VOV.VN - The Bahamas-flagged cruise ship Star Voyager arrived in Khanh Hoa, a south-central coastal province of Vietnam, on February 11, bringing 500 visitors as part of its Vietnam itinerary.

Vietnam’s tourism industry is entering a new growth phase, with Ho Chi Minh City’s special policies opening space and groundbreaking initiatives for leading enterprises, creating a “golden opportunity” for transformation, innovation and strategic growth toward 2035.

VOV.VN - Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing overseas destination for Russian tourists in 2025, as outbound travel from Russia rose sharply following the reopening of large-capacity markets, according to industry data.

VOV.VN - During the Lunar New Year of the Horse (Binh Ngo) 2026, Ha Long Bay in northern Quang Ninh province is expected to welcome six luxury cruise ship calls, bringing thousands of high-end international visitors from Europe and Hong Kong (China).

Carriers have added 19 additional aircraft, four more than a year earlier, bringing the total number of planes in service during the peak Tet (Lunar New Year) period to about 216–218.

Vietnam’s Con Dao has been ranked among the world’s best honeymoon destinations for 2026, according to a list released recently by Vogue.

VOV.VN - The Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a series of tourism stimulus programmes aimed at boosting visitor arrivals and strengthening the city’s destination appeal in 2026.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines has announced the opening of a nonstop air route between Hanoi and Amsterdam, scheduled to begin on June 16, marking the first direct air connection between Vietnam and the Netherlands.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has, for the first time, entered the list of the world’s 10 most attractive countries for retirees, according to the 2026 ranking released by France-based information platform Retraite sans Frontières (Retirement Without Borders).

Situated along the banks of the Thao River, Sai Nga conical hat village in Cam Khe commune, the northern province of Phu Tho, remains one of the few traditional craft villages that still preserve and develop a long-standing trade across generations.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City-based Tan Son Nhat International Airport is expected to operate more than 1,000 flights per day during peak travel days of the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday (Tet), as passenger demand surges across Vietnam’s busiest aviation hub.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s railway authorities have temporarily suspended train services across Hanoi’s Long Bien Bridge after a steel connection plate in the bridge’s structure fractured, raising safety concerns on the 124-year-old landmark.

VOV.VN - Arrivals from Cambodia to Vietnam tripled in January 2026 from the previous month, making Cambodia one of the country’s three largest source markets for the first time, government data showed on February 6.

VOV.VN - People’s Daily (Nhan Dan) Newspaper on February 6 released the music video "Song From A Secret Garden-Secret Garden in Vietnam," featuring performances by the renowned duo Secret Garden in Ninh Binh province, helping to showcase Vietnam’s cultural heritage, natural beauty and people to international audiences.

VOV.VN - The central coastal city of Da Nang has stepped up promotion of its MICE, wedding tourism brand at Outbound Travel Markets (OTM) 2026 taking place at Jio World Centre in Mumbai, India, from February 5 to 7.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed nearly 2.5 million foreign visitors in January 2026, the highest monthly figure on record, driven by visa reform and stronger tourism promotion.

VOV.VN - Northern Quang Ninh province will waive entrance fees at the Yen Tu relics and scenic complex for three years, from 2026 through December 31, 2028, under a resolution approved by the provincial People’s Council on February 5.

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang has welcomed and supported the wedding of an Indian couple with more than 250 guests, marking the opening of the city’s wedding tourism activities for 2026.

During the Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet) holiday, transport services between the mainland and Co To special zone will be maintained to meet travel demand, ensure the supply of essential goods and serve tourists.

VOV.VN - International visitor arrivals to Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang province rose strongly, underscoring the island’s growing appeal as an international tourism destination.

VOV.VN - East Asia and Southeast Asia accounted for the largest share of overall bookings this Lunar New Year season, with Vietnam, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Indonesia ranking among the fastest-growing destinations.

Vietnam aims to rank among the top three ASEAN countries and the world’s top 30 in the Soft Power Index by 2045, while becoming an attractive destination for tourism, investment, innovation and international cultural exchange, supporting its goal of becoming a developed, high-income nation.

VOV.VN - As part of its 2026 destination promotion programme, the Khanh Hoa Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center coordinated with the Khanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the provincial Tourism Association and Cam Ranh International Terminal JSC (CRTC) to host a famtrip delegation from Scoot Air (Singapore) to survey local destinations and tourism products.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines, in coordination with the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, has launched nearly 140 tourism promotion activities, aimed at strengthening Vietnam’s presence in key domestic and international markets and supporting two-way tourism growth.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) on February 2 announced its tourism promotion and marketing programmes for 2026, focusing on key markets.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) and the People’s Committee of Gia Lai province on February 2 held a press conference in Hanoi to introduce National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026, themed “Aspiration for the Blue Sea-Radiance of the Great Highlands”.

Authentic Asia DMC, in coordination with the Little Hoi An Group, Vietstar Cruises Investment JSC and Destination Chase, hosted a workshop introducing Vietnam’s tourism offerings in Tel Aviv on February 1, as part of the 32nd International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM 2026).

VOV.VN - Cherry blossom trees are blooming across Da Lat in Vietnam’s Lam Dong province as spring arrives, turning many streets and areas around Xuan Huong Lake pink and drawing crowds of residents and visitors for photos and sightseeing.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on February 1 welcomed two international cruise ships carrying a total of about 3,400 tourists, as cruise tourism continues to rebound strongly.

Quy Nhon in Gia Lai province has been honoured with the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026, marking the third time it has received this prestigious regional recognition, according to Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee.