Travel

The second Da Nang International Travel Mart 2025 will take place at Ariyana International Convention Centre on October 16 and 17. The event is considered one of the largest B2B activities of Viet Nam’s tourism industry, opening up opportunities for strategic cooperation and contributing to promoting sustainable tourism growth.

The sixth Cham Cultural Festival is to be held in the central province of Khanh Hoa from October 17 to 19, bringing together representatives from six localities – Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Lam Dong, An Giang, and Ho Chi Minh City.

Tam Chuc Complex and Co Le Pagoda in the northern Province of Ninh Binh have been recognised as special national sites under the Prime Minister’s decision dated September 11, 2025.

Departing from Ha Noi Station, the ‘Ha Noi 5 Gates’ tourist train takes passengers to Tu Son Station (Bac Ninh Province) on a unique journey blending heritage and experience. The train opens up an evocative cultural space, filling every passenger with excitement and delight from the very first moments.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 15 additional historical and scenic sites across the provinces of Ninh Binh, Lang Son, Tay Ninh, Dong Nai, Hue City, Hung Yen, Lam Dong, Quang Ngai, Quang Tri and Ha Noi have been granted national status.

From automatic audio guide headsets to e-tickets and QR codes, every detail reflects the visible journey of digitalising tourism in Quang Ninh Province. Technology is no longer just a tool but has become a natural companion, making each trip more fulfilling and deeply connected with the culture, history, and people of the mining region.

Perched over 1,000 metres above sea level, Tak Po Village in Tra Tap Commune, Da Nang City is fast emerging as an alluring destination for trekking and camping enthusiasts eager to chase clouds amidst vast, rugged mountain landscapes.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has recognised the To Vo Gate scenic site on Ly Son Island, in the central province of Quang Ngai, as a national site.

On September 8, Nguyen Thi Hoa Mai, Deputy Director of the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, held a meeting with Florian Sengstschmid, CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, to promote the exchange of tourists between the two countries.

In 2025, Viet Nam’s tourism sector is aiming for the ambitious goal of welcoming 25 million international visitors. Achieving this target requires significant efforts from the entire industry, with timely facilitation policies alongside breakthrough and innovative solutions.

A “Street culture month” programme, themed “Lam Dong - convergence of essence, connection of emotions,” kicked off in Phan Thiet ward on September 6 as a highlight of the “Tourist Destination Experience Month 2025,” organised by the Lam Dong provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo 2025 (ITE HCMC 2025) attracted more than 46,000 visitors, including international buyers, journalists and social media influencers, according to organisers.

Nearly 14 million foreign tourists visited Viet Nam in the first eight months of 2025, up by 21.7% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Ho Chi Minh City has been named as an Outstanding City in the Tourism Marketing category at the TPO BEST Awards Ceremony, held within the framework of the 12th General Assembly of the Tourism Promotion Organisation for Asia Pacific Cities (TPO), for its campaign “Find Your Vibes”.

Viet Nam’s tourism sector served an estimated 5.5 million visitors during the four-day National Day holiday (August 30 – September 2), marking an 83.3% increase compared with the same period last year, according to the National Authority of Tourism.

The Viet Nam Railways Corporation will operate a new tourist train service, Ha Noi 5 Gates, to meet the travel and sightseeing needs of both residents and visitors.

Ha Noi – the capital of a thousand years of civilisation, the crystallization of national culture, is facing a historic opportunity to make a strong breakthrough in the new era. With the vision of becoming a creative centre of the region and the world, Ha Noi identifies innovation as an important driving force to promote cultural soft power, develop cultural industries, and turn heritage into a resource for sustainable development.

A high-level tourism forum themed “Shaping the future of tourism: Towards digital and green transformation” was held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 4. Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh attended and delivered a keynote address.

With its spectacular natural scenery and ethnic villages rich in distinctive local culture, the mountain town of Sa Pa in Viet Nam has risen to sixth place in the ranking of Asia’s top mountain and small-town destinations.

The 12th Tourism Promotion Organisation for Global Cities (TPO) General Assembly opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 3, with an aim to encourage environmentally friendly solutions, climate-conscious practices, and the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.