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.

With an unusually long Lunar New Year break ahead, Vietnamese families are looking beyond familiar holiday routes, opting instead for longer journeys and far-flung destinations as new flight links and tour offerings reshape Tet travel in 2026.

Vietnam Airlines will operate additional domestic flights to meet rising travel demand during the New Year holiday.

Travel Off Path, a renowned US travel site, has hailed Phu Quoc in the southern province of An Giang as an “Asian star,” citing its shockingly beautiful scenery and experiences that stand out to the rest of Vietnam.

Vietnam’s domestic tourism market is recording encouraging signs ahead of the 2026 New Year holiday, following the announcement that the public break will last four consecutive days from January 1 to 4.

VOV.VN - Travel website Hindustan Times of India has selected Vietnam as one of six Asian most appealing winter destinations offering endless experiences to Indian visitors.

VOV.VN - Da Nang city, a major tourist destination in central Vietnam, welcomed 17.3 million visitors in 2025, up 15% year on year, underscoring the strong recovery and growing role of tourism in the city’s economic structure.

VOV.VN - The first museum in Vietnam dedicated to Phở is scheduled to open to the public on January 15, 2026, at the corner of Nguyen Thai Hoc and Pham Ngu Lao streets in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines officially launched its first nonstop air route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Dien Bien on December 24.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City air route placed fourth among the world’s busiest domestic routes in 2025, according to OAG, a British aviation data and analytics firm.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tourism industry is on track to achieve record-breaking revenue in 2025, with total earnings expected to exceed VND1 quadrillion, representing a 19% increase compared to 2024, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

VOV.VN - The number of Vietnamese tourists traveling to Thailand in 2025 has recorded a rare and significant decline, according to preliminary statistics from Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS).

VOV.VN - Ha Phat Church in the southern province of Dong Nai has become a popular check-in destination in recent days, attracting large crowds eager to admire a 35-metre-tall Christmas tree crafted from 3,000 nón lá (traditional Vietnamese conical hats).

VOV.VN - Hunnu Air of Mongolia and Air Cambodia are preparing to open new direct air routes to Cam Ranh Airport in southcentral Khanh Hoa province from late 2025 and early 2026, helping improve air connectivity and attract international visitors to Nha Trang city.

VOV.VN - The recent launch of tourism ecommerce platform Visit Vietnam is expected to lay the digital foundation for a data-driven, transparent, and more competitive tourism industry, supporting smarter governance, more efficient business operations, and higher-quality travel experiences.