According to the VNAT, the move benefits Vietnamese citizens of over 55 yearsold for stays of up to 30 days. Entrance fee to central Asian country is 50USD.
So far, Vietnamese citizens can travel to 51 countries and territories withoutvisa.-VNA
Nguyen Thi Hoai, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tuyen Quang, said the expansion of administrative boundaries has opened up new development space for the province, with key tourism products including cultural-historical tourism, ethnic cultural experiences, community-based tourism linked to scenic sites, spiritual tourism, and other distinctive experiential offerings.
Against a backdrop of global market volatility, Russia and CIS countries are viewed as high-potential source markets, with visitors typically spending more and staying longer.
According to data released by the National Statistics Office, foreign arrivals in March reached nearly 2.1 million, up 1.3% year-on-year. In total, Vietnam welcomed an estimated 6.76 million foreign tourists in the first quarter, a more than 12% jump from the same period in 2025 and the highest Q1 figure ever recorded.
Last year, Tuyen Quang welcomed over 3.9 million visitors, and is aiming to attract around 4.1 million arrivals, including around 600,000 foreigners, this year. Tourism continues to be identified as a key economic sector, with development oriented toward sustainability, green growth, and enhanced competitiveness through digitalisation.
With its large scale, the ITE HCMC 2026 aims to promote tourism cooperation between Vietnam and priority markets such as Northeast Asia, Western Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and Oceania while also boosting visitor arrivals from the Indian market
Mui Ne’s appearance in global trend reports signals a new movement, where destinations can no longer rely solely on scenery but must tell their own stories and craft distinctive and personalised experiences.
According to the organisers, around 4,500 representatives from Vietnamese and international tourism enterprises attended the event, generating more than 25,000 business meetings and partnership exchanges. Approximately 15,000 discounted tours and travel products were offered to visitors.
In the first two months of 2026, Ninh Binh welcomed over 5.4 million visitors, up 9.9% year-on-year, generating nearly 5.84 trillion VND (221 million USD) in tourism revenue, up 15.9%. During the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday alone, the province received 2.38 million visitors, an 81.4% increase from the previous year, ranking second nationwide.
In 2025, Vietnam’s tourism sector recorded its highest-ever number of visitors, welcoming more than 21.5 million international arrivals, up more than 20% from 2024, and serving over 135.5 million domestic travellers. Tourism revenue also surpassed 1 quadrillion VND (nearly 38 billion USD). The sector has become a bright spot of the economy, with Vietnam ranking among the world’s fastest-growing tourism destinations.
With 28 nationally-recognised intangible cultural heritage elements, Thanh Hoa province has prioritised integrating conservation with tourism development. Digital transformation, in particular, is seen as a crucial bridge connecting tradition with innovation, helping heritage sites become more accessible and engaging.
Mui Ne was selected among the global top 10 destinations for its ability to deliver highly personalised travel experiences, from leisure retreats to adventure-based activities.
Located at the gateway linking the northern midland and mountainous region with Hanoi, Phu Tho benefits from convenient transport infrastructure, enabling the development of interregional and international tourism routes.
Quang Ninh province aims to build culture as a core driving force of development, with cultural industries and the creative economy contributing around 9% of GRDP by 2045.
Despite global tourism headwinds linked to geopolitical conflicts, transport disruptions and surging travel expenses, Vietnam’s tourism sector has sustained strong growth, underscoring the destination’s resilience and rising international profile.
Quang Ninh province targets 22 million visitors in 2026, including 5.2 million international arrivals, with projected tourism revenue of around 55 trillion VND (2.09 billion USD)
Despite encouraging progress, experts note that clearer strategies are needed to substantively attract a higher proportion of international buyers, shifting the focus from increasing numbers to targeting the right markets and segments.
During the programme, participants will attend intensive courses delivered by AI technology experts, China–ASEAN policy researchers, and tourism specialists. The curriculum focuses on the application of big data in tourism policy planning, the development of cross-border tourism products, and the building of joint tourism brands.
Sales of tours, services and tourism products at the 22nd Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2026, held in early this month by the municipal Department of Tourism and the city’s Tourism Association, generated around 120 billion VND in revenue.
Phu Quoc is positioned as a compelling alternative – even a potential rival to Phuket – for travellers seeking authenticity in Southeast Asia. Its appeal lies not only in scenic beauty and fresh seafood, but also in the harmonious coexistence of modern tourism and enduring local culture.