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Representatives of management agencies, tourism businesses and the famtrip delegation exchanged information and discussed practical measures to enhance cross-border tourism linkages, especially on the East–West route.

VNAT Deputy Director Ha Van Sieu stressed that Vietnam is recognised as one of the top travel destinations in Southeast Asia, offering endless beauty and rich cultural heritage, where visitors can explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, relax on tropical beaches stretching over 3,000 km nationwide, and enjoy world-class hotels, resorts, and entertainment services.

Despite recent unfavourable weather conditions in several Vietnamese localities, Russian travel companies reported no cancellations or reductions in tour bookings to Vietnam, indicating that the country remains a highly attractive destination for Russian holidaymakers.

Time Out magazine also describes Vinh Khanh as a lively, energetic street that embodies the very soul of Ho Chi Minh City’s street food culture.

Climate change and intense global competition have pushed Vietnam’s tourism sector to restructure toward sustainability, adaptability, and innovation. Within this context, digital transformation and green transition have been identified as two strategic pillars.

Widely regarded as one of the most picturesque landscapes in Phu Tho and the wider northwestern region, the terraced fields cascade across gently sloping hillsides.

The inaugural Vietnam Travel Day reflects the strong determination of the Vietnam Tourism Association and Quang Ninh to realise the Government’s 2025 growth targets. The event aims to renew mindset and action in Vietnam’s travel sector, fostering its role as a pioneer in developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector.

French arrivals have climbed by 55% over the past year, making Vietnam the fastest-growing long-haul destination for the French market. SETO, the French tour operators association, lists Vietnam among the country’s most popular winter destinations, alongside Egypt and the Dominican Republic. Historical ties and French-influenced architecture in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City remain strong draws for travellers.

Located at nearly 1,500 m above sea level and surrounded by pristine forests and majestic mountains, Sin Suoi Ho enjoys a cool climate year-round. The village is home entirely to ethnic Mong people, who have preserved their traditional cultural values for generations, from wooden houses and stone fences to musical instruments, farming tools, and communal ways of life.

As an active member of the GMS, Vietnam, including Ninh Binh, remains steadfast in its commitment to green, sustainable, inclusive and responsible tourism development.

Tourism revenue for the January-October period was estimated at 77.4 trillion VND (2.93 billion USD), up 19.8% year-on-year, while accommodation and food service revenue climbed 14.6% to 695.1 trillion VND. Major destinations including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Khanh Hoa and Phu Quoc all reported sustained increases in international arrivals.

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.

It is expected that during the 2025–2026 cruise season from October 2025 to April 2026, there will be nine trips on the Beihai – Ha Long route bringing visitors to Quang Ninh.

Tourism revenue climbed to 108.22 trillion VND (4.1 billion USD), a year-on-year increase of nearly 20%, reflecting the sector’s sustained recovery after years of pandemic impacts and global economic uncertainties.

The National Statistics Office's data showed the number of foreign tourist arrivals reached 1.73 million in October, up 13.8% month-on-month and 22.1% year-on-year, the highest monthly tally ever. January-October volume hit nearly 17.2 million, a 21.5% annual increase.

On November 11–12, the port is receiving two luxury cruise ships — Westerdam (Netherlands) and Star Voyager (Bahamas) — carrying more than 3,100 passengers and crew members to explore Quang Ninh’s heritage sites.

Bookings by Russian tourists to Vietnam and Thailand have risen over the past week, and are expected to extend through April–May next year, according to the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RUTI).

Hanoi not only offers top-tier golf courses but also provides an excellent base for tourists seeking cultural, culinary and natural tourism in nearby regions such as Phu Tho, Ninh Binh, Hai Phong and Quang Ninh.

The mergence of Ho Chi Minh City with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau provinces has formed a unified development zone, paving the way for a breakthrough in marine tourism and a green, smart and truly world-class coastal destination.

This year, Phu Quoc, the only representative from Vietnam, was honoured in the second place with flight search growth reaching 184 % compared to the previous year.