Ho Chi Minh City makes Asia-Pacific’s top 10 in 2025 travel ranking
Ho Chi Minh City makes Asia-Pacific’s top 10 in 2025 travel ranking

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked among the top 10 best cities to visit in the Asia-Pacific region in 2025, according to a reader survey conducted by Travel + Leisure.

Ho Chi Minh City makes Asia-Pacific’s top 10 in 2025 travel ranking
Hanoi eyes 46 million visitors by 2030
Hanoi eyes 46 million visitors by 2030

Hanoi aims to welcome 46 million visitors by 2030, including 12 million international arrivals, heard at the 2nd Congress of the Hanoi Department of Tourism’s Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term on June 24.

Hanoi eyes 46 million visitors by 2030
Russia moves to launch visa-free group travel with Vietnam
Russia moves to launch visa-free group travel with Vietnam

VOV.VN - Russia is working to establish a visa-free group travel scheme with Vietnam, the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation announced on June 24.

Russia moves to launch visa-free group travel with Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines partners with Korea’s aT to promote K-Food in Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines partners with Korea’s aT to promote K-Food in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Korean food products (K-Food) in the Vietnamese market by utilizing the airline’s wide-ranging service ecosystem.

Vietnam Airlines partners with Korea’s aT to promote K-Food in Vietnam
Tra Ly lotus pond – a hidden gem in Quang Nam
Tra Ly lotus pond – a hidden gem in Quang Nam

VOV.VN - Nestled in Duy Son commune, Duy Xuyen district of Quang Nam province, Tra Ly lotus pond remains a relatively untouched destination.

Tra Ly lotus pond – a hidden gem in Quang Nam
Five Vietnamese river cruises honoured among Asia’s best by Travel + Leisure
Five Vietnamese river cruises honoured among Asia’s best by Travel + Leisure

VOV.VN - For the first time, five Vietnamese river cruises have been ranked among the Top 10 Best River Cruises in Asia by the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025—one of the world’s most prestigious accolades in luxury travel.

Five Vietnamese river cruises honoured among Asia’s best by Travel + Leisure
Vietnam and Poland ramp up tourism, sports cooperation
Vietnam and Poland ramp up tourism, sports cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Ho An Phong held a meeting with Polish Secretary of State for Sport and Tourism Piotr Borys on June 23 in Warsaw to step up cooperation in tourism and sports between the two countries.

Vietnam and Poland ramp up tourism, sports cooperation
Nearly 60 million passengers pass through airports in H1 2025
Nearly 60 million passengers pass through airports in H1 2025

VOV.VN - In the first half of 2025, the number of passengers passing through Vietnam’s airports is estimated to have reached approximately 59.7 million, an increase of 9.1% compared to the same period last year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (​​​​​​​CAAV).

Nearly 60 million passengers pass through airports in H1 2025
‘Vietnam is calling’: Social media videos give boost to Vietnamese tourism
‘Vietnam is calling’: Social media videos give boost to Vietnamese tourism

Over the past week, vibrant videos tagged ‘Vietnam is calling’ have gone viral on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, sparking a global travel craze.

‘Vietnam is calling’: Social media videos give boost to Vietnamese tourism
Korean tourists to Sa Pa surge 333% year on year
Korean tourists to Sa Pa surge 333% year on year

VOV.VN - Tour bookings to Sa Pa, a major tourist resort in northern Vietnam, from the Republic of Korea soared in the first half of 2025, with a staggering 333% year-on-year increase, according to Hana Tour, the RoK’s largest travel agency.

Korean tourists to Sa Pa surge 333% year on year
Paragliding show to light up Nha Trang sky this summer
Paragliding show to light up Nha Trang sky this summer

VOV.VN - The Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee announced on June 23 the organisation of a powered paragliding performance to celebrate the Nha Trang Sea Culture and Tourism Festival 2025.

Paragliding show to light up Nha Trang sky this summer
Vietnamese airlines to purchase carbon credits from 2026
Vietnamese airlines to purchase carbon credits from 2026

VOV.VN - Vietnam is set to participate in the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) programme, starting January 1, 2026, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vietnamese airlines to purchase carbon credits from 2026
Tourism festival in Warsaw spotlights Vietnamese culture and cuisine
Tourism festival in Warsaw spotlights Vietnamese culture and cuisine

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Culture and Tourism Festival 2025 officially opened on June 22 in Warsaw, Poland, as part of a broader promotional campaign targeting Vietnam’s tourism markets in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany.

Tourism festival in Warsaw spotlights Vietnamese culture and cuisine
Vinh airport to close for six months for runway upgrade
Vinh airport to close for six months for runway upgrade

VOV.VN - Vinh International Airport in central Nghe An province will be temporarily closed for six months, to allow for repairs to the runway and taxiways, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vinh airport to close for six months for runway upgrade
Phu Quoc named among Asia’s top three islands by Travel + Leisure
Phu Quoc named among Asia’s top three islands by Travel + Leisure

VOV.VN - US travel magazine Travel + Leisure has announced the winners of its Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2025, with Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island listed among the top three destinations in the Best Islands category, as voted by readers.

Phu Quoc named among Asia’s top three islands by Travel + Leisure
“Enjoy Da Nang 2025” opens with hands-on experiences and local flavors
“Enjoy Da Nang 2025” opens with hands-on experiences and local flavors

VOV.VN - The "Enjoy Da Nang 2025" festival kicked off on June 20 at East Sea Park, bringing a burst of cultural, culinary, and outdoor activities to the central coastal city.

