For long and healthy living
Longevity and wellness are reshaping hospitality, creating new opportunities for resorts, hotels, and real estate investors amid Vietnam’s aging population.
Testing target
Meeting Vietnam’s 1.5 million-room tourism goal will require faster supply growth, new sources of capital, and the revival of existing resort assets.
Ninh Binh beats tourism targets, accelerates smart destination investments
The northern province of Ninh Binh surpassed its full-year tourism targets in the first nine months of 2026, welcoming over 20.95 million visitors and generating $879.16 million in revenue as local authorities and businesses advance infrastructure, digital transformation, and smart destination models.
Quang Ninh urges fast-tracking of $1 billion Monbay Van Don project
The high-end tourism, resort and entertainment complex, golf course and residential area is planned to include 236 villas, 257 townhouses, more than 2,600 high-rise apartments and 606 social housing units.
Catalysts to stay and spend
Dr. Ha Van Sieu, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, tells Ngoc Lan about quality and value as drivers of retaining tourism spending in Vietnam.
Vietnam links tourism and domestic trade to boost sales of local products
Close relationship between tourism development and the domestic market plays impotant role in expanding sales opportunities, increasing tourist spending and enhancing the value of Vietnamese products.
Russia grants visa-free entry to Vietnamese citizens until October 2027
Vietnam has become the 12th country whose citizens are eligible for visa-free entry to the Russian Federation under the relevant arrangements.
Competing for tourism assets
International hotel groups are increasingly arriving in or expanding in Vietnam as the country continues with efforts to make tourism a spearhead economic sector.
New incentives proposed to boost tourism as key economic sector
Corporate income tax would be exempted for two years, followed by a 50% reduction in tax payable for the next three years on income generated from products created under new tourism models.
Hanoi welcomes 27.5 million visitors in nine months
Total tourism revenue was estimated at VND113.2 trillion ($4.3 billion), up 13.3% year on year.
Vietnam welcomes more than 17.7 million foreign visitors in 9M
The country has achieved nearly 71% of its target of welcoming 25 million international visitors in 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City wins three Asia-Pacific World Travel Awards
The awards come as the city’s tourism sector continues to expand, with international visitors emerging as a key driver of industry revenue.
Vietnam gains appeal among Gen Z travellers amid slower global tourism growth
Vietnam’s strong showing reflects its ability to balance costs with varied experiences, ranging from cities and cuisine to beaches, mountains, nature, culture and outdoor activities.
Quang Ninh's tourism revenue reaches $2.1bln in 9M
The northern city estimated to welcome 18.8 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026.
Vietnam sets two tourism growth scenarios for 2026
Vietnam aiming to welcome 27 million international visitors and 153 million domestic tourists in 2026, assuming tourism maintains its positive momentum and the impacts of conflicts in the Middle East are resolved soon.
HCMC tourism revenue nears full-year target after eight months
The southern city's total tourism revenue estimated at $9.9 billion.
Vietnam targets $80-90bln in tourism revenue by 2030
The Government has issued an action plan to implement the Politburo Resolution on developing tourism into a leading economic sector.
Vietnam welcomes nearly 16 million international visitors in 8M
The country targeting 25 million international visitors in 2026.
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia promote tourism cooperation
The three neighboring countries have adopted a Joint Action Plan on Tourism Cooperation for 2026-2028, under which they will promote joint tourism products, strengthen connectivity and facilitate travel and transport between the three destinations.
HCMC International Travel Expo 2026 expected to further boost tourism
The expo, scheduled for August 27-29, is expected to bring together more than 260 international buyers and over 500 tourism companies and brands, with more than 21,000 business-to-business meetings scheduled.