Vietnam kicks off 2026 tourism season with ceremonies for first arrivals

Vietnam kicks off 2026 tourism season with ceremonies for first arrivals

Destinations across Vietnam greeted the year's first visitors on the morning of January 1, marking an auspicious start to the new tourism season.

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Quy Nhon among best cities to visit in 2026: Lonely Planet

Quy Nhon, with its beautiful beach and unique cuisine, has been noted as one of the best destinations in 2026.

Localities welcome first foreign arrivals of 2026


The northeastern mountainous province of Lang Son and Hoi An ward in the Central city of Da Nang have marked a positive start to their tourism activities in 2026 by welcoming the first international tourist delegations of the year.

First cruise ship of 2026 brings over 3,000 passengers to Quang Ninh


The Northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on January 1 welcomed its first cruise ship of the year, carrying 3,016 passengers, mostly from the U.K., the U.S., Australia, Canada and Spain.

Phu Quoc Int’l Airport starts New Year with flight from RoK


In the early hours of January 1, 2026, the first international visitors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) officially arrived at Phu Quoc International Airport, marking the beginning of a highly promising tourism year for Pearl Island.
Exploring not-to-be-missed destination of Lo To Chai village

PANO - The United Nations World Tourism Organization (U.N. Tourism) has honored Lo Lo Chai in Lung Cu commune, Tuyen Quang province, as the “Best Tourism Village in the World 2025.”

Dak Lak taps distinctive cultural heritage to drive tourism


The central province of Dak Lak has gradually tapped into its tourism potential by building on the distinctive traditional culture of ethnic communities.

Craft village tourism a way to preserve culture, driving economic development


PANO - Ninh Binh is a land where long-standing traditional craft villages converge, and where distinctive cultural values are being preserved.

Da Nang wins top national smart-city award


Da Nang has been named Vietnam’s Smart City of 2025, securing the top and only national title granted this year by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA).
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