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Hanoi, HCM City named top 20 Asia Pacific destinations
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been named among top 20 Asia Pacific destinations for international travelers, according to Mastercard’s Asia Pacific Destinations Index.
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Vietnam tourism accelerates green transition to power 2026 growth
Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism sector targets about 25 million international arrivals, 150 million domestic holidaymakers and total revenue of around 1.12 quadrillion VND (approximately 43 billion USD), reflecting its ambition to develop tourism into a spearhead economic sector in line with the Government's goals.
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Resolution No. 57: Vietnam eyes comprehensive, unified tourism data system
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Positive signal for Dien Bien’s tourism sector in 2026
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Vietnam needs tourism promotion breakthroughs amid fierce competition
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New-year strong start sparks optimism for tourism breakthroughs
Thousands of domestic and international tourists flocked to Vietnam’s top attractions during the New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, sparking optimism for significant growth in the country's travel industry in 2026.
Tourism sector posts strong New Year performance, serving 3.5 million visitors
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Vinh Long tourism gears up for breakthrough in New Year
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Hanoi serves 560,000 holiday-makers during New Year holiday
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Dong Van transforms advantages into smart tourism
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Quang Ninh sees tourism surge during New Year holiday
From December 31, 2025 to January 2, 2026, Quang Ninh welcomed around 530,000 visitors, including 44,400 foreign tourists. The number of overnight guests was estimated at 158,000, while total tourism revenue reached approximately 1.28 trillion VND (over 48.55 million USD).
Khanh Hoa sees surge in New Year holiday visitors
Khanh Hoa targets 18.1 million overnight visitors and over 77 trillion VND in tourism revenue for 2026.
“Valley of Longevity” preserves ancient Muong culture in Phu Tho
With its fresh climate, unspoiled landscapes, and well-preserved Muong ethnic heritage, Van Son is fast becoming a new promising tourist destination in Phu Tho.
Hue tourism set for further breakthrough in 2026
Favourable weather on the first day of the New Year helped attract a large number of visitors to Hue via air, sea, road and rail. The Complex of Hue Monuments remained the city’s most popular attraction, with more than 8,700 tickets sold on January 1 alone, generating nearly 1.5 billion VND in revenue.
