Viet Nam topped the list of the world’s 10 most attractive culinary destinations for 2026, as recently voted by readers of The New Zealand Herald, surpassing countries renowned for their cuisine such as Italy, Japan, Thailand, and France.

Nguyen Thi Hoa Mai, Deputy Head of the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, chaired an online meeting with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on January 15 to prepare for for the 20th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo 2026 (ITE HCMC 2026).