Da Nang Int’l Fireworks Festival 2026 to run from May to July
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 is expected to take place from May 30 to July 11 under the theme Da Nang - United Horizons, organisers said on January 7.
Da Lat to host cherry blossom festival 2026
The Da Lat cherry blossom festival 2026 is scheduled to take place in the South-central province of Lam Dong from January 16 to 25, featuring a wide range of activities…
Smart Tourism Development in Van Don (Quang Ninh)
Developing smart tourism is a vital driver for improving the effectiveness of state management, innovating tourism products, enhancing service quality, and strengthening the Van Don Special Zone as a competitive…
Railway tourism: A "old but gold" journey amidst modern life
Travel is becoming increasingly convenient and faster thanks to modern technology and advanced modes of transport. However, railway tourism, a type of slow, "old but gold" form of travel, is gradually regaining attention and popularity among domestic and foreign visitors.
Community-based tourism in Dak Lak on the path to international integration
Community-based tourism is becoming a sustainable development pathway for Dak Lak Province in its international integration. In villages inhabited by Ede ethnic people, tourism goes beyond sightseeing to encompass living everyday life with locals. Traditional stilt houses, the sound of gongs, farming practices, and the central role of family and community are carefully preserved and transformed into authentic experiences.
Lonely Planet lists 10 best places to visit in Vietnam
World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has named 10 of the best places to visit in Vietnam in its latest recommendations.
Khanh Hoa welcomes first cruise ship in 2026
Costa Serena (Italy), carrying 2,961 passengers, arrived in Nha Trang on January 4, marking the first cruise call in 2026.
Khanh Hoa welcomes tourists for New Year celebration
The festive atmosphere of the year-end is spreading everywhere with excitement and vibrancy in Khanh Hoa Province. This year's New Year's holiday with 4 consecutive days is an opportunity for Khanh Hoa to attract tourists.
Enhancing destination value through creative tourism
With the advantage of unlocking visitors’ creative potential through distinctive on-site experiences, creative tourism is not only emerging as a new trend but also becoming a strategic pathway to enhance attractiveness, preserve culture, and promote the sustainable development of Viet Nam’s tourism sector.
Da Nang’s efforts to position itself as leading MICE tourism destination on global tourism map
To achieve its goal of welcoming nearly 93,000 MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourists in 2026, Da Nang's tourism sector is rolling out comprehensive support policies, with focus on refreshing visitor experiences and removing bottlenecks in infrastructure and procedures to enhance its competitiveness on the global tourism map.
Ho Chi Minh City adopts targeted policy to boost MICE tourism
Ho Chi Minh City has introduced a targeted policy to support meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tourism, focusing on large-scale groups of at least 100 delegates that meet strict requirements, including a minimum stay of three nights and at least two days of sightseeing in the city.
Community tourism revitalizes Mong ethnic hamlet in Son La province
Ta So Hamlet 1 in Moc Chau ward, Son La province, home to the Mong ethnic group, is located at “Heaven’s Gate,” about 20 kilometers from the center of Moc Chau. The locals, who once relied solely on corn and rice cultivation, now earn income from community-based tourism. The beautiful landscapes are already attractive to tourists, and villagers are now working to preserve their unique…
International culture week to celebrate New Year 2026 in HCM City
More than 80 cultural and culinary booths, along with a vibrant lineup of performances, workshops and cosplay festivities, will come together at the International Culture Week – Welcoming the New Year 2026, set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City.
Charter flights from Mongolia to bring winter tourists to Vietnam
A series of charter flights from Mongolia is expected to bring thousands of international tourists to Vietnam’s beach destinations of Phu Quoc and Nha Trang during the 2025 - 2026 winter tourism season, as travellers seek warmer climates.
Dong Ho folk painting craft inscribed on UNESCO’s Urgent Safeguarding List
The traditional craft of Dong Ho folk painting has been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, marking Vietnam’s 17th element recognised on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.
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