The tourism cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and expanded northwestern provinces is seen as an important step toward sustainable tourism growth and enhancing Vietnam’s tourism brand in the international market.

A cultural and tourism promotion programme featuring China’s Guangxi province took place in Hanoi on May 14, aiming to foster tourism cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and China.

VOV.VN - Quang Ninh province is not only famous for its iconic bay but also home to wild trekking routes like Cao Xiem, a green mountain peak deep in the wilderness of Northern Vietnam, where travelers conquer ancient forests, misty peaks, and untouched natural beauty.

VOV.VN - From May 12, 2026, Explora by Grand Pioneers Cruises officially launches luxury day journeys in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, expanding the brand’s green cruise ecosystem in one of the world’s most iconic natural heritage sites.

As modern life grows increasingly fast-paced, travellers are seeking journeys that offer deeper meaning and more authentic experiences.

VOV.VN - El Al Airlines is planning to launch direct flights between Tel Aviv and Hanoi, marking a significant step forward in aviation connectivity and economic cooperation between Vietnam and Israel.

The central coastal city of Da Nang is accelerating efforts to become a leading tourism centre in Asia, capitalising on strong recovery momentum and newly expanded development space.

VOV.VN - Amid the lush green hills of Vietnam’s northeastern midland region, Thai Nguyen is shaping a new direction for local tourism through the theme Lakes on the Mountains – Tea in the Clouds, placing nature, tea culture, and eco-friendly experiences at the heart of its appeal to both domestic and foreign travelers.

VOV.VN - The Bermuda-flagged cruise ship Piano Land arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa province at 9 am on May 11, carrying on board nearly 1,000 tourists from Hong Kong, China.

VOV.VN - The English-language edition of Thai newspaper Khaosod on May 9 published an article describing Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island as “one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing beach destinations.”

Vietjet has signed strategic cooperation agreements with India’s leading enterprises - GMR Airports Limited and Bird Group – to advance collaboration in aviation infrastructure, services and technology between Vietnam and India.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector generated an estimated VND172 trillion (US$6.6 billion) in revenue , equivalent to 52.1% of the city’s yearly target during the past four months of 2026, as it continued its strong recovery.

VOV.VN - Canadian luxury travel magazine Drift Travel has highlighted Vietnam as one of the top destinations for extended travel and long escapes, citing the country’s diverse landscapes ranging from mountains and plains to coastlines and islands.

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh is increasingly becoming a preferred destination for affluent Indian couples seeking luxury wedding venues, marking a new stage in the province’s development of high-end wedding tourism.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu Victory, growing numbers of visitors are traveling to Dien Bien to explore the historic battlefield relics and revisit one of the country’s most significant wartime landmarks.

Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of welcoming 11 million international visitors and 50 million domestic tourists in 2026 as the southern economic hub moves towards developing tourism as a comprehensive experiential ecosystem rather than a standalone economic sector.

VOV.VN - Bánh Mì Society, a Vietnamese banh mi brand, has been officially incorporated into the guest privileges programme of the four-star Park Regis by Prince hotel in Singapore, Vu Kim Hanh, Chairwoman of the High-Quality Vietnamese Goods Business said on May 6.

VOV.VN- A direct air route connecting Van Don in the northern province of Quang Ninh, and Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to begin operations on June 15, 2026, according to Van Don International Airport.

VOV.VN - Hanoi has entered the crape myrtle blooming season, as streets across the Vietnamese capital are now lined with the tree’s distinctive purple flowers in early summer.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a plan to implement the national communication strategy to promote Vietnam’s image abroad for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

Safeguarding and upholding heritage sites is not merely about keeping them in their original state, but also demands approaches that fit new contexts.

VOV.VN - World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has placed Da Nang city in central Vietnam second on its list of the nine best places in Asia to visit during June, July and August.

VOV.VN - My Tho Marina in Dong Thap province, in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, received its largest international tourist group to date on May 4, with about 1,000 visitors from Indonesia.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has welcomed a delegation of 890 MICE visitors from Allianz Indonesia, marking one of the largest international corporate groups to visit the city so far this year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s aviation market handled nearly 1.7 million passengers during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and April 30-May 1 holiday, with international transport rising while the domestic segment declined.

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang in Vietnam is emerging as an attractive destination for the global digital nomad community, gradually competing with established centres such as Chiang Mai in Thailand and Bali in Indonesia.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed more than 2 million international visitors in April 2026, marking a continued surge in tourism and reinforcing its position as a leading destination in Asia.

During the seven-day holidays marking the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 period, tourism activities across many localities in Vietnam were vibrant, generating significant revenue.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island is becoming an attractive resort destination for travellers from the Republic of Korea (RoK), as visitor numbers from this market continue to rise and play an increasingly important role in the local tourism sector.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City and the central city of Da Nang are leading search trends among Thai travellers during the early May holiday period.