The increase in flights from Russia, the CIS and Belarus to Da Nang not only helps diversify the city’s international visitor markets but also reflects growing confidence among international travel companies in Da Nang’s attractiveness and tourism capacity.
Vietnam welcomed 8.8 million international visitors in the first four months of this year, up 14.6% year on year and marking the highest figure ever recorded for the period.
According to Nguyen Vu Khac Huy, Chairman of the provincial Tourism Association, Phu Quoc’s tourism boom is driven by expanded air connectivity, a surge in high-end resorts, visa exemptions, and recognition in global travel rankings. Notably, the island has been named among the world’s top four trending destinations for 2026.
Vietnam’s tourism sector has recorded three straight months of strong growth, with international arrivals exceeding two million per month. In January, Vietnam welcomed nearly 2.45 million visitors, followed by more than 2.2 million in February - an unusually sharp rise in recent years.
In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam welcomed nearly 4.7 million international visitors, up 18.1% compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
A highlight of the week is the Ha Long Carnaval 2026, scheduled to open on the evening of April 30 at the 30/10 Square in Ha Long ward.
Phu Quoc special zone is increasingly affirming its strong appeal to international visitors with impressive growth, positioning the “pearl island” as a standout destination in Southeast Asia and a direct competitor to renowned resort islands such as Bali in Indonesia and Phuket in Thailand.
International arrivals to Hanoi in February reached approximately 680,800 in February, marking a 16.2% increase compared to the same month in 2025, while domestic visitors totaled around 2.5 million, up 32.3%. Total tourism revenue was estimated at 12.39 trillion VND (476 million USD), a rise of 24.8%.
In 2025, Con Dao welcomed more than 612,000 visitors, including around 25,600 international arrivals. The arrival of Le Jacques Cartier early in the year is expected to provide fresh momentum for the island’s tourism growth in 2026.
A national conference disseminating and implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, the Xuan Que Huong (Homeland Spring) 2026 programme for overseas Vietnamese, and a record number of international arrivals in January are among news highlights last weekend.
Strong growth from Northeast Asia, ASEAN, Europe and long-haul markets indicates that Vietnam’s visitor mix is becoming increasingly diverse and sustainable – a key foundation for continued growth in 2026 and beyond
Vietnam’s tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2025, welcoming nearly 21.2 million international tourist arrivals. Asia remained the largest source market, accounting for 78.6% of arrivals, with Southeast Asian countries and major Asian markets continuing to post robust growth.
Operated exclusively by AirAsia, the new route is aimed at strengthening tourism connectivity across Southeast Asia.
According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT), more than 2 million international visitors arrived in December alone, up 15.7% year on year, pushing total arrivals for the year to a new high.
With the governmetn's determination, coordinated efforts of sectors, dynamic local implementation and active engagement from businesses, Vietnam's tourism is poised to accelerate, make breakthroughs and grow sustainably, moving toward becoming a a key economic pillar and enhancing the country’s position on the global tourism map
International arrivals to Vietnam reached 19.15 million in January–November 2025, up 20.9% year-on-year. In November alone, the country welcomed nearly 1.98 million visitors – the highest monthly figure ever recorded.
Regional tourism connectivity has been identified as a core driver to expand development space, enhance visitor experiences and improve the capital’s competitiveness as a destination.
The capital city of Hanoi welcomed 30.94 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22.1% year on year, while tourism revenue reached 120.6 trillion VND (4.57 billion USD), an increase of 20.7%.
Localities in the Mekong Delta are striving to improve the quality of cultural and tourism products through standout events, aiming to attract visitors in the remaining months of the year, contributing to Vietnam’s goal of welcoming 25 million international arrivals and 150 million domestic tourists in 2025.
From mid-October 2025 to April 2026, Phu Quoc is set to welcome numerous flights from Russia and the CIS amid a sharp rise in travel demand from these markets.