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Italian cruise ship Costa Deliziosa docked at SP-PSA Port in Ho Chi Minh City on February 22, bringing 1,959 international tourists and 892 crew members on a visit at the start of the Lunar New Year.

The 2026 Huong Pagoda Festival officially opened on February 22, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, in Huong Son commune, Ha Noi.

Citing the Travel Trends 2026 report by Amadeus & Globetrender, according to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, travel trends through the end of 2026 no longer revolve around the question “where to go?”. Instead, global travelers are now asking “how to go and what to travel for?”.

In the early days of the Year of the Horse, the cultural tourism train “Ha Noi Five Gates” Train (The Ha Noi Train) officially launched a special programme entitled Bringing Spring Home.

In 2026, Quang Ninh aims to attract more than 22 million visitors, including about 5.2 million international arrivals; and earned a total revenue of at at least 65 trillion VND (2.5 billion USD).

Da Nang on February 17 (the first day of the Lunar New Year) launched several programmes to welcome the new year.

Whenever Tet arrives and spring returns, the Kim Lien Special National Relic Site (Nghe An Province) becomes a sacred destination for people across the country. Visiting Uncle Ho’s hometown in the early days of the Lunar New Year is not only a spring excursion amid peaceful rural scenery, but also a journey of gratitude and reverence toward President Ho Chi Minh – the national liberation hero and an eminent cultural figure.

Luxury cruise ship Le Jacques Cartier, operated by French expedition line Compagnie du Ponant, docked at Quy Nhon Port on February 15, bringing 120 foreign passengers to central Viet Nam's emerging tourism destinations.

Viet Nam promoted its tourism strengths at the HOLIDAY & SPA EXPO 2026, one of the largest annual travel fairs in Bulgaria and the Balkan region, in a bid to expand its presence in Southeast Europe.

Phu Quoc International Airport recorded 50 international flights on February 14, marking the highest daily figure since the airport commenced operations in 2012, welcoming more than 30,600 passengers and signaling a vibrant Lunar New Year peak season for the island.

Viet Nam, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan and mainland China are emerging as the most favoured destinations for Hong Kong (China) residents during this ongoing Lunar New Year holiday.

A “zero-fee” policy has been applied as a gesture of gratitude to the community and to help stimulate tourism after the Yen Tu Complex of Monuments and Landscapes was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Under the policy, visitors will be exempt from entrance fees for three years, from 2026 to the end of 2028.

Ha Noi’s tourism sector has continued to make a strong impression, earning recognition in several major categories of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2026 Awards recently announced by Tripadvisor.

With around nine days off, the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 is not only a time for reunions with family and friends but also an ideal window for people to explore stunning natural scenery, experience culture, enjoy spring outings, or take a relaxing getaway.

The Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 holiday reveals a clear diversity in Vietnamese travel patterns, with consumers increasingly opting for early departures to bypass peak crowds or embracing short-haul getaways abroad, said Country Manager of Booking.com for Viet Nam Branavan Aruljothi.

Recently, in the program "The Magical Garden," La Une, the Belgian Broadcasting and Television (RTBF), presented to the public images of Viet Nam with its pristine beauty, hidden behind forests and overlapping mountain ranges. This land, once devastated by war, has persistently revived and risen with vitality.

During the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to serve around 145,000 passengers per day, with an average of about 940 flights daily.

Phu Quoc International Airport is a vital gateway, helping to transform the Pearl Island into a leading regional and international tourism destination. Strategically located at the southernmost tip of the country, the airport has increasingly affirmed its pivotal role in linking Phu Quoc with the world and driving socio-economic development.

In recent years, visitor flows from China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have become a key driver of tourism growth across Southeast Asia. Against a backdrop of increasingly complex global challenges, strengthening and deepening cooperation mechanisms between ASEAN and these three markets should be treated as a top priority.

In the affectionate land of Sa Dec, Dong Thap Province, flower growers work their fields every day with diligence and deep devotion.