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With around 70 hectares of buckwheat flowers in bloom and tourism facilities undergoing improvements, Lung Cu is poised to become an appealing destination for the year-end travel season in 2026.
With its cool climate, mountain scenery and rich cultural and natural resources, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai aims to turn its advantages into a high-quality tourism brand through smart resort services and health care experiences.
Under the 2026 cultural and tourism cooperation agenda, the two sides are sharing information on policies, markets and tourism products, as well as issues arising in cross-border activities.
The opening ceremony and an art programme under the same theme will take place on November 24 at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Phong Nha commune, highlighting the UNESCO-listed natural heritage site and promoting cave exploration tours.
Available from October 5 through October 30, the French bakery’s Pink Month Collection 2026 introduces shades ranging from delicate blush to vibrant pink across macarons, éclairs, and flower-shaped mousse cakes. Created exclusively for October, the collection brings a seasonal flourish to the pastry counter and a fresh reason to pause amid a day of sightseeing.
In an article published on October 6 examining how travellers from the RoK spend at holiday destinations including Hawaii, Okinawa, Guam and Vietnam, NC Press drew particular attention to Phu Quoc’s strong growth.
From 2023 to 2026, the Michelin Guide helped define Vietnam’s culinary landscape through three distinct destinations: Hanoi, refined and deeply rooted in heritage and traditional flavours; Ho Chi Minh City, dynamic, diverse and endlessly inventive; and Da Nang, approachable yet rich in the distinctive tastes of central Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island has topped Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 list of the best islands in Asia. The ranking highlights Phu Quoc’s natural beauty, including its long white-sand beaches, clear waters and diverse ecosystems.
Some journeys begin with a natural landmark or an iconic structure. But others start with something much simpler - food. According to EY’s 2025 Beyond the Michelin Stars study, 74% of travellers consider the presence of restaurants and dishes featured in the Michelin Guide when choosing a destination.
On October 6, Condé Nast Traveler announced its “Top 15 Resorts in Asia” list as part of the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort ranked first with a score of 98.76, ahead of Wildflower Hall, Shimla - an Oberoi resort in India - which placed second with 98.56. The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh, took third place with 98.36.
The Hanoi Beverage Tourism Map will feature notable cafés, beverage and cocktail venues with QR codes providing destination information.
Phan Duc Nam, Chairman of the Dong Van commune People's Committee, said the locality is focusing not only on flower cultivation but also on improving landscapes, environmental sanitation and tourism services. The goal is to give visitors more reasons to stay longer and return at other times of the year.
Oxalis Adventure urged travellers to be especially wary of sites that appear through online ads or use domains resembling Oxalis's, and should not transfer money until booking details are clearly verified.
The results from the US edition of Condé Nast revealed that Phu Quoc clinched the top spot in Asia with an impressive 95.26 points, outperforming Boracay, Palawan (the Philippines), Bali (Indonesia), and Phuket (Thailand).
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide, has observed that Phu Quoc’s culinary identity is shaped by the interplay between fishing-village food culture and restaurants with an international character. This provides a foundation for the island to develop itineraries offering a variety of experiences and price points.
Following Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, Phu Quoc will become the fourth destination in Vietnam to be covered by the Michelin Guide’s inspectors. Restaurants on the island are set to feature in the Michelin Guide Vietnam 2027, due to be announced in the middle of next year.
Routard.com noted that despite becoming a major tourist destination, the bay has retained its otherworldly beauty. To fully appreciate the scenery, visitors are advised to spend more time exploring and venture beyond the busiest tourist routes.
Travel companies should play a key role in directing tourist flows and linking the tourism value chain, thus enhancing the competitiveness of the tourism sector. They should go beyond selling tours to understand market demand, design products, connect services, organise tourist flows, manage risks and contribute to shaping destination images.
September alone saw 1.77 million foreign visitors arrive in Vietnam, up 16.1% from the same month last year.
Experts say that to turn advantages into high-value tourist arrivals, tourism promotion needs to move beyond fragmented activities towards large-scale, long-term campaigns tailored to target markets and closely linked to actual visitor experiences.
