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).

Honoured as the “World's Best Golf City Destination” for 2023 and 2024 at the World Golf Awards, Hanoi is transforming into an international-class golf tourism paradise, set to draw affluent visitors from around the globe.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City attracted more than 6.58 million international visitors in the first 10 months of 2025, reaching 65.9% of the year’s target, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Foreign arrivals in Vietnam neared 17.2 million during January-October, up 21.5% year-on-year, signaling momentum heading into year-end peak season, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism reported on November 6.

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) organised the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Washington D.C. on November 4 evening (local time).

Despite their natural and cultural richness, Vietnam’s geopark-based tourism remains underdeveloped, with noticeable gaps in both quality and sustainability.

HCM City is not only recognized as one of VN’s most vibrant tourism hubs but is also emerging as a pioneer of responsible tourism - where every step of growth is paired with a commitment to protect the environment, culture, and local communities.

Green transition should not only focus on environmental protection but also on preserving cultural heritage and providing tangible benefits to the community.

Vietnam outshone many strong regional nominees to claim top honours in key natural tourism categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania, held on October 13 in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Despite peak travel season, natural disasters are hampering Vietnam’s goal of attracting 25 million foreign visitors by 2025, calling for stronger efforts, timely policies, and bold solutions across the tourism sector.

Chinese tourists are returning in large numbers to Quang Ninh, signaling a strong recovery as new air, sea, and land routes reconnect the province with its top international market.

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT), in coordination with relevant agencies, launched the 2025 Vietnam tourism promotion and business connection programme on October 21 in Beijing.

Hanoi’s three new tourism products were unveiled during a ceremony co-hosted by the municipal Department of Tourism and the Phuc Tho communal People’s Committee on October 18, each designed to draw visitors into its cultural and historical depths.

Experts have recommended that Da Nang craft a new tourism development strategy focused on creativity, regional linkage, nighttime economy, and MICE tourism to align with its expanded role and potential.

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.

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.

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.

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.