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Phu Quy Island in Lam Dong Province plans to develop at least one community-based tourism site by 2029, with traditional cultural activities, trained tourism workers and improved visitor services.

More than 100 domestic and international organisations and businesses are expected to take part in the Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism Fair in Lang Son Province.

Co To Island in Quang Ninh Province is expanding free Wi-Fi, digital maps, multilingual QR codes and virtual reality services to improve visitor experiences and develop smart tourism.

All passenger and cargo vessels on the Sa Ky-Ly Son route have been suspended since the morning of November 9 as strong winds and rough seas hit waters off Quang Ngai province.

Vietnam's official tourism website, vietnam.travel, recorded a 19.4 per cent increase in global visits in October compared with the previous month, reflecting growing interest in the platform.

Ha Long Bay welcomed nearly three million visitors in the first 10 months of 2026, with international tourists accounting for about 65 per cent of arrivals.

Ho Chi Minh City will hold high-altitude fireworks displays at three locations at 9 pm on November 24 to celebrate Vietnam Culture Day.

Nguyen Yen Trang, 20, from Hanoi, has won Miss Vietnam 2026, beating 24 contestants to claim the crown at the final in Haiphong on November 7.

A new zipline attraction at Eo Gio in Gia Lai Province has sparked debate over tourism development and the preservation of its natural landscape.

Hanoi's historic Dong Xuan Market will open its rooftop to visitors for the first time in November, featuring an exhibition and a range of interactive experiences.

Heavy rain and shortages of construction materials have pushed the reopening of Ca Mau Airport back to December 18, nearly three weeks later than scheduled.

The 2026 Hanoi International Culinary Culture Festival will feature a hot-air balloon dining experience, with participation limited to a selected number of guests.

Hanoi is rolling out new tourism experiences, cultural events and hotel promotions to attract more visitors in the final two months of 2026, following strong growth in international arrivals.

Authorities in Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, have established a specialist team to tackle roaming dogs and other uncontrolled pets, particularly in busy tourist areas, to improve public safety.

Vung Tau Ward in HCM City is investing more than VND 31.8 billion (USD 1.24 million) in upgrading several parks to improve the urban landscape and public spaces.

A proposed network of six electric rail lines linking central Dalat with Lien Khuong Airport and major tourist attractions has been included in a draft urban master plan.