage, natural beauty and people to international audiences.

VOV.VN - The central coastal city of Da Nang has stepped up promotion of its MICE, wedding tourism brand at Outbound Travel Markets (OTM) 2026 taking place at Jio World Centre in Mumbai, India, from February 5 to 7.

VOV.VN - Northern Quang Ninh province will waive entrance fees at the Yen Tu relics and scenic complex for three years, from 2026 through December 31, 2028, under a resolution approved by the provincial People’s Council on February 5.

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang has welcomed and supported the wedding of an Indian couple with more than 250 guests, marking the opening of the city’s wedding tourism activities for 2026.

During the Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet) holiday, transport services between the mainland and Co To special zone will be maintained to meet travel demand, ensure the supply of essential goods and serve tourists.

VOV.VN - International visitor arrivals to Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang province rose strongly, underscoring the island’s growing appeal as an international tourism destination.

VOV.VN - East Asia and Southeast Asia accounted for the largest share of overall bookings this Lunar New Year season, with Vietnam, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Indonesia ranking among the fastest-growing destinations.

Vietnam aims to rank among the top three ASEAN countries and the world’s top 30 in the Soft Power Index by 2045, while becoming an attractive destination for tourism, investment, innovation and international cultural exchange, supporting its goal of becoming a developed, high-income nation.

VOV.VN - As part of its 2026 destination promotion programme, the Khanh Hoa Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center coordinated with the Khanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the provincial Tourism Association and Cam Ranh International Terminal JSC (CRTC) to host a famtrip delegation from Scoot Air (Singapore) to survey local destinations and tourism products.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines, in coordination with the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, has launched nearly 140 tourism promotion activities, aimed at strengthening Vietnam’s presence in key domestic and international markets and supporting two-way tourism growth.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) on February 2 announced its tourism promotion and marketing programmes for 2026, focusing on key markets.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) and the People’s Committee of Gia Lai province on February 2 held a press conference in Hanoi to introduce National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026, themed “Aspiration for the Blue Sea-Radiance of the Great Highlands”.

Authentic Asia DMC, in coordination with the Little Hoi An Group, Vietstar Cruises Investment JSC and Destination Chase, hosted a workshop introducing Vietnam’s tourism offerings in Tel Aviv on February 1, as part of the 32nd International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM 2026).

VOV.VN - Cherry blossom trees are blooming across Da Lat in Vietnam’s Lam Dong province as spring arrives, turning many streets and areas around Xuan Huong Lake pink and drawing crowds of residents and visitors for photos and sightseeing.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on February 1 welcomed two international cruise ships carrying a total of about 3,400 tourists, as cruise tourism continues to rebound strongly.

Quy Nhon in Gia Lai province has been honoured with the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026, marking the third time it has received this prestigious regional recognition, according to Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee.

Phu Quoc has just been named among the destinations “that will steal the spotlight” worldwide in 2026 by What’s On, one of the UAE’s most influential lifestyle and travel magazines.

The Australian has run an article, highlighting that Hanoi’s new Five Gates tourist train has offered a fresh perspective on Vietnam’s well-known “Train Street” - a line that has launched a thousand wanderlust TikToks and attracted visitors with the experience of sitting close to Hanoi’s main railway lines.

VOV.VN - Three entities from Quang Ninh province were recognised at the ASEAN Tourism Awards 2026, presented during the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, held in Cebu, the Philippines, from January 27 to 31.

VOV.VN - A 32-member Thai tourism famtrip delegation, including representatives of Thai travel companies, journalists and travel bloggers, arrived in Khanh Hoa on January 29 for a survey tour hosted by the Khanh Hoa Tourism Association.

VOV.VN - The more than 200-year-old rice paper village in Thuan Hung ward, Can Tho city, is entering the biggest season of the year as the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) is drawing near.

VOV.VN - The New Zealand Herald recently published an article by journalist Christine Retschlag highlighting Vietnam’s rapid rise as a booming spa and wellness destination.

VOV.VN - Agoda has pledged to step up cooperation with Vietnam in tourism promotion, introduction of new destinations, infrastructure communication and data sharing in order to enhance the country’s visibility and attract more international visitors.

VOV.VN - Hue City and Quang Tri province, central Vietnam on January 29 hosted a Hue–Quang Tri tourism promotion programme while promoting plans to develop air connectivity in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VOV.VN - Vietnam has reaffirmed its strong support for and commitment to actively implementing the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan 2026–2030, said Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong at the 2026 ASEAN Tourism Conference in Cebu, the Philippines, on January 29.

Announced well in advance, the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 holiday is providing a clear boost to the tourism market, with early signs of strong momentum in both domestic and outbound travel laying the groundwork for growth throughout the year.

VOV.VN - US News & World Report has released its list of Asia’s 20 best places to visit in 2026, ranking Hanoi eighth.

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang is poised to launch a direct air route linking Manila and the central Vietnamese city with a frequency of four flights per week from March, thereby strengthening connectivity with one of its faster-growing tourism markets.