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.

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.

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 - The tourism sector served an estimated 3.5 million visitors during the four-day 2026 New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, pointing to a solid start to the year.

Ho Chi Minh City raked in VND2.63 trillion (nearly US$100 million) from tourism activities during the New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, the municipal Department of Tourism has reported.

Hanoi welcomed around 560,000 visitors during the New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, earning a total revenue of VND2.1 trillion (nearly US$79.85 million), marking increases of 250% in volume and 254% in value compared to the same period last year.

Amid the solemn mountain ranges of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark, Dong Van commune (Tuyen Quang province) is undergoing a distinctive transformation by weaving digital technology into the fabric of tourism.

VOV.VN - The Indian news channel NDTV has shortlisted 26 places across continents, including Vietnam’s mountainous Ta Xua region in Son La province, that deserve a spot on visitors’ 2026 bucket list.

The central city of Hue is targeting up to 7.5 million tourist arrivals in 2026, with total tourism revenue estimated at around VND15 trillion (US$570 million), higher than the 6.3 million visitors and over VND13 trillion recorded in 2025, according to local authorities.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Quang Ninh welcomed an estimated 380,000 tourist arrivals during the New Year holiday, underscoring a strong start to the 2026 tourism season.

VOV.VN - Bánh mì (bread), phở (noodle soup), and coffee all earned high praise from international media in 2025, reaffirming Vietnam’s growing reputation as a global culinary destination.

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector has set the target of welcoming 61 million visitors in 2026, including 11 million international arrivals, and earning VND330 trillion (US$12.5 billion) in revenue.

VOV.VN - World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has named 10 of the best places to visit in Vietnam in its latest recommendations.

In the early hours of January 1, 2026, the first international visitors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) officially arrived at Phu Quoc International Airport, marking the beginning of a highly promising tourism year for Pearl Island.

VOV.VN - Localities across Vietnam simultaneously organized ceremonies to welcome the first international and domestic visitors of the New Year at airports, seaports and key tourist destinations on the morning of January 1, 2026.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese destinations such as Hanoi, Moc Chau, Da Nang, Hoi An and Phu Quoc receive international media coverage in 2025, reinforcing their presence on the global tourism map.

Business Traveller, the UK’s leading travel magazine for business and affluent travellers, has recently named Phu Quoc among the world’s most trending and “hottest” destinations, predicting a dramatic transformation for the Vietnamese island in the years ahead.

VOV.VN - In 2025, Vietnam’s tourism industry emerged as a bright spot in the national economy, achieving record numbers in international arrivals, revenue, and service quality.

VOV.VN - Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat International Airports are bracing for an anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the four-day New Year 2026 holiday, with many plans devised to minimize congestion and ensure flight safety.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea (RoK) will extend the free processing of C-3-2 short-term group tourist visas for visitors from six countries, including Vietnam, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced on December 31.

To attract visitors during the year-end holiday season, particularly the New Year and the Lunar New Year (Tet) of 2026, tourist destinations across Vietnam are accelerating efforts to renovate facilities, diversify tourism products, and improve service quality.

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam hosted an interactive tourism workshop in Hanoi on December 30, bringing together Vietnamese travel businesses to seek ways for strengthening connections, diversifying offerings, and tackling challenges to attract more Vietnamese tourists to India.

The enshrinement ceremony of the Konagamana Buddha Statue was solemnly held at Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh province, on December 29 (the 10th day of the 11th lunar month), with the participation of more than 450 venerable monks, monastics, and Buddhist devotees.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea (RoK) is aiming to welcome 600,000 Vietnamese tourists in 2026, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, as travel demand between the two countries continues to rebound strongly, said the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO).

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines said on December 30 it has adjusted flight routes to and from Taiwan (China) and parts of Northeast Asia to avoid temporarily restricted airspace, citing safety considerations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is set to become one of Asia’s most compelling destinations in 2026, with a combination of striking natural scenery, cultural depth and the modern energy of its major cities, according to the French fashion magazine Vogue.

The Sydney Morning Herald, one of Australia’s most respected and long-established daily newspapers, has described Phu Quoc in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang as the “New Phuket,” praising the Vietnamese island for having some of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful beaches.

Several of Hue’s most iconic tourist attractions, including the Imperial Palace and King Tu Duc’s tomb, have been featured by CNN in a promotional campaign designed to showcase the city’s cultural treasures to the world.