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    Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a “touchpoint” of international tourism

    Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a “touchpoint” of international tourism

    Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of welcoming 11 million international visitors and 50 million domestic tourists in 2026 as the southern economic hub moves towards developing tourism as a comprehensive experiential ecosystem rather than a standalone economic sector.

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    Mekong Delta eyes stronger foothold in global tourism

    As green tourism and authentic local experiences gain traction, the Mekong Delta is facing a “golden opportunity” to make a breakthrough. However, turning potential into a real competitive edge requires a coherent, sustainable and innovative development strategy.
    Dien Bien battlefield legacy powers tourism revival

    Dien Bien, once a ferocious battlefield, is undergoing a visible overhaul, with gains in economic growth, poverty reduction, infrastructure, and social welfare that lay the groundwork for a new expansion phase.
    Culinary, heritage passports reshape cultural tourism

    Safeguarding and upholding heritage sites is not merely about keeping them in their original state, but also demands approaches that fit new contexts.
    Railways transport 400,000 passengers during April 30-May 1 holidays

    The Vietnam Railways Corporation reported that 400,000 passengers were transported during the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holiday period, with services operating safely, meeting the surge in travel demand.
    Vietnam welcomes over 2 million international arrivals in April

    PANO - According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, Vietnam received 2.03 million international arrivals in April 2026, bringing the total number of foreign visitors in the first four months of the year to 8.8 million, up 14.6% year-on-year and fulfilling 35% of the 2026 target of 25 million international arrivals.
    Air travel surges to 1.68 million passengers during holiday periods

    Vietnam’s aviation sector recorded a total of 1.68 million passengers during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and Reunification Day - Labor Day holiday periods (from April 25 to 27, and from April 30 to May 3), up 2.2% year-on-year.
    Holiday travel surges across Vietnam’s key destinations

    Tourism activity nationwide posted robust gains during the 2026 Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays, with destinations reporting strong increases in both visitor numbers and revenues, fueled by diverse offerings and large-scale events.
    Holiday tourism surges 14.2% to 12 million visitors nationwide

    The tourism sector served about 12 million visitors during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 holidays, up 14.2% year-on-year, with average room occupancy at about 70% and exceeding 80% in several major tourism hubs and coastal destinations.
    International arrivals to Hue surge during April 30-May 1 holiday

    The central city of Hue welcomed about 610,000 visitors during the South Liberation and National Reunification Day and May Day holiday from April 29 to May 3, up 73.7% from the same period last year, according to the municipal People’s Committee Office.
    Tourists surge during Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, April 30–May 1 holidays

    During the seven-day holidays marking the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 period, tourism activities across many localities in Vietnam were vibrant, generating significant revenue.
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