The tourism sector emerged as a bright spot in Vietnam’s socio-economic landscape in 2024, surpassing key targets for visitor numbers and revenue.

Around 750,000 people visited tourist attractions, entertainment sites and shopping areas in Ho Chi Minh City during the New Year holiday (December 31 - January 1), according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese tourist hotspots such as the capital city of Hanoi, the ancient city of Hoi An, and Son Doong Cave in Quang Binh province continued to garner praise from international media outlets this year, with some winning global recognition for the first time, including Ha Giang and Ha Nam.

VOV.VN - Dutch cruise ship Noordam carrying 2,000 international tourists on board, mainly from Europe and America, docked at Tien Sa Port in the coastal city of Da Nang on January 1.

VOV.VN - Singapore's opengovasia.com website has recently run an article saying that Vietnam, with over 78 million internet users and 73.3% of its population actively engaging on social networks, has cultivated an ideal environment for a thriving digital eco-system and technological advancements in tourism.

VOV.VN - Bat Trang ceramic village, Nhat Tan flower village, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, and Dam Sen cultural park are among the ideal destinations for travelers to enjoy in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City during the New Year holiday.

Over 30 high-speed ferries and 60 flights land in Phu Quoc daily, creating a delightful sight for the tourism industry: stepping outside to see endless lines of eager visitors.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi, which is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, has set a target of welcoming more than 30 million visitors ahead in 2025, 11.1% higher than that of 2024.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City expects to receive 8.5 million international visitors and 45 million domestic visitors in 2025, and earn VND260,000 billion from tourism services, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s central and southern regions have been named among the 100 best food regions in the world, as compiled by international food website TasteAtlas.

The People's Committee of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on December 30 hosted a special event to welcome its 10 millionth tourist of the year.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Hoa Binh is the only Vietnamese representative to have been named in the list of the top 71 most beautiful places in the world, as compiled by New York-based travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler.

VOV.VN - The number of foreign tourists visiting Cambodia soared by 22% to reach over six million over the past 11 months as Thailand continued to top the list of tourist arrivals, followed by Vietnam.

The central coastal city of Da Nang is set to launch an array of new tourism offerings in 2025, including cultural festivals, upgraded attractions, and enhanced coastal amenities, as it aims for more ambitious tourism targets in the year.

With over 78 million internet users and 73.3% of the population using social networks, Vietnam possesses an ideal environment to drive the development of a robust digital ecosystem and a thriving tourism technology sector.

Renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has dedicated an entire article to explain the allure of Phu Quoc to its nearly 5 million readers.

VOV.VN - A 30-second video will be released on famous news broadcaster Cable News Network (CNN) of the United States and digital platforms to introduce Vietnamese tourism worldwide, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City will renovate the area in front of Ben Thanh Market in the city centre, transforming it into a large square similar to New York’s Times Square.

VOV.VN - The Da Lat - Lam Dong wine, tea, coffee, and specialty street opened on December 26 in Da Lat in the central highlands province of Lam Dong.

VOV.VN - The coastal city of Da Nang has recently announced the "Da Nang Food Tour" programme on the occasion of Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025.

National-flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set to elevate travel experience for passengers with the launch of premium economy class across its entire domestic flight network from January 14, 2025.

VOV.VN - The Me Linh Flower Festival 2024 is poised to take place as the northern region’s second largest event of its kind from December 26 to 29 in Me Linh district, roughly 27km from the city centre.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and the central city of Hue have been named among top 100 best food cities in the world as complied by international food website TasteAtlas.

VOV.VN - British magazine Time Out has unveiled its list of eight ideal destinations to visit in Asia in 2025, with Da Nang, the sole representative from Vietnam, securing third place on the list.

VOV.VN - In 2024, Vietnamese airports recorded a total of 109 million passengers, reflecting the robust recovery and growth of the aviation industry, reported the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

The official launch of the first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, which connects Ben Thanh Market in district 1 with Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc city, not only marks a significant milestone in its urban transport system but add a catalyst for the city’s stronger tourism development.

VOV.VN - The tourism industry of Vietnam has planned to receive 22-23 million international visitors by 2025 as part of its efforts to recover and grow the tourism industry following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has achieved high on-time performance (OTP) of approximately 82% during the 11-month period, according to statistics released by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

VOV.VN - The southern island city of Phu Quoc, a major tourist destination in Vietnam, on December 20 welcomed the first flights from Singapore of Scoot airline and a China Eastern Airlines flight from China’s Xi'an.

Phu Quoc city, a popular resort island off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, reeled in over VND21.17 trillion (US$831.75 million) in 2024 tourism revenue, accounting for more than 84% of the province's total turnover from the sector.