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.
Vietnam suspends tours to Middle East conflict zones
TravelAmid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism has issued a directive requiring travel companies to halt outbound tours to conflict-affected areas.
American family pays $3,000 each to wash dishes, catch fish in Vietnam
TravelA family of four from the United States spent some US$3,000 per person on a 10- to 12-day year-end journey through Vietnam, choosing not luxury resorts or crowded tourist attractions, but the rhythms of everyday rural life.
Airlines roll out support measures as Vietnam’s Lien Khuong airport closes for 6-month upgrade
TravelVietnamese airlines have announced a series of support measures for passengers affected by the temporary closure of Lien Khuong International Airport, the key aviation gateway to Da Lat in the Central Highlands region.
Stranded, rerouted, returning home: Vietnamese travelers caught off guard by Middle East conflict
TravelFlight cancellations, sudden route changes, being stranded abroad, returning home or continuing their journeys under heightened caution have become unwanted, unforgettable experiences for many Vietnamese travelers as armed conflicts have erupted across parts of the Middle East.
Hello, is it me you're looking for?: Nha Trang fruit vendor goes viral after greeting tourist with Lionel Richie hit
TravelA video capturing a lively exchange in English between a fruit vendor on Nha Trang Beach, south-central Vietnam and a British tourist has gone viral on social media, drawing over 1.5 million views on Instagram.
International tourists embrace hands-on river experiences in Phu Quoc
TravelForeign visitors to Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, are increasingly seeking immersive activities along the Cua Can River, including traditional fishing and riverside tree planting, in addition to the island’s famed beaches.
Airlines cancel Vietnam-Middle East flights amid escalating conflict
TravelMultiple airlines have canceled flights between Vietnam and the Middle East after several countries in the region shut down or severely restricted their airspace due to escalating military tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
All 41 safely evacuated as tourist boat catches fire in Ha Long Bay
TravelA tourist boat carrying 41 passengers and crew caught fire on Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam late on Friday afternoon, but all on board were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported, local authorities confirmed the same day.
