‘Tourist police’ model floated for Phu Quoc to safeguard visitors, improve tourism experience
TravelThe An Giang Province Tourism Association has proposed establishing a dedicated tourist police force in Phu Quoc Special Zone, a popular island destination in southern Vietnam, to strengthen security, curb harassment and overcharging, and enhance the overall experience of both domestic and international visitors.
Nha Trang Bay reintroduces visitor fee of up to $1.52 per entry after 16-year hiatus
TravelAuthorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have issued new rules to collect sightseeing fees ranging from VND6,000 (US$0.23) to VND40,000 ($1.52) at Nha Trang Bay, after halting the charges in 2009, allowing fees to be levied directly at piers and ports or collected on the government’s behalf by tourism businesses, officials said.
200 athletes to compete at international championship in Vietnam’s ‘kiteboarding paradise’ next week
TravelAround 200 athletes from Vietnam and abroad will gather to compete at the My Hoa – Khanh Hoa International Kiteboarding Championship 2026, the Khanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism said on Wednesday.
Agoda names Sa Pa Asia’s fastest-growing destination in 2025
TravelSa Pa, a tourist hub in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam, emerged as Asia’s fastest-growing travel destination in 2025, soaring 15 places in Agoda’s ranking of the region’s top 100 destinations amid a surge of interest from international travelers, according to the digital travel platform.
Fansipan plunges to -3°C as frost blankets Vietnam's highest peak
TravelTemperatures on the summit of Fansipan in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam have dropped to their lowest so far this winter, with thick frost forming across the peak and creating a crystal-like landscape.
Phu Quoc Airport ramps up operations as international arrivals soar
TravelPhu Quoc International Airport in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, is operating at full capacity to handle a record surge of international visitors, with around 80 flights arriving daily as the island cements its status as a top tourist destination in early 2026.
In southern Vietnam, flower festival draws nearly 1.2 million visitors in nine days
TravelThe second Sa Dec Flower and Ornamental Plants Festival in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam attracted more than 1.17 million visitors over nine days, including around 1,700 international visitors, according to local authorities.
Ho Chi Minh City tourism earns over $100mn during New Year holiday
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City’s tourism sector generated more than VND2.63 trillion (US$100 million) in revenue during the four-day New Year holiday, signaling a strong start to the new year, according to the municipal tourism authority.
Hanoi sets new record for tourist arrivals over 4-day New Year holiday
TravelHanoi welcomed a record number of tourist arrivals during the four-day New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, with the capital receiving around 560,000 visitors, a surge of roughly 250 percent year on year, according to the city’s Department of Tourism.
Tourist arrivals surge in Vietnam’s Nha Trang during New Year holiday
TravelPassenger traffic to the famed beach destination of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam surged sharply in the first days of the New Year holiday, with both rail and air transport recording strong growth, signaling a robust rebound for local tourism after a year affected by natural disasters.
