What it will take for Ho Chi Minh City to reach 20 million int'l visitor arrivals by 2030
TravelHo Chi Minh City’s goal of welcoming 20 million international visitors by 2030 will require more than boosting arrivals, with the city also needing to raise tourist spending, lengthen stays, encourage repeat visits and ensure its infrastructure can handle the growing influx.
Why are Russian tourists queuing for cash in Vietnam’s Nha Trang?
TravelIn Khanh Hoa Province’s Nha Trang, south-central Vietnam, known for its beaches and bustling tourist streets, another sight has become increasingly common: dozens of Russian holidaymakers standing in line at ATMs, sometimes waiting more than half an hour for cash.
Vietnam's Ta Xua hills glow with butterfly flowers, luring visitors for photos
TravelBy late September, Ta Xua’s hills burst into color as a garden of vibrant butterfly flowers comes into full bloom, creating a picture-perfect spot that is drawing visitors eager to take in the scenery and capture the moment.
Ho Chi Minh City markets turn to tourism to revive business
TravelTraditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City, including Ben Thanh, Tan Dinh and Binh Tay, are turning to tourism, new products and better business practices to boost sales as prolonged sluggish trading drives some vendors out.
Long Thanh airport to charge higher passenger fee on int’l flights than Ho Chi Minh City airport
TravelPassengers flying internationally from Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam will pay a passenger service fee of US$25 per person from October 1, $5 more than the current fee at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam's Ninh Binh test premium tourist train to Hanoi
TravelNinh Binh Province, northern Vietnam and Vietnam National Railways Group organized a trial trip on Monday for a proposed premium tourist train service between the province and Hanoi, according to the Ninh Binh Department of Tourism.
Ho Chi Minh City wins 3 top Asian tourism awards in 2026
TravelHo Chi Minh City has won three titles at the World Travel Awards 2026, including Asia's Leading Business Travel Destination and Asia's Leading Festival & Event Destination.
Da Nang seeks UNESCO mixed World Heritage status for Ngu Hanh Son Mountains
TravelDa Nang City in central Vietnam is preparing a nomination dossier seeking UNESCO recognition of the Ngu Hanh Son Mountains, also known as Marble Mountains, as a mixed World Heritage site, citing its exceptional cultural and natural values.
Beyond getaways: Travelers discover heart of local communities in Vietnam
TravelMore travelers are turning away from luxury getaways and high-end hotels in favor of community-based tourism, seeking pristine nature, authentic local culture and ways to directly support local livelihoods.
Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang named Asia’s leading national park 2026
TravelPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, has been named Asia’s Leading National Park 2026 at the World Travel Awards, as visitor numbers to the UNESCO-listed heritage site continue to rise sharply.
