Ho Chi Minh City seeks to turn concerts into tourism products to keep visitors longer
Ho Chi Minh City 13:25 14/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to turn the appeal of concerts and festivals into tourism products by linking live performances with sightseeing, food, shopping and entertainment to extend visitors' stays and increase their spending.
Tourists could be charged for overnight stays at Vietnam’s Dong Van Karst Plateau
Travel 19:37 13/11/2026Authorities in northern Vietnam’s Tuyen Quang Province are considering charging tourists VND30,000 (US$1.16) per person per night for overnight stays at the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark to fund conservation and sustainable tourism.
Free museums, cultural festivals: What to explore in Vietnam's Da Nang this November
Travel 17:44 13/11/2026Da Nang is giving tourists more reasons to explore beyond its beaches, with free museum admission on November 24 and a lineup of folk performances, craft demonstrations, and heritage exhibitions.
Large yachts flock to Phu Quoc’s new port amid tourism boom
Travel 16:42 12/11/2026Large yachts have begun operating from the newly opened An Thoi Port on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island, offering island-hopping tours as demand from international visitors grows.
Vietnam gains ground on Thailand in race for international tourists
Travel 10:52 11/11/2026Vietnam is closing in on Thailand in international tourist arrivals, with the gap between the two countries narrowing to 5.9 million visitors in the first 10 months of 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City's 100-year master plan: Tourism must be part of urban restructuring
In-Depth 19:10 10/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City's master plan for 2025-50, with a 100-year vision, is not merely about expanding urban space. It also calls for restructuring the city's growth model and pursuing sustainable development.
Nha Trang bans beach soccer after stray balls hit tourists
Travel 10:17 08/11/2026Authorities in Nha Trang, a popular beach destination in south-central Vietnam, have banned soccer along Tran Phu Beach and its adjoining parks, citing safety concerns after stray balls repeatedly struck tourists.
Da Nang eyes international air route expansion, tourism promotion on aircraft
Travel 16:30 04/11/2026Da Nang City, located in central Vietnam, plans to expand its international air connectivity and promote its tourism image by featuring the city’s attractions on aircraft under a cooperation agreement signed on Wednesday between the city and low-cost air carrier Vietjet for the 2026-30 period.
Vietnam seeks to develop medical tourism, tap high-value potential
Vietnam News 10:26 03/11/2026Medical tourism offers Vietnam a new avenue for diversifying tourism products, improving healthcare services and generating greater economic value. However, realizing this potential requires an integrated, professional service ecosystem that ensures quality and safety.
Ho Chi Minh City builds global tourism brand as megacity
Ho Chi Minh City 18:56 27/10/2026Implementing the Politburo's Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW on developing tourism into a key economic sector in the new era, Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to better harness its potential, enhance competitiveness and increase the value of its tourism offerings.
Vietravel Airlines receives new aircraft, expands int’l network ahead of year-end peak
Vietnam News 18:26 27/10/2026Vietravel Airlines officially took delivery of an Airbus A321 aircraft, coded VN-A295, at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on the morning of October 27, continuing its fleet expansion plan for 2026.
Vietnam’s Hoi An sees 20% drop in visitors, bookings surge from November
Travel 15:40 26/10/2026Visitor numbers at Hoi An Ancient Town in central Vietnam have fallen by around 20 percent year on year, but travel bookings for Hoi An are showing strong growth from November onward, according to tourism data and industry representatives.