Vietnam welcomed nearly 10.7 million international arrivals in the first half of 2025, marking an increase of nearly 21% compared to the same period last year, and up 26% compared to 2019 – the ‘golden era’ of Vietnamese tourism before COVID-19 pandemic struck.

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and its United Arab Emirates (UAE) counterpart - Etihad Airways - have signed a frequent flyer partnership agreement that will enable members of their loyalty schemes to earn and redeem miles across both networks.

Australian journalist and photographer Ronan O’Connell captured stunning beauty and cuisine of Vietnam in an article published by The Daily Telegraph on July 3.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 22.1 million visitors during the six-month period, generating nearly VND118 trillion (approximately US$4.6 billion) in tourism revenue, a 27.3% year-on-year increase that represents 45.4% of the city’s annual target, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Japan target two million two-way tourist visits each year, with central Da Nang city emerging as a key hub for bilateral tourism.

VOV.VN - Tam Tien fish market in central Da Nang city offers a one-of-a-kind experience during the early morning hours, drawing travellers and photographers alike with its vibrant coastal charm.

VOV.VN - Chinese carrier Spring Airlines launched two regular international round-trip routes connecting Shanghai and Ningbo (China) and Hanoi (Vietnam) on July 1-2, marking the airline’s first commercial flights to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Da Lat, the charming highland resort area in Vietnam’s Lam Dong province, has been ranked fourth on Agoda’s list of Top 9 Most Affordable Summer Getaways in Asia, according to the latest announcement by the digital travel platform.

VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on July 3 launched a new direct route connecting Osaka (Japan) and Da Nang (Vietnam), operating four times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Nha Trang in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has emerged as one of the most popular destinations for tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK) this summer, according to a July 1 report by the RoK’s Kyowon Tour news site on overseas travel trends.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese budget carrier VietJet Air on July 1 launched a new direct route connecting Hanoi (Vietnam) with Chengdu (China), aiming to boost summer travel demand and expand its growing network in the Chinese market.

Vietnamese tourist arrivals in China’s Yunnan province have surged this year, with group travel via cross-border rail routes becoming increasingly popular, especially through Yunnan's Hekou border gate.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines on July 1 inaugurated its direct air route between Hanoi and Milan, marking the first-ever direct air link between Vietnam and Italy.

VOV.VN - Philippine Airlines’ flight PR585 landed at Da Nang International Airport, at 12:45 p.m. on July 1, bringing 193 passengers to the central city of Vietnam and marking the official launch of the direct route between Manila (Philippines) and Da Nang.

VOV.VN - A Vietnam tourism promotion roadhow took place in Munich, Germany, on June 30 as part of a broader initiative to promote Vietnam’s tourism across Europe.

VOV.VN - The ancient town of Hoi An has been named one of the eight best family-friendly holiday destinations in Asia by UK-based magazine Time Out.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve in Ba Thuoc and Quan Hoa districts in the north central province of Thanh Hoa is becoming an ideal destination for trekkers.

A Vietnam tourism promotion event, part of the "Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Europe," was held in Prague, the Czech Republic, drawing attention from local travel businesses, media, and partners.

VOV.VN - Hanoi has earned a spot on Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of "15 Dream International Vacations That Are Surprisingly Affordable," coming in at 13th place globally.

VOV.VN - Chau Doc, Ha Tinh, Phu Ly, Tam Ky, and Con Dao have been highlighted in Booking.com’s 2025 Sustainable Travel Report as standout examples of local destinations embracing responsible tourism.

VOV.VN - Vietnam appears on the cover of the July–August 2025 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK), one of the world’s most widely read and respected travel magazines. The issue highlights the country’s misty mountains, beaches, and imperial cities.

VOV.VN - The Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2025 officially opened on June 26 in Luang Prabang, Laos, under the theme “United Journey, Stronger Together”, with a strong focus on regional cooperation, green growth, and sustainable tourism.

VOV.VN - The Times of India has published an article revealing Asia’s top five wellness tourism destinations in 2025, with the Vietnamese UNESCO World Heritage Site Hoi An in fifth position.

VOV.VN - As Hanoi is stepping up efforts to become a more creative and experience-rich destination, the city is launching new tourism products to meet peak-season demand and elevate its profile on the global travel map.

As Vietnam is moving forward with plans to restructure its administrative apparatus, the tourism industry finds itself presented with an unprecedented golden opportunity to forge inter-regional connections as well as drive growth in a new era – that of the nation’s rise.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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