“Enjoy Da Nang 2025” opens with hands-on experiences and local flavors
Travel + Leisure reveals Vietnam’s top hotels and resorts of 2025
Travel + Leisure reveals Vietnam’s top hotels and resorts of 2025

VOV.VN - US travel magazine Travel + Leisure has revealed the Vietnam winners of its Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2025, spotlighting the country’s best hotels and resorts as voted by readers.

Travel + Leisure reveals Vietnam’s top hotels and resorts of 2025
Agoda lists Da Lat among Asia's top wellness escapes
Agoda lists Da Lat among Asia's top wellness escapes

VOV.VN - Digital travel platform Agoda has included Da Lat City in Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Lam Dong in its list of Asia’s most rejuvenating wellness destinations, describing it as an ideal retreat for those seeking holistic, health-focused experiences.

Agoda lists Da Lat among Asia's top wellness escapes
Direct flights and visa policies drive surge in Russian tourism to Vietnam
Direct flights and visa policies drive surge in Russian tourism to Vietnam

VOV.VN - Vietnam is experiencing a sharp rise in Russian tourist arrivals, driven by the swift resumption of direct charter flights, favourable visa policies, and the country’s strong appeal as a safe, affordable, and year-round warm destination.

Direct flights and visa policies drive surge in Russian tourism to Vietnam
Da Nang emerges as premier destination for Middle East’s affluent travellers
Da Nang emerges as premier destination for Middle East’s affluent travellers

The Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route’s inauguration on June 2 not only marked a milestone for Vietnam’s aviation sector but also captured the attention of major international media outlets.

Da Nang emerges as premier destination for Middle East’s affluent travellers
European outreach campaign highlights Vietnam as top travel destination
European outreach campaign highlights Vietnam as top travel destination

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, in partnership with the Vietnam Tourism Development Support Fund and other stakeholders, will hold a series of promotion events from June 20 to July 2 in Warsaw (Poland), Prague (Czech Republic), and Munich (Germany).

European outreach campaign highlights Vietnam as top travel destination
Where the Perfume River meets five bridges in harmony of past and present
Where the Perfume River meets five bridges in harmony of past and present

VOV.VN - For generations, the gentle Perfume River has symbolised Hue and inspired countless works of poetry, music, and art. Its bridges are more than transport links; they are historical witnesses and striking features of the former imperial city's cultural landscape.

Where the Perfume River meets five bridges in harmony of past and present
Vietnam’s North-South Express named world’s best train ride
Vietnam’s North-South Express named world’s best train ride

VOV.VN - The iconic Reunification Express of Vietnam has been named the number one experience on Lonely Planet’s newly released list of the 24 most incredible train journeys to book in 2025.

Vietnam’s North-South Express named world’s best train ride
Vietnam becomes key tourism market for Republic of Korea
Vietnam becomes key tourism market for Republic of Korea

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as one of the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) most important tourism markets, with 224,000 Vietnamese visitors traveling to the RoK in the first five months of this year alone.

Vietnam becomes key tourism market for Republic of Korea
Golden shower trees in full bloom around West Lake
Golden shower trees in full bloom around West Lake

VOV.VN - As summer arrives, golden shower trees (Cassia fistula) burst into brilliant yellow bloom along the streets surrounding Hanoi’s West Lake, capturing the attention of both locals and visitors.

Golden shower trees in full bloom around West Lake
Vietnam Airlines to launch first direct flight between Vietnam and Denmark
Vietnam Airlines to launch first direct flight between Vietnam and Denmark

VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set to inaugurate the first-ever direct air route between Vietnam and Denmark, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Copenhagen, starting December 15, 2025.

Vietnam Airlines to launch first direct flight between Vietnam and Denmark
VietJet launches first direct flight, bringing Russian tourists to Khanh Hoa
VietJet launches first direct flight, bringing Russian tourists to Khanh Hoa

VOV.VN - Budget airline VietJet Air launched its first direct flight from Vladivostok, Russia, to Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam, on June 15.

VietJet launches first direct flight, bringing Russian tourists to Khanh Hoa
Harvest season transforms Hanoi’s outskirts into a living canvas
Harvest season transforms Hanoi’s outskirts into a living canvas

VOV.VN - The harvest season on the outskirts of Hanoi resembles a colourful countryside painting, adorned with the golden hue of ripened rice, the blue of the sky, the white of drifting clouds, and the radiant smiles of farmers during the harvest days.

Harvest season transforms Hanoi’s outskirts into a living canvas
Tan Son Nhat Airport to serve nearly 10 million passengers this summer
Tan Son Nhat Airport to serve nearly 10 million passengers this summer

VOV.VN - Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is preparing for a sharp rise in passenger traffic during the summer peak season, expecting to welcome approximately 9.9 million travelers between June 16 and August 15.

Tan Son Nhat Airport to serve nearly 10 million passengers this summer
Phu Quoc improves tourism to well serve APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027
Phu Quoc improves tourism to well serve APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027

In preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027, Phu Quoc island city in the southern province of Kien Giang is actively raising public awareness and encouraging community involvement in building a green, clean, beautiful, and civilised city so as to shape the image of “Every Phu Quoc resident serves as a tourism ambassador.”

Phu Quoc improves tourism to well serve APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027
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