Vietnam to outpace Thailand as top destination for Korean tourists

Vietnam to outpace Thailand as top destination for Korean tourists

VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to strengthen its position as one of the most popular overseas destinations for Korean travellers in 2026, outperforming regional rival Thailand in both visitor numbers and growth momentum, according to a new outlook by Yanolja Research in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

State-bank partnership promotes smart tourism ecosystem
Lunar New Year tours boom
Cultural, culinary tourism heightens Tet allure in Ho Chi Minh City
Japanese media amazed at reaching the “Roof of Indochina” without climbing
Japanese media amazed at reaching the “Roof of Indochina” without climbing

Just wearing sandals and still reaching the highest peak in Vietnam – and even being able to join an online meeting amid the clouds with high-speed internet – these are the details that have left Japanese media genuinely surprised after experiencing the Fansipan cable car.

Japanese media amazed at reaching the “Roof of Indochina” without climbing
Vietnam ranks among 50 best destinations for family holidays in 2026
Vietnam ranks among 50 best destinations for family holidays in 2026

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been named among the 50 best destinations for family holidays in 2026 by UK-based daily newspaper The Telegraph.

Vietnam ranks among 50 best destinations for family holidays in 2026
Phong Nha-Ke Bang prepares third UNESCO World Heritage bid
Phong Nha-Ke Bang prepares third UNESCO World Heritage bid

VOV.VN - The Management Board of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri province, central Vietnam, has prepared a dossier to seek UNESCO recognition as a World Natural Heritage site for a third time, with a renewed focus on aesthetic value as a key criterion of outstanding universal value.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang prepares third UNESCO World Heritage bid
British couple capture Vietnam’s charm through rural experiences
British couple capture Vietnam’s charm through rural experiences

VOV.VN - Beyond sightseeing, a growing number of international visitors to Vietnam are seeking immersive experiences rooted in local daily life, as illustrated by the journey of a British couple who turned farm work and ducks into a lasting personal memory.

British couple capture Vietnam’s charm through rural experiences
Vietravel Airlines to add new route serving Lunar New Year travel peak
Vietravel Airlines to add new route serving Lunar New Year travel peak

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.

Vietravel Airlines to add new route serving Lunar New Year travel peak
CAAV extends night flight operations at six airports for Lunar New Year 2026
CAAV extends night flight operations at six airports for Lunar New Year 2026

VOV.VN - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an official dispatch to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM), requesting the implementation of a night-flight operating plan at the six airports.

CAAV extends night flight operations at six airports for Lunar New Year 2026
Vietjet adds nearly 1,800 flights for peak Lunar New Year travel
Vietjet adds nearly 1,800 flights for peak Lunar New Year travel

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.

Vietjet adds nearly 1,800 flights for peak Lunar New Year travel
Green tourism opens new development pathway for northernmost frontier
Green tourism opens new development pathway for northernmost frontier

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.

Green tourism opens new development pathway for northernmost frontier
Vietnam emerges as rising tourism star for Philippine travelers
Vietnam emerges as rising tourism star for Philippine travelers

VOV.VN - Vietnam is increasingly being seen as an attractive destination for Philippine travelers, with expanded direct air links expected to further boost visitor numbers to what qa.philstar.com has described as a rising tourism star in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam emerges as rising tourism star for Philippine travelers
Domestic airlines to increase flights to serve travel demand during Tet holiday
Domestic airlines to increase flights to serve travel demand during Tet holiday

VOV.VN - Vietnamese airlines have rolled out a series of measures to meet surging travel demand during the coming Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), including adding flights, opening new routes and expanding fleets, particularly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

Domestic airlines to increase flights to serve travel demand during Tet holiday
Sun PhuQuoc Airways to debut first international nonstop service
Sun PhuQuoc Airways to debut first international nonstop service

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.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways to debut first international nonstop service
Da Nang welcomes QuantumEdge Capital India MICE group in early 2026
Da Nang welcomes QuantumEdge Capital India MICE group in early 2026

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang has welcomed a MICE group from QuantumEdge Capital India, marking the city’s first international MICE arrivals of 2026.

