Vietravel Airlines announced on January 19 that it will inaugurate a Ho Chi Minh City – Vinh service on February 1, 2026, marking its first route linking to the north-central region.

In response to surging travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Vietjet has opened for sale an additional 390,000 seats, equivalent to nearly 1,800 supplementary flights, during the peak period from February 2 to March 3, 2026.

Lung Cu commune in Tuyen Quang province has chosen tourism as its leading economic sector, not only capitalising on local strengths but also as a natural path to create jobs, support sustainable poverty reduction, and enhance living standards in Vietnam’s northernmost region.

VOV.VN - Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA), a newly established airline owned by Vietnam’s Sun Group, will launch an international service on March 29, connecting Phu Quoc directly with Taipei (Taiwan, China), the carrier said on January 15.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s passport has climbed to 86th place worldwide in the Henley Passport Index 2026, rising five positions from 2025 and marking its highest ranking in the past five years, according to the latest report released by Henley & Partners.

VOV.VN -The international cruise ship Diamond Princess docked at Cam Ranh International Port in on January 14, bringing about 2,600 international passengers ashore for sightseeing, marking another positive sign for cruise tourism in Khanh Hoa province.

VOV.VN - With the advantage of direct air services between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia’s tourism sector regards Vietnam as an outbound market with strong potential for promoting Sabah state as an appealing destination for Vietnamese travellers.

VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is the only Vietnamese representative listed among the world’s Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2026, according to a ranking compiled by AirlineRatings, a leading airline safety and product rating website.

VOV.VN - Low-cost carrier Indonesia AirAsia plans to open a new international route linking Denpasar in Bali with central Da Nang city in Vietnam from March 20, marking the airline’s seventh international service operating out of the island.

VOV.VN - UK-based travel magazine Time Out has named 19 best places in the world to travel in 2026, with central Vietnam ranking 8th in the overall list.

VOV.VN - A Bangkok-based news site Khaosod has selected Vietnam’s Phu Quy Island in Lam Dong province on the list of Top 10 most unspoiled and worth-exploring destinations in Southeast Asia for 2026.

From January 13, 2026, all Vietjet domestic flights will conduct check-in procedures at Hall A of Terminal T1 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) is prioritising sustainable and digital tourism development in 2026, focusing on removing regulatory hurdles, promoting international outreach, and enhancing the quality of tourism products and services.

VOV.VN - Làng Nhỏ Eco Resort, located in Dien Tho commune, Khanh Hoa province, has been awarded the international Good Travel Seal, becoming the first tourism facility in Vietnam to receive the sustainable tourism certification from Green Destinations.

VOV.VN - The Bahamas-flagged ship Adora Mediterranea docked at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa province on January 6, carrying on board 2,250 foreign passengers, mainly Chinese nationals, for a sightseeing tour.

VOV.VN - An increasing number of international visitors to Da Nang are moving beyond traditional sightseeing, beach resorts and iconic photo spots, opting instead for immersive experiences in rural villages, rice fields and traditional craft communities.

VOV.VN - Under the scorching sun of the southeastern province of Tay Ninh, in Thanh Tan hamlet, Tan Bien commune, millions of earthen bowls are fired each year to serve vast rubber plantations, forming a vivid portrait of labor against the heat and wind.

Vietnam has been named one of the 52 destinations for 2026 by The New York Times – one of the world’s most widely read newspapers. Notably, to illustrate Vietnam’s tourism, the New York Times editorial team chose the Hon Thom Cable Car in Phu Quoc instead of more traditional imagery.

Starting January 15, 2026, Air Cambodia will officially resume direct flights between Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Da Nang, one of the three most popular destinations in Vietnam after Phu Quoc Island and Nha Trang, as announced in the firm's plans for 2026.

VOV.VN - Many experts and industry leaders gathered at the Insiders Forum held in Hanoi on January 7 to explore the emerging growth drivers shaping Vietnam’s tourism industry during its post-pandemic restructuring.

Building a comprehensive and consistent tourism data system is emerging as a crucial condition for Vietnam’s tourism sector to strengthen governance capacity, improve competitiveness and enhance visitor experiences.

VOV.VN - Da Nang, a famous tourist city in central Vietnam has launched its 2026 MICE tourism programme aiming to welcome nearly 93,000 MICE tourist arrivals, up 12% compared to 2025.

VOV.VN - Chinese tourist arrivals to Vietnam jumped 41% to 5.3 million, surpassing Thailand’s 4.5 million visitors as security concerns weighed on travel demand to the neighboring country.

Hanoi’s street food continues to win the hearts of international visitors, not only for its distinctive flavours but also for the unique dining spaces and lifestyle it reflects.

VOV.VN - Digital travel platform Agoda has named Sapa the fastest-growing destination in Asia in 2025, amid a surge in international travel interest in the northern mountain town.

VOV.VN - A new direct air route linking Tel Aviv (Israel) and Hanoi (Vietnam) was inaugurated at Noi Bai International Airport on January 5, marking a significant milestone in aviation, tourism, and economic cooperation between the two countries.

The global tourism market is entering a phase of unprecedentedly fierce competition as countries continuously roll out large-scale promotional campaigns to capture visitor market share, a reality requiring Vietnam to make breakthrough moves in tourism promotion and marketing.

VOV.VN - Digital travel platform Agoda has released its list of the top 10 overseas destinations for Korean travelers in 2025 based on accommodation search data, with three Vietnamese destinations making the list.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tourism industry recorded a series of major milestones in 2025, emerging as one of the country’s key growth engines and placing the Southeast Asian nation among the world’s fastest-growing tourism destinations, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

VOV.VN -Australia’s ABC News reports that a Sydney-based banh mi appreciation group has helped renew Australians’ interest in the Vietnamese baguettes.