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.
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.