Da Nang welcomes QuantumEdge Capital India MICE group in early 2026
Vietnam passport reaches five-year high in Henley Passport Index 2026
Vietnam passport reaches five-year high in Henley Passport Index 2026

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.

Vietnam passport reaches five-year high in Henley Passport Index 2026
Khanh Hoa welcomes its third international cruise ship of 2026
Khanh Hoa welcomes its third international cruise ship of 2026

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.

Khanh Hoa welcomes its third international cruise ship of 2026
Malaysia sees Vietnam as promising outbound market
Malaysia sees Vietnam as promising outbound market

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.

Malaysia sees Vietnam as promising outbound market
Vietnam Airlines among world’s Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2026
Vietnam Airlines among world’s Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2026

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.

Vietnam Airlines among world’s Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2026
Indonesia AirAsia to launch Bali-Da Nang route from March 20
Indonesia AirAsia to launch Bali-Da Nang route from March 20

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.

Indonesia AirAsia to launch Bali-Da Nang route from March 20
Central Vietnam listed among world’s best places to travel in 2026
Central Vietnam listed among world’s best places to travel in 2026

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.

Central Vietnam listed among world’s best places to travel in 2026
Phu Quy Island named among Southeast Asia’s top unspoiled destinations
Phu Quy Island named among Southeast Asia’s top unspoiled destinations

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.

Phu Quy Island named among Southeast Asia’s top unspoiled destinations
Vietjet shifts domestic check-in at Tan Son Nhat from January 13
Vietjet shifts domestic check-in at Tan Son Nhat from January 13

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.

Vietjet shifts domestic check-in at Tan Son Nhat from January 13
Travel association pushes green and digital tourism in 2026
Travel association pushes green and digital tourism in 2026

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.

Travel association pushes green and digital tourism in 2026
First Vietnam eco resort receives Good Travel Seal certification
First Vietnam eco resort receives Good Travel Seal certification

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.

First Vietnam eco resort receives Good Travel Seal certification
Adora Mediterranea brings nearly 2,250 foreign visitors to Khanh Hoa
Adora Mediterranea brings nearly 2,250 foreign visitors to Khanh Hoa

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.

Adora Mediterranea brings nearly 2,250 foreign visitors to Khanh Hoa
International tourists seek hands-on rural experiences in central Vietnam
International tourists seek hands-on rural experiences in central Vietnam

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.

International tourists seek hands-on rural experiences in central Vietnam
Tay Ninh pottery: Reviving beauty from dormant clay
Tay Ninh pottery: Reviving beauty from dormant clay

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.

Tay Ninh pottery: Reviving beauty from dormant clay
Hon Thom Cable Car selected by The New York Times to illustrate Vietnam’s tourism
Hon Thom Cable Car selected by The New York Times to illustrate Vietnam’s tourism

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.

Hon Thom Cable Car selected by The New York Times to illustrate Vietnam’s tourism
Air Cambodia to resume Phnom Penh–Da Nang flights
Air Cambodia to resume Phnom Penh–Da Nang flights

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.

Air Cambodia to resume Phnom Penh–Da Nang flights
Forum spotlights emerging growth drivers for Vietnam’s tourism industry
Forum spotlights emerging growth drivers for Vietnam’s tourism industry

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.

Forum spotlights emerging growth drivers for Vietnam’s tourism industry
Resolution No. 57: Vietnam eyes comprehensive, unified tourism data system
Resolution No. 57: Vietnam eyes comprehensive, unified tourism data system

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.

Resolution No. 57: Vietnam eyes comprehensive, unified tourism data system
Da Nang set to receive over 90,000 MICE tourist arrivals this year
Da Nang set to receive over 90,000 MICE tourist arrivals this year

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.

Da Nang set to receive over 90,000 MICE tourist arrivals this year
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