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Hue’s iconic tourist attractions promoted globally through CNN campaign

Several of Huế’s most iconic tourist attractions, including the Imperial Palace and Emperor Tự Đức’s tomb, have been featured by CNN in a promotional campaign designed to showcase the city’s cultural treasures to the world.

Vietnam targets 25 million international visitors for 2026

The sector aims to attract 25 million international visitors, serve 150 million domestic tourists, and earn some 1.12 quadrillion VND in revenue in 2026.

Vietnam becomes popular end-of-year destination for families in region

Based on searches made between September and November for stays during December 2025 and January 2026, Agoda recorded a 30% increase in family travel interest to Vietnam compared with the same period last year.

Vietnam solidifies standing in global tourism landscape

Vietnam has once again been honoured as the World’s Leading Heritage Destination in 2025 by the World Travel Awards (WTA), marking its sixth recognition after the wins in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024 and reaffirming its foothold in the global tourism industry.

HCM City elevates destination appeal, enhances tourism workforce quality

As Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector continues to sustain growth momentum, it is shifting strongly from post-merger recovery to development acceleration, with a focus on restructuring destination spaces to offer diverse tourism models and attract more domestic and international visitors.

Record arrivals usher in fresh momentum for Vietnam’s tourism industry

The influx of international visitors in 2025 offers a rare window of opportunity for Vietnam’s tourism sector. The pressing task now is to enhance service quality and diversify products so that visitors stay longer and generate higher economic value.

Vietnam to welcome 20 millionth foreign visitor in a single year in Phu Quoc

Vietnam is set to welcome its 20 millionth international tourist in a single year for the first time ever at Phu Quoc International Airport in An Giang province in mid-December, marking a historic milestone for the country’s tourism sector.

Hanoi boasts immense potential in waterway tourism

Hanoi is crisscrossed by seven major rivers with a total length exceeding 550km. Among them, the Hong (Red) River stretches 163km through localities. This geographical advantage positions the capital city favourably for developing waterway tourism. Promoting river-based tours is a new, high-potential direction to diversify tourism products and enhance visitor experiences, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism.

HCM City speeds up digital tourism to draw more travellers

Following its goal of building a friendly destination, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is rolling out a range of local stimulus programmes, with a focus on bringing the city’s signature attractions closer to domestic and international visitors through digital platforms.

Vietnam named World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2025

The repeated recognition over the years affirms the lasting, timeless allure of Vietnam’s renowned destinations. It also reflects the continuous efforts of localities to preserve resources, diversify tourism products and improve service quality. The growing global acclaim contributes to shaping a diverse, distinctive and highly competitive network of destinations, helping Vietnam continue to shine at prestigious international tourism awards.