Quang Ninh is stepping up efforts to boost tourism in the fourth quarter of 2025, aiming to exceed its annual targets for both visitor arrivals and tourism revenue.

VTA Chairman Vu The Binh said that Vietnam is rising to become a strong and developed country, with tourism becoming a key sector of the national economy.

Vietnam's Lo Lo Chai has been honoured as one of the best tourism villages in 2025 by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) on October 17 in Huzhou City, Zhejiang province, China.

According to Vo Pham Tan, Deputy Director of the Dong Thap Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the artistic value of these ancient houses -harmoniously integrated with fruit gardens and waterways - has become a hallmark of local tourism.

The Hanoi’s Five Gates train, also known as The Hanoi Train, is drawing interest from visitors to the capital city, marking the first time a tourist train has been specially designed to showcase Hanoi’s culture through a railway journey.

Partnering with online travel platforms to promote destinations is a key part of public-private collaboration in the tourism industry. The cooperation helps to expand markets, boost visitor numbers, and promote Vietnam’s image globally.

On her 16th day in Thai Hai ecological village (Thai Nguyen), Juliana Alves Noronha had already grown used to waking up early to breathe in the fresh air, working with locals to grow vegetables, tend gardens, make che lam, or gather medicinal leaves.

Nestled in a tranquil river region, Cam Thanh emerges like a fairy tale land in Da Nang, featuring lush nipa palm groves, meandering canals, and the peaceful rhythm of rural life.

A video capturing a foreign tourist struggling to stir a pot of che lam alongside locals in the ancient village of Duong Lam (Son Tay, Hanoi) is going viral on social media.

Vietnamese tourism businesses are actively promoting the country’s destinations at ITB Asia 2025, alongside MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia, in Singapore from October 15 to 17.

The recognition marks a major milestone for Ninh Binh, underscoring its push to bolster global tourism profile, weave sustainable development with a deepening engagement in the international travel ecosystem.

Hue’s famous “banh ep” captivates U.S. food vlogger with its quick preparation, rich flavors, and street-side charm in Ho Chi Minh City

An Australian tourist felt as though he had stepped into paradise while exploring Lam Thuong Valley, a secluded gem nestled among the untouched mountain ranges of Lao Cai, northern Vietnam.

Though tucked away in a narrow alley deep in Hanoi, a local sticky rice dish has captured the hearts of Western tourists, who praised it as a must-try on chilly or rainy days.

A vibrant, century-old Hindu temple in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City has become a spiritual haven where locals and tourists alike press their faces to sacred stone walls to pray.

Ho Chi Minh City was honored in four categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards, spotlighting its tourism excellence and global appeal.

Bui Hoai Son, Standing Member of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Education, said that pho is a cultural “gold mine” if the Vietnamese people can harness it through their creative industry.

With just three tables and a 2-hour time limit, this unique café offers a step back into the old Saigon, far from the city’s frenzy.

Vietnam has achieved top rankings in several categories of the prestigious global Readers’ Choice Awards, voted by readers of the international travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism has reported.

According to statistics, as many as 1.52 million international visitors were recorded in September, pushing the nine-month tally to 15.4 million, up 21.5% annually.