Condé Nast Traveler ranks Vietnam as one of the most budget-friendly destinations for travel in 2025, with Phu Quoc being highlighted as a must-visit location in the S-shaped country thanks to its pristine beaches and resorts that cannot be found anywhere else.
Ba Den Mountain is not only known as the roof of Southern Vietnam but also as a destination rich in historical and cultural significance in the eyes of international travellers. This landmark has been recognised by the world-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet as one of the top 15 must-have experiences when exploring Vietnam. It is also recommended for those looking to delve into history, culture, and fascinating legends in Tay Ninh.
In 2024, Phu Quoc welcomed nearly 1 million international visitors, marking a significant advancement in the island's tourism sector.
With a 3,260 km coastline, over 4,000 islands and bays, and deep-water ports, Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a premier stop for international cruise lines.
Bestowed with year-round mild climate, pristine ecological landscape, and distinctive ethnic minority cultures, the Ba Be National Park holds huge potential for ecological tourism, wellness retreats, educational visits, cultural exploration, and adventure tourism.
A report by market research firm Statista highlights that Vietnam’s e-commerce market is currently dominated by major platforms such as Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Tiki.
Localities in the Mekong Delta region have been striving to develop distinctive tourism products to turn the region into a prominent tourist area in Vietnam as designated in the national tourism master plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2045.
By early 2025, daily trading volume on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange had recovered to an average of 13 trillion VND (509 million USD), signalling a potential bullish phase for Vietnam’s equity market.
In its list of 25 Places to Visit in 2025, CNA ranked Phu Quoc at No. 7, making it the only Vietnamese destination on the list and one of the few Asian locations, alongside Koh Samui (Thailand), Manila (Philippines), and Singapore.
The Con Chim (bird islet) community-based tourism site in Chau Thanh district, the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh has won the ASEAN Community-based Tourism Award (CBT-ASEAN) 2023 at a ceremony held in Malaysia, according to the provincial department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Nearly 100 domestic and foreign delegates, including leaders of the Da Nang city People's Committee and the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, along with ambassadors and representatives from diplomatic agencies in Vietnam and those from travel firms, gathered in the central coastal city of Da Nang on January 17 for a seminar on advancing tourism development through international cooperation.
Ciao Beach, located on Hon Thom island in the southern province of Kien Giang, was officially put into operation on January 10.
Hanoi ranks seventh among the top 10 domestic destinations for the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025, according to one of the world's leading online travel platforms Booking.com.
Phu Quoc is experiencing a meteoric rise, both in visitor numbers and the rapid development of its infrastructure, surpassing all expectations.
The Singaporean website opengovasia.com has published an article stating that Vietnam is creating an ideal environment for a thriving digital ecosystem and technological advancements in the tourism sector, thanks to its over 78 million internet users and 73.3% of the population active on social media.
The prestigious US travel magazine Travel + Leisure has recently announced its list of the best restaurants and bars in Vietnam winning the Tastemakers 2024 Awards, three of which are located in top regional hotels.
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Department of Transport of the northern province of Thai Nguyen and Vietnam Railway Corporation on December 28 launched the trial run of a Hanoi-Thai Nguyen tourism train.
A short video promoting Vetnam’s tourism has been officially released on the US Cable News Network (CNN), the Tourism Information Technology Centre under the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism announced on December 27.
Nestled amidst the pristine beauty of Phu Quoc Island, Eschuri Vung Bau Golf offers a truly unique golfing experience. Designed by the renowned IMG, the course seamlessly blends into the natural landscape, offering a captivating journey through lush forests and along stunning coastal vistas.
Coming to the Truc Lam Bach Ma zen monastery atop Bach Ma Mountain, covered in cloud and fog all year round, visitors will be able to find peace of mind in the Buddha’s land and experience nature.
Tra Que vegetable village in the central province of Quang Nam has become Vietnam's sole representative to earn a spot on the United Nations World Tourism Organisation's (UNWTO) 2024 list of the world’s 55 best tourism villages.
Lang Son Geopark in the northern province of Lang Son boasts a unique ecosystem, exemplified by the Huu Lien Nature Reserve, home to 794 species of vascular plants, 57 mammal species, 23 reptile and 14 amphibian species.
The Ru Cha mangrove forest in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is most beautiful in autumn, when the entire forest turns various shades of yellow and red, creating a stunning landscape that attracts visitors.
Ho Chi Minh City and eight northeastern provinces have defined developing typical creative tours, routes and destinations as a key activity to boost their tourism links in the coming time.
The My Son Sanctuary World Heritage Management Board has paid much attention to innovating services to attract visitors, particularly foreign ones.
More than just a destination with abundant and stunning nature, Southern Phu Quoc Island is becoming more and more popular as a "multi-experience paradise" with luxurious resorts, artistic architecture structures, and many other interesting, innovative and one-of-a-kind experiences in the world.
In addition to cruising - a typical experience for visitors to Ha Long Bay, getting the bird’s eye view of the world's natural heritage site on a cable car ride and enjoying hot spring bathing and diverse cuisine are among experiences that leading travel guide Lonely Planet recommends for travellers.
Vietnam, along with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, are the most affordable destinations in Southeast Asia for Indian travellers, reported the Times of India.
