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  • Preserving core values key to sustainable craft village tourism: Insiders

    For traditional craft villages to become truly attractive tourist destinations, preserving their core values and developing well-planned tourism products that balance conservation and sustainable use … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/people-and-land/preserving-core-values-key-to-sustainable-craft-village-tourism-insiders-586387

  • Tourism breaks pre-pandemic records in Vietnam in 2025

    HANOI: In 2025, travel to Vietnam felt unhurried again. Long-haul visitors lingered, domestic travellers rediscovered familiar routes, and airports across the country quietly filled with the rhythms … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/01/04/tourism-breaks-pre-pandemic-records-in-vietnam-in-2025

  • Preserving core values key to sustainable craft village tourism: Insiders

    Developing tours and itineraries highlighted with the unique culture of craft villages requires coordinated efforts from local authorities, communities, craft artisans, and travel agencies, thus … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/preserving-core-values-key-to-sustainable-craft-village-tourism-insiders-post335318.vnp

  • Discover Vietnam’s ‘best tourism villages’ just hours from Hanoi

    UNWTO-acclaimed Thai Hai and Quynh Son are easy drives from Hanoi and promise authentic, communal, and unforgettable holiday experiences. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/discover-vietnam-s-best-tourism-villages-just-hours-from-hanoi-2478515.html

  • Vietnam’s tourism boom: Mekong province takes surprise lead

    Vietnam’s tourism industry: for the first time, international arrivals surpassed 20 million, cementing the country’s position as a regional travel powerhouse. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-s-tourism-boom-mekong-province-takes-surprise-lead-2478268.html

  • Hanoi hosts highland market fair to welcome New Year 2026

    The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi is hosting the program “Highland Market Fair – Welcoming the New Year 2026” with a series of colorful activities. Full story: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/hanoi-hosts-highland-market-fair-to-welcome-new-year-2026-1454235.vov

  • Vietnam kicks off 2026 tourism season with ceremonies for first arrivals

    In Ho Chi Minh City, the Department of Tourism hosted arrivals of the first international visitors at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, including those on Vietnam Airlines’ VN30 from Germany and … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-kicks-off-2026-tourism-season-with-ceremonies-for-first-arrivals-post335292.vnp

  • Positive signals for nationwide tourism as Vietnam welcomes its first visitors of 2026

    VOV.VN – Localities across Vietnam simultaneously organized ceremonies to welcome the first international and domestic visitors of the New Year at airports, seaports and key tourist destinations on … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6956acc3bf2b49cda1dd0c2e5a50ce63&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2ftravel%2fpositive-signals-for-nationwide-tourism-as-vietnam-welcomes-its-first-visitors-of-2026-post1258267.vov&c=3988463690435862086&mkt=en-us

  • Vietnam Airlines Introduces New Direct Service Between Hanoi and Cebu

    The Hanoi to Cebu route is Vietnam Airlines’ first direct link between the Vietnamese capital and the Philippines’ popular tourist destination. Cebu is celebrated for its pristine island landscapes, … Full story: https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/12/31/tmt-newswire/media-outreach-newswire/vietnam-airlines-introduces-new-direct-service-between-hanoi-and-cebu/2251468

  • India explores ways to boost tourism links with Vietnam

    The Indian Embassy in Vietnam hosted an interactive tourism workshop in Hanoi on December 30, bringing together Vietnamese travel businesses to seek ways for strengthening connections, diversifying … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/india-explores-ways-to-boost-tourism-links-with-vietnam-586282

  • Tourism destinations refresh offerings to welcome New Year/Lunar New Year visitors

    Across the Mekong Delta, many tourist sites have been busy upgrading their offerings. At the Con Son tourism site in Can Tho city, members of the local tourism cooperative have been pruning fruit … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/tourism-destinations-refresh-offerings-to-welcome-new-yearlunar-new-year-visitors-post335206.vnp

  • Tourism market gears up for Lunar New Year holiday

    Data from travel platforms show that Da Lat continues to be the most popular domestic destination for Tet 2026, with searches increasing by 44%. Its cool climate, festive atmosphere, and wide range of … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/tourism-market-gears-up-for-lunar-new-year-holiday-post335147.vnp

  • India explores ways to boost tourism links with Vietnam

    The Indian Ambassador expressed his hope to further strengthen direct engagement with Vietnamese travel companies, which he described as “ambassadors of tourism connectivity” between the two countries … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/india-explores-ways-to-boost-tourism-links-with-vietnam-post335188.vnp

  • Tourism emerges as bright spot in Vietnam’s socio-economic landscape

    In 2025, tourism was highlighted by the Prime Minister as a bright spot in Vietnam’s socio-economic landscape. The sector has not only staged a strong post-pandemic recovery but has also set new … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/tourism-emerges-as-bright-spot-in-vietnam-s-socio-economic-landscape-586248

  • 2025 marks breakthrough growth for Vietnam’s tourism

    Vietnam’s tourism industry has continued to shine at prestigious international awards. At the World Travel Awards 2025 — often dubbed the “Oscars of global tourism” — Vietnam was honoured in 16 … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/2025-marks-breakthrough-growth-for-vietnams-tourism-post335076.vnp

  • Hanoi launches Truc Bach Lake tour to ring in New Year 2026

    A new experiential tour around Pearl Island–Truc Bach Lake in Hanoi, titled “Hanoi–Touching the Realm of Memories”, was launched on Saturday, offering visitors a journey through the capital’s cultural … Full story: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/hanoi-launches-truc-bach-lake-tour-to-ring-in-new-year-2026-1452985.vov

  • Cultural heritage tourism: A foundation for a sustainable future

    With strategic planning and an identity-based approach, heritage tourism in Hung Yen and Hai Phong is gradually affirming its role in socio-economic development, contributing to the image of a dynamic … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/cultural-heritage-tourism-a-foundation-for-a-sustainable-future-post334779.vnp

  • Hanoi welcomes more than 33.7 million visitors in 2025

    Hanoi’s tourism sector recorded a strong recovery in 2025 as it has welcomed more than 33.7 million visitors, up 20.87% compared to the previous year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism. Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/hanoi-welcomes-more-than-33-7-million-visitors-in-2025-586140