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Da Nang International Airport has been ranked 75th among the Top 100 Best Airports in the world in 2026 by Skytrax, an internationally reputable aviation rating and ranking organisation. This represents a rise of nine places compared to 2025 and places the airport among the Top 10 best airports in Asia.

Sun Group and Changi Airports International (CAI) of Singapore on March 21 officially signed a strategic partnership agreement, under which CAI will cooperate to manage Phu Quoc International Airport, delivering operations to international 5-star standards and introducing Viet Nam’s first “airport destination” model.

On March 19, the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, in coordination with the Centre for Research, Preservation and Development of Vietnamese Cuisine and the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists’ Association, held a press conference at the City Press Centre to provide information about the 4th Viet Nam Bread Festival in 2026.

According to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, the Condé Nast Traveler has recently honoured Viet Nam as one of the 28 most beautiful countries in the world. The magazine praised the S-shaped country as a paradise for nature lovers and those who enjoy outdoor experiences.

The central city of Da Nang continues to gain global recognition as Hoi An has been named among “The 51 most beautiful places in the world” by British magazine Time Out, while Da Nang International Airport has, for the third consecutive year, secured a place in the world’s Top 100 airports by Skytrax.

With 71st place in the Skytrax 2026 ranking, Noi Bai International Airport not only records a strong advance in ranking but also affirms sustainable stability, as this is the 8th time the capital’s aviation gateway has been honoured to be included in the list of the world’s Top 100 best airports.

Viet Nam has been honoured by Condé Nast Traveler magazine in the list of the 28 most beautiful countries in the world, thanks to its diverse landscapes ranging from mountains and forests to seas and islands.

From April 2026, Hue will begin piloting electric boat tourism routes on the Ngu Ha–Dong Ba river system. These canals, once serving the Nguyen dynasty court, are now becoming a unique experiential space in the heart of a heritage city.

Sustainable tourism is becoming ever more important to travellers across Asia, particularly in Viet Nam, where four in five respondents in an Agoda survey said sustainability is a key criterion in choosing where to travel.

Gia Lai Province will launch a pilot coffee and culture space at Dai Doan Kiet Square in Pleiku Ward, running every Friday to Sunday from March to August. The initiative aims to provide tourists with more engaging and memorable experiences when visiting the locality.

Nguyen Thi Hoa Mai, Deputy Director General of the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, held a working session on March 16 with Viet Nam’s Tourism Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Lee Chang Kun, on cooperation plans and measures to strengthen tourism promotion and marketing.

Quang Tri Province has completed the project to restore and renovate the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel National Special Monument and memorial sites commemorating the 81-day and 81-night battle in 1972, in preparation for welcoming tourists and serving the 2026 Peace Festival organised by the province. This renovation project was implemented at three historical sites: Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, Bo De School, and Long Hung Church.

The Ha Noi Tourism Festival 2026, highlighting green tourism and digital experiences wrapped up on March 15 at Thong Nhat Park after three days of activities.

At the Global Tourism Fair 2026, Viet Nam, together with many countries in the Asian region such as Nepal, India and Thailand, was introduced as destinations rich in experiences for international travellers. Accordingly, cultural heritage, distinctive cuisine and diverse natural landscapes are factors that help the Viet Nam brand leave a strong impression.

In order to achieve the target of welcoming 35.8 million visitors in 2026, from the beginning of the year the Ha Noi Department of Tourism has implemented many promotion and stimulus activities. Among them, the Ha Noi Tourism Festival is an opportunity for everyone to have unique experiences and hunt for discount tours.

Viet Nam is the only country with as many as three cable car routes honoured in the list of the 11 most spectacular cable car routes in Asia recently announced by the world-leading travel magazine Travel + Leisure.

According to the latest figures released by the General Statistics Office, international arrivals to Viet Nam in February 2026 reached more than 2.2 million. This marks the third consecutive month in which the country has welcomed over two million foreign visitors, following 2.02 million in December 2025 and 2.45 million in January 2026.

Amid the flow of the digital era, technology is not only an inevitable trend but also a bridge connecting emotions. Recognising this, the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism’s Tourism Information Centre has recently launched a themed electronic publication titled “Rural tourism”, offering a vivid and immersive space for experiencing Viet Nam’s countryside.

Helicopter sightseeing services providing bird’s-eye views of Ho Chi Minh City officially commenced operations on March 11.

Asia is emerging as one of the regions attracting the greatest interest from French travellers in 2026, with Viet Nam ranking among the most searched destinations, according to a recent survey.