Most passengers are from European countries such as the UK, France and Italy. During their stay, they are scheduled to visit major attractions in Ho Chi Minh City and nearby destinations, including the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market, and several sites in Ba Ria–Vung Tau.
According to the article, one of the first things that most impressed Johnston was Vietnam’s street food, which he described as fabulous.
According to Hanoi Department of Tourism Director Dang Huong Giang, these innovative products not only diversify experiences but also demonstrate the city’s adaptability to modern trends, contributing to improved visitor satisfaction and reinforcing Hanoi’s creative and forward-looking spirit.
The Da Nang MICE Tourism Promotion Programme 2026, themed “Da Nang - Elevating your MICE experience”, will be implemented from January 1 through the end of the year. Under the programme, the city targets welcoming and supporting nearly 93,000 MICE visitors, representing an increase of about 12% compared to 2025.
Organised by the Temple of Literature–Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Activities Centre to welcome the 2026 New Year, the programme blends traditional Vietnamese music with the site’s architectural and historical setting, creating an immersive heritage experience after dark.
Patrice Caradec, President of the Syndicate of French Tour-Operators (SETO), said the country has not attracted as many French tourists since COVID-19. As Vietnam reopened later than several Asian destinations, pent-up demand has surged with the full recovery of tourism. The “S-shaped” nation has now returned to pre-pandemic levels of French arrivals.
The walking street aims to create a cultural and arts space at night to extend tourists’ stay, improve local people’s spiritual life, and contribute to the city’s night-time economic development.
A fresh perspective on nature is taking centre stage in Hanoi. The photography exhibition invites viewers to experience landscapes in a way that challenges traditional viewpoints.
From 2020 to 2025, Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector has embraced innovation and creativity in both products and promotion, gradually affirming its position as a leading destination for regional and global events.
Vietnam’s culinary specialities are abundant across regions. If promoted and developed effectively, they could stimulate the food processing industry while attracting tourists to taste, experience, and purchase specialities as gifts.
In the first nine months of 2025, many localities recorded impressive growth in tourist arrivals, including Hue, Vinh Long, Lang Son, and Da Nang. With this strong momentum, the tourism sector is on track to meet or even surpass its annual targets.
Thailand's tourism stimulation plan under consideration would allow travellers to deduct tourism-related expenses from taxable income at twice the value, up to 40,000 THB (1,230 USD), with implementation expected by the end of this year.
Indonesian government also stepping up safety and conservation measures on Padar Island by installing fences and signboards. Coordination with volunteers will be increased to improve safety around popular photo spots.
Hotel bookings have risen 40-50% compared with the same time last year. Small and mid-sized hotels, as well as homestays in downtown areas such as Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem, and Hai Ba Trung, have been fully booked well in advance. High-end hotels have also reported record occupancy rates.
Foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand dropped 6.56% year-on-year to 19.57 million in the first seven months of 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
More than a spiritual event, the requiem was a deeply humane and culturally meaningful gesture. It commemorates not only the 39 victims of the July 19 tragedy but also all those who lost their lives in Ha Long Bay over the years.
With a proactive and creative approach, Hanoi is positioning itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling destinations where tradition meets innovation, and every visit offers a blend of the familiar and the new.
Shortly after receiving reports of a tourist boat capsizing near Ti Top Island in Quang Ninh province, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha promptly arrived at the scene to oversee the search and rescue efforts.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed and issued Official Dispatch No. 114, urging urgent search and rescue operations and prompt measures to address the aftermath of the boat capsizing in Quang Ninh.
The central city of Da Nang will promote luxury vacation programmes and beach entertainment services for Middle East customers.