VOV.VN - Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and major destinations across Vietnam are drawing large crowds on the second day of the National Day holiday period, as people visit historical and cultural sites, entertainment venues, beaches and islands during the five-day break.

VOV.VN - A proposed 48-72-hour visa-free transit scheme in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City could turn connecting passengers into short-stay tourists, extending their time in Vietnam, boosting visitor spending and strengthening the two cities as international gateways.

Vietnam has strong potential to develop sustainable tourism, particularly through community-based and agricultural tourism that preserves local culture, creates livelihoods and delivers lasting value to both visitors and communities, experts said at the 20th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo (ITE HCMC 2026).

VOV.VN - Noi Bai International Airport serves approximately 115,000 passengers and 701 flights today (August 29), the first day of the National Day holiday, with peak traffic concentrated at the domestic terminal.

The tourism sector is gearing up for the five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2, with destinations and businesses rolling out new products and activities while strengthening preparations to ensure safe, quality services for visitors.

More than 300 experts and tourism executives shared expertise and proposed initiatives to develop MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism at a high-level forum in HCM City on August 27.

VOV.VN - A new rail tourism service connecting some of Central Vietnam’s most prominent heritage, historical, cultural, and natural attractions was launched on August 28, linking Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park with the former imperial capital of Hue along a route of approximately 190km.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tourism industry is set for a new growth phase under the Politburo’s Resolution 26, targeting higher value, quality, technology and innovation alongside 45-50 million international visitors and a direct contribution of 10-12% to GDP by 2030.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s two biggest international airports Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat are gearing up for a sharp rise in passenger traffic during the upcoming National Day holiday from August 28 to September 2.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism hosted the first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Tourism Ministers’ Conference in Ho Chi Minh City on August 26, establishing a ministerial-level tourism cooperation mechanism among the three countries.

VOV.VN -The 20th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo (ITE HCMC 2026) opened on August 27 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), attracting over 520 exhibitors and 260 international buyers from over 40 countries and territories for an estimated 21,000 B2B trade sessions.

Vietjet has already started selling the 3.1 million tickets available across its domestic and international network for the peak Lunar New Year travel period from January 22 to February 20, 2027.

VOV.VN - Mainland China has emerged as the top international destination for Vietnamese travelers during the National Day holiday (September 2), accounting for nearly 40% of international flight bookings and 63% of overseas hotel bookings on Trip.com.

VOV.VN - Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) launched two new direct air routes connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on August 25, operating one daily return flight on each route.

The central province of Lam Dong is stepping up efforts to promote its tourism brand and attract more international visitors through stronger links with overseas travel businesses.

VOV.VN - More than 120 content creators from over 20 countries and territories have recently spent five days exploring Da Nang’s culture, cuisine, nature and tourism services, creating their own stories and sharing them with international audiences through digital platforms.

The autumn festival of Sa Pa ward in the northwestern province of Lao Cai opened on August 23 evening with an art programme celebrating the 12th conference on cooperation among Vietnam's Lao Cai, Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh, and China’s Yunnan province along the economic corridor.

A leading American media outlet has mapped out the ultimate 10-stop “backbone” for an unforgettable cross-country itinerary across Vietnam in 2026.

Vietnam Airlines has officially launched a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, Sri Lanka, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to operate direct flights to the South Asian island nation.

VOV.VN - Panamanian-flagged cruise ship Adora Magic City, carrying around 4,000 tourists from Shenzhen, China, docked at Cam Ranh International Port in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on August 24.

VOV.VN - Russian airline Aeroflot is set to launch a twice-weekly scheduled service between Moscow and Phu Quoc from October 15, using wide-body aircraft, while charter flights from Russia to the island are expected to resume in late September, several weeks earlier than last year.

VOV.VN - Da Nang has emerged as the most-searched overseas destination among Thai travellers seeking stays of at least 30 nights, surpassing Bali, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur, Thai newspaper The Nation reported on August 23, citing data from Agoda Thailand.

Vietnam is shifting tourism growth from attracting more visitors to generating greater value from each trip, with a focus on higher spending, longer stays, green development, technology application and cultural experiences.

VOV.VN - More than 40km south of the city centre of Hanoi, Cuu Village preserves moss-covered gates, narrow lanes, old tiled roofs and houses blending Vietnamese and French architectural influences, offering a rare pause amid the rapid urbanisation of the capital’s outskirts.

VOV.VN - The Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Swiss Tourism for Sustainable Development in Vietnam project, on August 21 launched the Da Nang Green Stay criteria for tourist accommodation establishments, under the theme of ensuring green practices and elevating destinations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam ranked third globally in Google searches for package tours in the first half of 2026, up 22% year on year, while searches by international travelers increased 20%, according to Google Vietnam.

Vietnam has emerged as one of the destinations drawing strong interest from Indonesian travellers at the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2026, taking place in Jakarta from August 20-23.

VOV.VN - Domestic and foreign tourists will have the chance to experience wet-rice culture and the daily lives of locals in the southern region at the second Vietnam international rice industry festival slated for November 23–26 in Can Tho City.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese citizens are eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy from August 20, while they can also enter Hainan Province visa-free for stays of up to 30 days.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines Group comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vasco from August 25 will start selling nearly 3.7 million tickets for the 2027 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, up 11% from the 2026 peak season.