VOV.VN - The Bahamas-flagged cruise ship Norwegian Sky, carrying 1,950 foreign passengers and over 860 crew members onboard, docked at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa province on March 22.

Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to launch direct flights from Hanoi to Bengaluru and Hyderabad starting in May, while private carrier Vietjet has already commenced services connecting Ho Chi Minh City to these two major Indian hubs on March 18.

A business networking event took place in Phan Thiet city on March 19, bringing together nearly 100 representatives of agencies, tourism enterprises, and media organisations from the south-central province of Binh Thuan and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VOV.VN - Ha Van Sieu, deputy director general of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, held a working session on March 20 with a Japanese delegation from Kagawa Prefecture, led by Mitsuo Katahara, an official of Takamatsu city.

The resumption of charter and regular flights from Russia to Vietnam has fueled growing interest in the Southeast Asian destination.

Phong Nha in the central province of Quang Binh has topped the list of the most affordable destinations for spring travel in April and May selected by digital travel platform Agoda.

VOV.VN - Representatives from 18 Australian travel companies joined a famtrip delegation to Quang Nam province on March 18 and March 19 as part of efforts to inquire into the local tourism products and attractions on offer in the region.

VOV.VN - Ethiopian Airlines, one of Africa’s leading carriers, announced on March 18 the launch of a new route connecting Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, with Hanoi.

As many as 200 Iranian tourists arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on March 19 on the first charter flight from the Middle Eastern country to Vietnam, marking a milestone in bilateral tourism cooperation.

VOV.VN - The Organising Committee of the Hue National Tourism Year 2025 has announced an official poster for the event, which draws inspiration from main activities to be held throughout the year.

With 77% responding that sustainability is important in their travel choices for 2025, travellers from Vietnam earned a spot as one of Asia’s top five most sustainability-conscious, according to Agoda’s 2025 Sustainable Travel Survey.

VOV.VN -Images of vendors carrying grapefruit flowers have become a common sight on many streets across the capital in recent days, drawing passers-by with the delicate fragrance of the blossoms.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines has announced an increase in flight frequency between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Manila, the capital of the Philippines, to accommodate growing travel demand between the two nations.

VOV.VN - As many as 39 unique activities will be held during the 11th Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa Sea Festival from April 10 to June 27, aiming to honour the cultural values of Vietnamese seaand islands, according to Khanh Hoa provincial People's Committee.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City metro line has been listed among 12 Asian best places to visit as part of the world’s greatest places of 2025, as compiled by TIME magazine of the United States.

VOV.VN - The expanded visa exemption policy and strong growth recorded in international visitors from traditional markets are expected to bring great prospects for the tourism industry this year and beyond.

VOV.VN - Flight number ZF2577 from Russia’s Irkutsk International Airport, operated by Azu Air, landed at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa province on March 17, bringing 231 Russian tourists to the locality.

VOV.VN - The Mekong Delta Tourism Association hosted a conference in Beijing on March 17 to ramp up the region’s tourism promotion activities in the Chinese market.

VOV.VN - Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has come third on the list of the Top 8 most underrated foodie cities in Asia, according to Tatler Asia, a leading luxury platform which celebrates the best of Asia.

VOV.VN - An international Famtrip delegation, consisting of 21 buyers from travel companies and media outlets of the Republic of Korea (RoK), has been visiting the southcentral province of Binh Thuan from March 17 to 20 to explore new tourism products and services.

Train Street remains a popular tourist attraction in Hanoi despite safety concerns. Experts propose solutions ranging from relocation to regulated tourism.

In recent years, wedding tourism has emerged as a growing contributor to local economies in several regions across Vietnam.

Hai Phong city is ramping up efforts to showcase its tourism potential to international markets, with a particular focus on North America.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier, will resume direct flights between Hanoi and Moscow from May 8, operating twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays after a three-year suspension.

VOV.VN - Every March Nam Cum village in Dien Bien province is adorned with Ban (Bauhinia variegata) flowers in full bloom, painting the area with delicate white and purple flowers.

Kazakhstan's national flag carrier Air Astana and SCAT Airlines have scheduled flights from Almaty and Astana to Da Nang starting this June, after the two airlines worked with the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to launch the new air routes.

About 1,700 tourists, 85% of whom are Japanese, aboard a chartered cruise ship are scheduled to visit Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 30.

VOV.VN - More than 500 guests and 80 speakers, including experts from various fields such as interior design, financial technology, real estate development, and hotel management, are expected to participate in the eighth Hospitality Vietnam Conference (HVC2025) to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 15 - 16.

Recently, the prestigious travel magazine DestinAsian announced the list of Asia’s 10 most stunning islands as part of its annual Reader’s Choice Awards, and Phu Quoc stands as Vietnam’s sole representative on the list.

A series of positive developments since the start of the year has sparked optimism for the tourism sector, with industry insiders anticipating a booming season ahead.