VOV.VN - Conflict in the Middle East has kept parts of the region’s airspace under restrictions, forcing several airlines to adjust flight schedules. In just a few days in mid-March, more than 3,000 passengers on flights between the Middle East and Vietnam were affected.

VOV.VN - A workshop aimed at strengthening tourism connectivity between Vietnam and Thailand was held in Bangkok on March 10 by the Bangkok branch of Vietnam Airlines in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand and the Vietnam Tourism Association.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Tourism Festival 2026, themed “Hanoi-Green Tourism, Digital Experience,” will take place from March 13 to 15 at Thong Nhat Park, with a string of activities introducing the capital as a friendly and experience-rich destination.

DestinAsian, Asia’s leading travel magazine, has just revealed the winners of its 19th Readers' Choice Awards. Unlike many rankings based on expert panels, these awards are decided entirely by the votes of millions of readers worldwide.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been ranked among the top five emerging travel destinations competing for international visitors in 2026, according to a list compiled by travel website Travel and Tour World.

VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is expected to launch a direct air route between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket, Thailand, starting April 2, further expanding its regional network in Southeast Asia and offering travelers a more convenient connection between the two popular destinations.

VOV.VN - Airfares from Vietnam to Europe have surged dramatically or sold out entirely following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, leaving many travelers and travel companies deeply concerned.

VOV.VN - International media have drawn attention to Vietnam’s expanding night-time tourism, from record-setting nightly fireworks displays in Phu Quoc to the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival.

VOV.VN - Helicopter sightseeing tours over Ho Chi Minh City will begin regular flights from March 11, aiming to become one of the city’s signature tourism products.

VOV.VN - International tourism to Vietnam continued to expand in the early months of 2026, with nearly 4.7 million foreign visitors recorded in the first two months of the year, highlighting sustained growth momentum in the country’s tourism industry.

Vietnamese tourism authorities and travel firms have activated emergency response plans to ensure the safety of Vietnamese travellers amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted flights and left many passengers stranded in recent days.

VOV.VN - After several days of disruption caused by escalating military tensions in the Middle East, Emirates Airlines of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has planned to restore some flights connecting Vietnam with Dubai, starting March 6.

The Ho Chi Minh City tourism sector’s robust growth is increasingly intertwined with the expanding role of overseas Vietnamese (OVs), who are helping draw international visitors and promote the image of a dynamic, compassionate metropolis.

VOV.VN - Several Middle East airlines operating routes to Vietnam have introduced flexible support policies for passengers affected by flight cancellations and schedule adjustments caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Qatar Airways has continued cancelling several passenger and cargo flights from Vietnam to the Middle East amid ongoing security concerns in the region.

VOV.VN - Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced the 10 most welcoming destinations in Vietnam as part of the 14th edition of its Traveller Review Awards.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines will increase flights between Hanoi and Dien Bien province in March to meet rising travel demand during the 2026 Ban Flower Festival and strengthen connectivity with Vietnam’s northwestern region.

Vietnamese airlines have been instructed not to operate flights through areas and airspace deemed to pose potential safety risks in the Middle East, amid ongoing military tensions in the region.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) has instructed travel agencies to suspend tours to conflict-affected areas in Iran, Israel and neighbouring parts of the Middle East, citing safety concerns.

The prestigious magazine Travel + Leisure recently dedicated an article to analyzing the allure of Phu Quoc, aka the "Pearl Island", asserting that it is entering a "golden era" - a moment where all elements converge to transform it from a potential destination into the region’s new resort hub.

VOV.VN - Qatar Airways has canceled 13 flights to and from Vietnam between March 3 and 1:00 pm on March 5 as tensions continue to disrupt airspace across parts of the Middle East, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

VOV.VN - Around 2,800 passengers at Noi Bai International Airport have had to adjust their travel plans after 13 flights operated by Middle Eastern carriers to and from Vietnam were canceled due to the ongoing conflict in the region.

For the first time, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) has coordinated with localities and stakeholders to announce a unified national tourism promotion programme that consolidates domestic and international activities across central agencies, local authorities and businesses.

VOV.VN - Travel enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City have activated emergency response protocols to ensure the safety and rights of Vietnamese travelers amid ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Da Nang city and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Daegu city have launched reciprocal tourism promotion spaces in each city, marking a new step in strengthening destination marketing, expanding international cooperation and advancing sustainable tourism development.

VOV.VN - During the peak period of the Lunar New Year of the Horse (Tet) 2026, Vietnam Airlines operated 16,714 one-way flights and carried 2.6 million passengers, up 10.6% and 13.5% year-on-year, meeting rising travel demand.

VOV.VN - Multiple flights to Vietnam have been canceled or adjusted after several Middle East countries closed or restricted their airspace amid escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

The world's leading travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, has just named Hon Thom cable car (Phu Quoc) and Ba Na cable car (Da Nang) on the list of the 11 most spectacular cable car routes in Asia, calling these "must-try once-in-a-lifetime" experiences.

Tourism in Hanoi posted robust growth in February, welcoming an estimated 3.18 million visitors, up 28.5% year-on-year.

VOV.VN - Mozambique has launched an electronic visa (e-visa) system for citizens of 183 countries and territories, including Vietnam, marking a major step in the country’s tourism drive and broader digital transformation agenda.