Biz Traveler

In the first six months of the year, carriers transported 3.4 billion passengers, up 18.8% from the same period in 2025, while passenger traffic rose 12.2% to 170.7 billion passenger-kms.

The country targetting 25 million foreign tourists in 2026.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed adding five airports—Gia Binh, Tho Chu, Van Phong, Mang Den, and Ninh Binh—to the national master plan, while simultaneously removing Bien Hoa and Hai Phong international airports from the civil aviation system

The new service links the payment infrastructures of Vietnam's National Payment Corporation (NAPAS) and Singapore-based Liquid Group.

According to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam, representatives from 34 carriers have already conducted site surveys and held working sessions to prepare for operations at the airport which is expected to open in December 2026.

As Russian tourists return and direct air links expand, AI-powered AdTech could help Vietnam's tourism businesses better reach high-spending travelers.