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Vietnam Medical Tourism Alliance launched
The alliance aiming to promote Vietnam as a leading global hub for integrated medical tourism.
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Hanoi tourism records nearly 9 million arrivals in Q1, 2026
A recent survey by Vietnam Report shows that the majority of tourists prefer booking services through travel apps like Traveloka and Booking.com, accounting for 78.5%, while 56.9% book through travel company websites. This indicates that digital tourism development is becoming the main trend.
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Tourism sector expected to contribute 14% to GDP by 2030
The sector is undergoing a strategic repositioning under an updated national tourism development plan.
Tho Xuan airport in central Thanh Hoa province to be upgraded
The facility is designated in the planning as an international airport, raising the total capacity to 5 million passengers per year.
A zoning plan for ecological tourism area in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue approved
The area will be a destination for ecological tourism, experiences, golfing, and resort tourism, featuring functions such as restaurants, accommodation and resort services.
Fingerprints, facial images of Vietnamese travelers will be collected at border gates from 2025
This new policy is part of the Circular No. 59/2024/TT-BCA from the Ministry of Public Security.
Wellness tourism market growth
Wellness tourism is growing in the double digits in Vietnam and both local people and visitors are keen to enjoy the various experiences on offer.
Some 15.7 mln foreign tourists visited Vietnam in 11M
Foreign arrivals in November hit record high of 1.7 million.
Airlines to add more flights for Tet
Lunar New Year (Tet) season set for January 13 to February 12.