VOV.VN - The Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia (ASEAN) regions have been identified as key markets in Vietnam’s tourism strategy to achieve its ambitious goal of welcoming 25 million international visitors in 2025, heard a national travel conference held recently in Ho Chi Minh City.

With its majestic beauty and unique location, the Ban Gioc (Vietnam) – Detian (China) Waterfalls site, the first cross-border tourism cooperation area jointly developed by the two countries, has become a popular destination attracting large numbers of visitors from both sides.

Nearly 14 million foreign tourists visited Vietnam in the first eight months of 2025, up by 21.7% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

The “Hanoi Five City Gates” Train (The Hanoi Train) officially began operation on September 6, offering visitors a new way to explore the capital’s landmarks and travel to Tu Son in the neighbouring province of Bac Ninh.

International searches for Vietnam's tourism have increased sharply since late 2024 and early 2025, heard the 2025 national tour operators’ conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 5.

VOV.VN - Sa Pa ward in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has been named among Asia’s top rural destinations, according to digital travel platform Agoda.

VOV.VN - Vietnam currently leads Southeast Asia with 15 ASEAN Heritage Parks, highlighting the country’s strong commitment to biodiversity conservation.

VOV.VN - A delegation of 52 international guests from 20 countries and territories visited northern Quang Ninh province on September 3, after attending the grand parade in Hanoi marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

VOV.VN - A delegation from the Hanoi Department of Tourism participated in the business-to-business trade show and convention (ITB India 2025) from September 2 to 6 in Mumbai, where it carried out a series of promotional activities.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Van Duoc, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, on September 4 received Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism of Cambodia, on the sidelines of the 19th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2025), examining the possibility of bilateral cooperation in tourism.

VOV.VN - The cruise ship Star Voyager docked at Tien Sa Port on Septermber 3, bringing more than 1,200 Chinese visitors to explore central Da Nang city.

The four-day National Day holiday from August 30- September 2 gave a boost to Vietnam’s tourism, with a surge in both domestic and international visitors, contributing to driving the sector’s post-pandemic recovery and growth.

VOV.VN - The 19th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City, the 2025 Export Forum, and Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 opened on September 4 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), marking the first-ever event series that connects the three key pillars of tourism, trade, and international integration in a unified platform.

The 12th Tourism Promotion Organisation for Global Cities (TPO) General Assembly opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 3 under the theme of “Shaping the Future of Tourism: Embracing Digital and Green Transformation.”

Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and VASCO, has officially begun early sale of tickets to meet rising travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays.

VOV.VN - A US-based travel website, Travel Off Path, has highlighted five key reasons why Vietnam continues to attract international visitors, from its rich cultural heritage to stunning natural landscapes.

Hanoi received around 2.08 million visitors during the four-day National Day holiday period from August 30 to September 2, three times higher than the figure in the same period last year, the municipal Department of Tourism reported.

VOV.VN - During low tides, the sea recedes near Nhon Ly and Hon Yen islands in central Vietnam, exposing breathtaking coral formations in the waters that need to be conserved.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved the organization of the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2025 to honour excellence in the industry and reflect a broader strategic vision for sustainable tourism development.

VOV.VN - From September 4-6, 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, the Grand Pioneers Cruise will participate in the 19th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) at the Quang Ninh Tourism booth (Booth 05 – Quang Ninh Tourism Stand #190), highlighting its strategic partnership with Quang Ninh province.

VOV.VN - A group of US millionaires took a seaplane from Hanoi to Van Don International Airport in Quang Ninh on September 2, beginning a three-day tour of its major attractions.

VOV.VN - Hue and Da Nang, the two central cities of Vietnam, have showcased their latest and most distinctive tourism products at a tourism roadshow recently held in Jakarta, Indonesia, to attract a large number of Indonesian Muslim travelers to Vietnam, especially the central region.

VOV.VN - On this year’s National Day (September 2), the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is rolling out a variety of new tourism products and services, along with a series of promotional programmes, to create highlights for both visitors and local residents.

VOV.VN - Marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day this year, local residents in northern Dien Bien province created a special space - the “National Flag Road”, formed by hundreds of red flags with golden stars planted along a path stretching through the Muong Thanh rice field.

With over 80 international-standard courses, golf tourism has been identified as a strategic product to attract high-end travellers and elevate Vietnam’s global profile.

As Hanoi becomes the tourism hub during the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, visitors can go beyond parades and landmarks to explore hidden culinary paradises in the city’s alleys.

VOV.VN - As part of National Day (Setempber 2) and the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution celebrations, Hanoi has welcomed a delegation of international media, including foreign correspondents and overseas Vietnamese journalists, to highlight the city’s tourism attractions.

Tourist sites and entertainment venues in northern localities have been preparing many programmes and events to attract visitors on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - Vietnam has overtaken other Southeast Asian countries to become the leading alternative to Thailand for tropical beach vacations, according to a recent Bangkok Post survey.

VOV.VN - To meet the high travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet), budget airline VietJet has launched early ticket sales for 2.5 million seats for the peak Tet travel period from February 3 to March 2, 2026.