VOV.VN - More than 2,300 international visitors arrived at Ha Long International Cruise Port, on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse, becoming the first overseas guests to open the season for tourism in Quang Ninh province in the lunar year.
Phu Quoc International Airport recorded 50 international flights on February 14, marking the highest daily figure since the airport commenced operations in 2012, welcoming more than 30,600 passengers and signaling a vibrant Lunar New Year peak season for the island.
VOV.VN - For travelers seeking a more personal journey, the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday offers an opportunity to connect deeply with local culture, from southern pilgrimages to ancient stone villages in the northern mountains.
February 14 or the 27th day of the last lunar month was recorded as the busiest day of the pre–Lunar New Year (Tet) period at Noi Bai International Airport.
VOV.VN -The Lunar New Year or Tet, the most important holiday of the year for Vietnamese people, features a wide range of cultural activities and traditional festivals, alongside a sharp rise in travel demand. The Tet 2026 travel market is expected to see strong growth in both domestic and international tours, with new trends and a wider choice of destinations and experiences.
Key tourist destinations in Lao Cai province are rolling out new products and fast-tracking preparations to welcome a surge of visitors during the extended Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday 2026.
VOV.VN - Vietnamese travellers are increasingly opting for longer, higher-end overseas trips during the extended Lunar New Year holiday, with China ranking among the most popular destinations, according to data from Trip.com.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to serve 164,433 passengers on February 13 (the 26th day of the last lunar month), marking the highest daily volume ever recorded at the airport.
VOV.VN - The Cyprus-flagged cruise ship Diamond Princess on February 13 called at Cam Ranh International Port, marking the 12th cruise arrival to southcentral Khanh Hoa province since the start of 2026.
VOV.VN - The Spring Fair 2026, the largest of its kind in Vietnam held from February 2-13, has brought together provinces, travel agencies, hotels, resorts and transportation companies from across the country, offering visitors comprehensive travel information and attractive promotions for their upcoming trips.
VOV.VN - A series of lavish, multi-million-dollar weddings hosted by Indian billionaire families in Vietnam’s northern coastal province of Quang Ninh is spotlighting the locality’s growing appeal as a premier destination wedding hub in Asia.
Lien Khuong International Airport in Duc Trong commune in the central province of Lam Dong will be temporarily closed from March 4 to August 25, 2026, to facilitate runway and taxiway repair works.
VOV.VN - A German visitor has described haircuts and massage services in Vietnam as “among the best in the world,” highlighting their high quality, affordability and professional craftsmanship – the factors that could encourage tourists to spend more on beauty and relaxation services while traveling in the country.
The Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 holiday reveals a clear diversity in Vietnamese travel patterns, with consumers increasingly opting for early departures to bypass peak crowds or embracing short-haul getaways abroad, said Country Manager of Booking.com for Vietnam Branavan Aruljothi.
VOV.VN - Foreign visitors are stepping beyond sightseeing to immerse themselves in the cultural traditions of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, taking part in hands-on Lunar New Year (Tet) preparations ahead of the Year of the Horse 2026.
VOV.VN -Ticket sales and guided tour services in Hoi An ancient town in the central city of Da Nang will be suspended from February 16 to February 19 during the 2026 Lunar New Year of the Horse, according to the Hoi An Center for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation.
VOV.VN - The Bahamas-flagged cruise ship Star Voyager arrived in Khanh Hoa, a south-central coastal province of Vietnam, on February 11, bringing 500 visitors as part of its Vietnam itinerary.
Vietnam’s tourism industry is entering a new growth phase, with Ho Chi Minh City’s special policies opening space and groundbreaking initiatives for leading enterprises, creating a “golden opportunity” for transformation, innovation and strategic growth toward 2035.
VOV.VN - Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing overseas destination for Russian tourists in 2025, as outbound travel from Russia rose sharply following the reopening of large-capacity markets, according to industry data.
VOV.VN - During the Lunar New Year of the Horse (Binh Ngo) 2026, Ha Long Bay in northern Quang Ninh province is expected to welcome six luxury cruise ship calls, bringing thousands of high-end international visitors from Europe and Hong Kong (China).
Carriers have added 19 additional aircraft, four more than a year earlier, bringing the total number of planes in service during the peak Tet (Lunar New Year) period to about 216–218.
Vietnam’s Con Dao has been ranked among the world’s best honeymoon destinations for 2026, according to a list released recently by Vogue.
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.
VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines has announced the opening of a nonstop air route between Hanoi and Amsterdam, scheduled to begin on June 16, marking the first direct air connection between Vietnam and the Netherlands.
VOV.VN - Vietnam has, for the first time, entered the list of the world’s 10 most attractive countries for retirees, according to the 2026 ranking released by France-based information platform Retraite sans Frontières (Retirement Without Borders).
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 - Ho Chi Minh City-based Tan Son Nhat International Airport is expected to operate more than 1,000 flights per day during peak travel days of the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday (Tet), as passenger demand surges across Vietnam’s busiest aviation hub.
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s railway authorities have temporarily suspended train services across Hanoi’s Long Bien Bridge after a steel connection plate in the bridge’s structure fractured, raising safety concerns on the 124-year-old landmark.
VOV.VN - Arrivals from Cambodia to Vietnam tripled in January 2026 from the previous month, making Cambodia one of the country’s three largest source markets for the first time, government data showed on February 6.
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.