Ho Chi Minh City has been honoured in three leading Asian tourism categories at the 2026 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia, Oceania, and the Indian Ocean, held in the Maldives on September 27.

The northern province of Ninh Binh has been nominated for the title of Asia's Leading Emerging Tourism Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2026, underscoring its growing international profile and recognition for sustainable tourism development, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

Ha Noi has been named among the world’s 50 most beautiful cities by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, highlighting the Vietnamese capital’s enduring charm and cultural depth.

Viet Nam has once again been honoured as the World’s Leading Heritage Destination by the World Travel Awards (WTA), marking its sixth recognition after wins in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024, according to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The central city of Da Nang was honoured as “Asia’s Leading Festival and Event Destination” at the 2016 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania in 2022 held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7.