VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City will introduce helicopter sightseeing tours for the first time during the upcoming Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers' Day (May 1) holiday period, offering visitors panoramic aerial views of the southern metropolis and its surrounding areas.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s domestic tourism industry is facing mounting pressure from rising transport costs, particularly airfares, as demand for travel increases during the peak holiday season.

VOV.VN - Amid global aviation disruptions and fuel supply constraints, airlines and travel companies are maintaining plans to operate flights from Russia to the central cities of Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc island this year.

VOV.VN - Russia is considering easing visa policy, including a possible visa waiver for Vietnamese tour groups, as it looks to attract more visitors from Vietnam, a fast-growing travel market with rising outbound demand.

VOV.VN - Phu Tho province has introduced a night tour “Đền Hùng lung linh nguồn cội” (“Hung Temple – glowing with ancestral roots”), as it positions itself as a key tourism hub in Vietnam’s northern midland and mountainous region following administrative boundary adjustments, supported by favorable geography, improved transport links and diverse tourism resources.

Vietnamese travellers are increasingly opting for short-haul overseas trips and distinctive experiences for the upcoming Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holiday, reflecting evolving travel preferences ahead of the 2026 summer peak season.

VOV.VN - Bai Tu Long Bay in Quang Ninh province is listed among Southeast Asia’s seven wonders for 2026 by US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2026 will take place from April 9 to 12 at ICE Hanoi (International Centre for Exhibition) under the theme “Digital transformation and green growth – elevating Vietnam’s tourism”, and is expected to featur 450 domestic and international booths.

VOV.VN - Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa province has been ranked among the world’s cleanest airports for the first time, placing sixth in the “World’s Cleanest Airports 2026” category for facilities handling under 30 million passengers annually, according to Skytrax World Airport Awards.

VOV.VN - Da Nang hosted a ceremony on March 20 to welcome new direct flights operated by AirAsia from Manila (the Philippines) and Bali (Indonesia) to the central coastal city.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is increasingly capturing the attention of Korean travelers seeking short-term, high-value trips, marking a significant shift in the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) outbound travel market.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese travelers are increasingly shifting to regional and domestic destinations as tensions in the Middle East disrupt travel routes and drive up long-haul airfares.

VOV.VN - UNESCO-recognised World Heritage site Hoi An in Da Nang city has been named among the world’s 51 most beautiful destinations in 2026 by Time Out, a UK-based global media platform specialising in travel, culture, food, and events.

VOV.VN - More and more foreign tourists are visiting Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri province, central Vietnam, to experience rural life firsthand, including feeding ducks, riding buffaloes, and fishing alongside locals.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Noi Bai and Da Nang International Airports have improved their positions in the 2026 world’s top 100 airports ranking, compiled by UK-based aviation consultancy Skytrax.

VOV.VN - Mastercard has identified Vietnam as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing tourism markets and is seeking to collaborate with the country’s tourism industry to attract more visitors and increase spending.

VOV.VN -The Republic of Korea will introduce new measures to ease visa requirements for travelers from 11 countries, including Vietnam, as part of efforts to attract more international visitors.

VOV.VN - The south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa welcomed the Bermuda-flagged cruise ship Piano Land, which docked at Cam Ranh International Port on March 16, carrying around 1,600 foreign passengers and crew members.

VOV.VN - Flights between Vietnam and major Middle Eastern hubs such as Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to be canceled, rescheduled or suspended as tightening airspace restrictions linked to ongoing regional tensions disrupt international aviation, affecting thousands of passengers.

VOV.VN - A surge in tourist arrivals and rising hotel performance in Vietnam are attracting a growing number of international hospitality brands seeking to expand into the country’s fast-growing luxury hotel market.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Tourism Festival 2026 opened at Thong Nhat Park on the evening of March 13, offering visitors a range of cultural and tourism experiences.

VOV.VN - US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler on March 13 included Vietnam in its list of the world’s 28 most beautiful countries.

VOV.VN - About 2,200 tourists arrived in Khanh Hoa province on Vietnam’s south-central coast on March 13 aboard the international cruise ship Adora Mediterranea, which docked at Cam Ranh International Port after departing from Guangzhou, China.

VOV.VN - Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been named among Asia’s 50 best cities for 2026 in a ranking compiled by Time Out, a UK-based travel and lifestyle magazine.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is seeking to strengthen international tourism promotion through potential cooperation with global visa services provider VFS Global.

VOV.VN - A Switzerland-funded tourism project is helping improve hospitality management training in Hue city, central Vietnam, through a partnership with local universities and a Swiss hotel management programme.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese tourism businesses are exploring new hospitality technologies and partnership opportunities at THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2026, one of the region’s largest trade exhibitions for the hotel, restaurant and café/catering industries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as one of the most-searched Asian destinations among French travellers, according to a survey released by the organising board of the Global Travel Fair 2026 in France.

VOV.VN - The 32nd International Travel & Hospitality Show (MITT) opened in Moscow on March 11, bringing together tour operators, airlines, hotels and tourism promotion agencies to exchange industry trends and seek cooperation opportunities.

VOV.VN - A cruise ship carrying 1,600 international visitors arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa province, southcentral Vietnam on March 11, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.