Ho Chi Minh City among top affordable destinations for American tourists: Expedia
TravelOnline travel service provider Expedia has released its list of the most affordable destinations for American tourists in 2026, naming Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam among them.
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City make Time Out’s list of best cities for 2026
TravelTwo Vietnamese cities -- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City -- have been included in a global ranking of the world’s best cities for 2026 published by British magazine Time Out.
Vietnam’s Ha Long bay cruise listed among Time’s greatest places to stay in 2026
TravelA wellness-focused cruise in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay has been named among the world’s greatest places to stay in 2026 by U.S.-based magazine Time.
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 tickets priced up to $153
TravelTickets for the 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) will cost as much as VND4 million (US$153), with the annual event scheduled to run from May 30 to July 11 along the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam.
Over 13,000 accommodation places in Vietnam receive Booking.com Traveler Review Awards
TravelIn Vietnam, 13,052 accommodation partners have been recognized with a Booking.com Traveller Review Award, the travel booking website announced in its press release early this month.
Vietnam welcomes 4.7mn int’l visitors in first 2 months of 2026, up 18% year on year
TravelVietnam received nearly 4.7 million international visitors in the first two months of 2026, up 18.1 percent year on year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.
Ho Chi Minh City to launch helicopter tours next week
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City will officially introduce scenic helicopter tours on Wednesday next week, offering visitors a premium way to admire the city and nearby coastal landscapes from above.
Japanese arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City surge, boosting Vietnam-Japan tourism ties
Ho Chi Minh CityNearly 385,000 Japanese tourists visited Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, reflecting an average annual growth rate of about 28 percent and signaling strong potential for deeper tourism ties between Vietnam and Japan.
Vietnamese travelers scramble for routes home as Middle East disruptions cancel flights, drive up fares
TravelVietnamese travelers in the Middle East and Europe have been seeking alternative routes home after airspace disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East led to flight cancelations and rising airfares.
Hoi An named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026
TravelHoi An, a ward in Da Nang City, central Vietnam and home to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026 in the 14th edition of Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards, which was announced on Wednesday.
