VOV.VN - Ranked 12th on Time Out’s list of the world’s 40 coolest neighbourhoods in 2026, Tan Dinh ward offers a colourful mix of historic architecture, local food, culture and everyday life in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Lien Khuong International Airport has proposed that Scoot Airlines bring forward the launch of its Da Lat-Singapore route to December 2026 to meet expected higher travel demand during the Da Lat Flower Festival.

VOV.VN - The tourism industry aims to earn US$80-90 billion in revbenue by 2030 and to meet the target it needs to shift decisively from increasing visitor numbers to raising the quality and value of each trip, with a focus on longer stays, higher spending, better experiences and repeat visits.

VOV.VN - Sun Group and Visa, a global leader in digital payments technology, on September 23 officially established a comprehensive strategic partnership, as part of the official visit to the US by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and a high-level Vietnamese delegation.

Vietnam secured several nominations and honours at the 2026 World Spa Awards, including recognition in the World’s Best Eco Spa and World’s Best Wellness Destination categories.

VOV.VN - Da Nang and Nha Trang are among the Vietnamese destinations drawing strong interest from Korean travelers during this year’s Chuseok (Korean Full Moon Festival), as shorter holidays encourage demand for destinations less than five hours away by air.

VOV.VN - Sun Group and Marriott International exchanged a strategic cooperation document in New York on September 23, aiming to bring more upscale and luxury hospitality brands to Vietnam and expand the country’s MICE tourism potential.

The central city of Da Nang has launched the “I Love Da Nang” campaign, offering more than 5,000 gifts and discount vouchers to visitors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) from September 21-27 on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn (Chuseok), an important traditional festival offering a long holiday for Korean people.

VOV.VN - Vietjet has launched its maiden direct flight from Moscow to Vietnam’s south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, expanding direct connectivity to a surging Russian tourist market in the locality.

Hanoi’s tourism sector continues to grow, but expanding hotel supply, particularly in the high-end segment, is prompting businesses to seek new sources of demand and encourage longer stays to improve operational efficiency.

VOV.VN - Da Nang city in central Vietnam is the only Vietnamese destination featured in Lonely Planet’s “50 Best Places to Go in 2027” list.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Pakistan see significant potential for tourism cooperation, but turning that potential into actual visitor flows will require progress on visas, destination information, Halal services and air connectivity.

More than 1.5 million international visitors arrived in the first seven months, up more than 53% year on year; many flights from the Republic of Korea were nearly full; and searches in some markets rose by hundreds of percent.

Vietnam and China have agreed to tap cultural and tourism potential and values to promote cross-border tourism during a border tourism development talks held on September 19.

VOV.VN - Quang Ninh is expected to welcome around 75 international cruise ship calls carrying more than 100,000 passengers in 2026, as the northern border city expands its international tourism markets.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese tourist arrivals in the Republic of Korea (RoK) have kept growing in 2026 despite reduced flight capacity, with K-culture and flexible visa policies helping sustain demand.

Vietnam Airlines launched its annual campaign “Touching Hanoi Autumn 2026” on September 18 as part of a 2025–2030 cooperation agreement on cultural and tourism development between the national flag carrier and Hanoi.

VOV.VN - For many international visitors, shopping in Ho Chi Minh City is more than buying souvenirs; it is a way to discover local culture, meet people and experience the city’s vibrant everyday life.

VOV.VN - A steam-powered train is expected to undergo a trial run on the Hue-Da Nang route in October 2026, offering a new railway tourism experience centred on Hai Van Pass scenery and the nostalgia of historic train journeys.

VOV.VN -The Rong May Glass Bridge tourist site in Vietnam's northern province of Lai Chau is scheduled to suspend operations starting October 1 to ensure visitor safety amid construction concerns nearby.

VOV.VN - Thai Airways is set to officially launch a direct air route between Danang and Bangkok on December 1, 2026, opening a new gateway to connect the central Vietnamese coastal city with regional and international markets.

By mid-September, Da Nang city had provided consultancy for and welcomed nearly 200 MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) groups with more than 60,000 visitors, including around 35,400 international visitors from 121 groups and 24,600 domestic visitors from 78 ones.

VOV.VN - Russian journalists and content creators are exploring Hanoi’s tourism products and services on a presstrip from September 16-18, experiencing the capital’s attractions and activities to gain first-hand material for audiences in Russia.

VOV.VN - The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) on September 16 hosted an incentive tourism promotion seminar in Hai Phong City, with hundreds of businesses operating in the tourism sector in attendance.

VOV.VN - The Rhythms, a restaurant in Hanoi, has secured the third spot among the world’s finest fine-dining establishments in the 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards for Best of the Best Restaurants.

Vietravel Airlines has resumed daily round-trip flights between Hanoi and Da Lat, part of a broader push to expand its network and meet travel demand through year-end.

VOV.VN - Phu Quoc is showcasing tailored tourism services for the growing Indian market, with resorts, restaurants and attractions enhancing their offerings to meet the needs of Indian leisure, wedding and MICE travellers.

Vietnam is targeting 45–50 million international tourist arrivals by 2030, but experts say reaching the ambitious goal will depend on stronger infrastructure, policies, tourism products and growth quality.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism launched the video creation contest "Ho Chi Minh City-Culinary Flavors, Endless Stories" on September 15, alongside a seminar on building digital content for culinary tourism promotion.

As the 2026 autumn-winter tourism season gets under way, the northern coastal city of Quang Ninh is rolling out a series of distinctive cultural, sports and tourism activities aimed at connecting heritage values, extending visitors’ stays and increasing their spending.