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Resort real estate shows signs of slowing in Q1
Total transactions estimated at more than 2,900 units, a 30% decrease compared to the fourth quarter of 2025.
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Vietnam's Travel Landscape 2026
Vietnam has now restored visitor and domestic travel numbers to pre-pandemic levels, but structural weaknesses in foreign source markets, value creation, and branding threaten the long-term resilience of its tourism industry.
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Vietnam Medical Tourism Alliance launched
The alliance aiming to promote Vietnam as a leading global hub for integrated medical tourism.
Vietnam welcomes 6.76mln foreign tourists in Q1
This marking the highest quarterly figure ever recorded.
Cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China launched
Under the new arrangement, Chinese tourists can use Alipay - a member wallet of Ant International - to scan VIETQRGlobal codes and make direct payments at merchants within NAPAS’ network across Vietnam.
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.
Tourism sector expected to contribute 14% to GDP by 2030
The sector is undergoing a strategic repositioning under an updated national tourism development plan.
OCOP Quang Ninh Summer Fair set to open on April 10
The fair aiming to provide a diverse range of high-quality products for residents and tourists.
Travel firms pivot to short-haul tours and value-driven strategies
For travel programs where contracts have not yet been signed, businesses are proactively discussing with customers to adjust tour prices appropriately. By sharing the burden of costs arising from objective factors, they aim to ensure trip quality while limiting losses for all parties involved.