VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will launch a direct air route connecting Hanoi and Hangzhou on November 15, 2026, operating four return flights per week to connect the capital with a major economic, technological, and tourism centre in eastern China.

VOV.VN - Bò kho (Vietnamese beef stew), a popular Vietnamese beef stew, has ranked 36th on TasteAtlas’ list of the world’s 100 best stews, making it the only Vietnamese representative in the ranking.

More than 7,000 business-to-business (B2B) connections were recorded at the Da Nang International Tourism Festival 2026 (DITF 2026), creating new opportunities for tourism businesses to expand partnerships, develop products and reach international markets.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Heritage Tourism Journey platform was officially launched on October 18, offering a new way to discover the historical and cultural legacy of Thang Long – Hanoi through digital technology.

VOV.VN - Two Vietnamese train journeys have been named among the world’s 20 best rail experiences in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with the Central Heritage Connection between Hue and Da Nang ranking 10th and The Vietage by Anantara taking 14th place.

VOV.VN - Two BIGBANG concerts in Hanoi on October 24-25 are driving a surge in travel demand, with flight bookings to the capital rising 74% and hotels near My Dinh Stadium fully booked well in advance.

VOV.VN - From watching birds fly freely and observing giraffes on a savannah to discovering wildlife from colder climates and enjoying cultural performances, Safari Can Gio is planned as a destination where visitors can explore animal habitats and experiences inspired by different parts of the world without leaving Vietnam.

From December 2, 2026, Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) plans to operate a nonstop service between Phu Quoc and Ahmedabad with five weekly flights and a journey time of approximately five hours and 25 minutes.

VOV.VN - A Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Amsterdam has showcased the country’s cultural heritage alongside its tourism offerings, while bringing Vietnamese and European tourism partners together to explore opportunities for closer cooperation and two-way travel.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes has been listed by Booking.com among five lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage destinations worth exploring in 2026.

VOV.VN - Saigontourist Group has won a double title at the 7th Annual World Culinary Awards held on October 14 in Green Island, Jamaica, being named "World's Best Culinary Festival 2026" and "Asia's Best Culinary Festival 2026."

VOV.VN - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang provided updates on two major visa policy updates during the regular press briefing on October 15, highlighting Vietnam's appreciation of Russia's visa exemption for Vietnamese passport holders and detailing the pilot visa-free policy for Chinese tour grou

The opening of Hang Boi (Boi Cave) archaeological site to visitors at the Thung Ui Cultural Tourism Area in Tay Hoa Lu ward has introduced a new approach to promoting archaeological heritage alongside tourism development in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese travel operators, airlines, and local partners are promoting the country’s tourism products at a joint booth during the TTG Travel Experience in Rimini, Italy, from October 14 to 16.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has launched a new tourism promotion and communications campaign, to build a unified destination brand and link promotional activities more closely with product and service quality, with the aim of attracting more visitors, increasing spending and extending their stays.

VOV.VN - BIGBANG’s upcoming world tour stops in Hanoi have sparked a major travel boom, driving a 74% year-on-year surge in flight bookings to the Vietnamese capital for late October, according to Trip.com data.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Austria hosted the Vietnam–Austria Tourism Forum 2026 in Vienna on October 13 to explore opportunities for closer tourism cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Quang Ninh city welcomed more than 2,300 Chinese tourists arriving aboard the Dream Cruise ship at Ha Long International Cruise Port on October 13 for local cultural and culinary tours.

The Government has approved a pilot visa exemption scheme for Chinese citizens travelling in groups to the south-central province of Khanh Hoa during the Vietnam–China Tourism Cooperation Year 2026–2027, according to a resolution signed on October 12 by Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van Giang.

VOV.VN - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing Vietnamese citizens to enter Russia without a visa for stays of up to 30 days, from October 15, 2026, through October 15, 2027, for tourism, business, family visits and other specified purposes.

In early October, the area beneath the Lung Cu National Flag Tower in Tuyen Quang province enters its most beautiful flower season, drawing visitors eager to admire the scenery, explore local culture and experience the lives of ethnic minority communities in the northern mountainous region.

VOV.VN - The Quang Ninh Tourism Association met with Japan’s Nachi-Katsuura Tourism Organization on October 11 to strengthen business links, exchange market information and explore opportunities to develop tourism products for visitors from both countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines will launch direct flights between Hanoi and Ahmedabad in western India on November 3, adding a seventh route to its India network as demand for travel between the two countries continues to grow.

VOV.VN - Vietjet Air operated its inaugural flight on the Prague-Hanoi route on October 10, establishing a direct air link between the Czech Republic and Vietnam to facilitate travel, tourism, and bilateral economic cooperation.

Tuyen Quang, a mountainous province on Vietnam's northern border, is deepening tourism cooperation with Wenshan Zhuang and Miao autonomous prefecture in China’s Yunnan province, seeking to widen its pool of foreign visitors, link tour routes and make better use of its tourism assets.

Ca Mau Airport is set to resume commercial flights on November 29, after being closed for over a year due to renovations.

Vietnam has ranked 10th among the world’s 20 most favourite countries in 2026, with 92.99 points by the the renowned US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) reported on October 8.

VOV.VN - Phu Quoc Island in southern An Giang province has been named Asia’s top island in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, scoring 95.26 points.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese tourism businesses will showcase tourism products and services at ITB Berlin 2027 in Germany from March 16–18, seeking international partnerships and opportunities to promote Vietnam as a destination and expand sustainable business.

VOV.VN - The Grand Ho Tram in Ho Chi Minh City has been named Best Integrated Resort at the TTG Travel Awards 2026, marking its second consecutive win at the prestigious regional tourism awards.