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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.

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.

Lien Khuong International Airport in Duc Trong commune in the central province of Lam Dong will be temporarily closed from March 4 to August 25, 2026, to facilitate runway and taxiway repair works.

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.

Con Dao on February 10 welcomed its first international cruise ship in 2026, signalling a promising start for the island’s tourism sector this year.

Quang Ninh Province held a press conference on 9 February announcing a series of cultural, festival, and arts events for the spring of Binh Ngo 2026, honouring its UNESCO-recognised Yen Tu World Cultural Heritage site.

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.

Viet Nam Airlines has announced the launch of a direct air service connecting Ha Noi and Amsterdam from June 2026, marking the first time Viet Nam has operated a non-stop flight to the Netherlands.

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.

Da Nang officially participate in the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2026 (India), further affirming its orientation of becoming a leading MICE and wedding tourism destination in the region, rich in identity, flexible in designing experiences, and ready to accompany Indian partners in developing sustainable, long-term tourism products.

Twenty-five Vietnamese localities and organisations were honoured with the ASEAN Tourism Awards across four major categories at a ceremony held within the framework of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026.

In practice, Indian visitors are exploring Viet Nam in increasingly diverse and in-depth ways. Beyond traditional destinations, this visitor segment is expanding its itineraries to new localities with strong potential across the country.

The National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026, themed “Gia Lai – Mountains embrace the sea”, is scheduled to open in Quy Nhon ward in March, with a lineup of 244 tourism, cultural, and sport activities running throughout the year.

Viet Nam aims to rank among the top three ASEAN countries and the world’s top 30 in the Soft Power Index by 2045, while becoming an attractive destination for tourism, investment, innovation and international cultural exchange, supporting its goal of becoming a developed, high-income nation.