Vietnam faces shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides as arrivals soar
TravelVietnam is facing a shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides as the number of Russian tourists surged 185.8 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, with travel businesses struggling to find enough personnel to serve this market.
Fishing village in Vietnam’s Dak Lak nominated for world's best tourism village award
TravelLo Village in Dak Lak Province has been selected by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism as one of five Vietnamese nominees for UN Tourism’s 2026 Best Tourism Villages initiative.
Vietnam becomes second-favorite destination for S.Koreans: KTO
TravelVietnam ranked as the second most popular destination for South Korean tourists in May this year, attracting about 278,000 visitors, according to the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).
Da Nang to turn My Khe beach into giant open-air stage with 500 glowing kites
TravelDa Nang City in central Vietnam is set to transform its iconic My Khe Beach into a spectacular open-air performance venue during the upcoming Enjoy Da Nang 2026 Festival, featuring a nighttime display of nearly 500 illuminated kites.
Coral reef in Vietnam in distress as tourist season peaks: 2 fined for breaking off Acropora coral
Vietnam NewsTwo tourists have been fined after breaking off branches of Acropora coral at Hon Chong beach in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam and attempting to take them home as souvenirs, an incident that has sparked widespread public outrage.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa aims to elevate sea festival into international tourism brand
TravelAuthorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have reaffirmed their ambition to transform the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival into an international cultural and marine tourism brand, heard the closing ceremony of the 2026 fest at April 2 Square in Nha Trang Ward on Sunday night.
Carnival parade lights up Vietnam's Nha Trang, captivates foreign visitors
TravelA colorful carnival parade featuring elaborately decorated floats, lively street performances, and dazzling light displays illuminated the streets of Nha Trang, a popular beach destination in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, on Saturday evening, drawing thousands of local and international visitors.
Flying with furry companions: How to bring pets into airplane cabins in Vietnam
TravelFor pet owners unwilling to leave their furry companions behind, some Vietnamese airlines offer cabin travel options, with fees ranging from VND3.3 million (US$126) to VND5 million ($191) on domestic routes.
Phu Quoc to host Vietnam’s first international flute festival
TravelMore than 40 flutists, music educators, and young musicians from 12 countries and territories will gather in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, from July 23 to 28 for the Vietnam International Flute Festival (VIFF) 2026, the country's first international flute festival and competition.
Vietnamese travelers open wallets for music tourism boom
TravelMusic tourism is gaining momentum as a new travel trend, with more Vietnamese travelers planning entire trips around live concerts, music festivals, and entertainment events, turning their passion for music into a reason to explore new destinations.
