LIFESTYLE

Dalat’s tourism sector is adapting after Lien Khuong International Airport closed for runway upgrades, a move expected to disrupt nearly one million passenger arrivals to the highland destination.

A fruit vendor in Nha Trang has charmed tourists after greeting customers with English songs while selling fruit on the beach.

Vietnamese tourism businesses presented a range of tourism products and services at ITB Berlin 2026, held from March 3 to 5 at Messe Berlin in Germany.

Booking.com has announced the 10 most welcoming destinations in Vietnam as part of the 14th edition of its Traveller Review Awards.

Vietnam Airlines will increase flights between Hanoi and Dien Bien in March to meet surging travel demand during the 2026 Ban flower festival in Vietnam’s northwest.

Vietnam’s three acts won one silver, one bronze and one special award.

Amid complex developments in the Middle East, Vietnam Airlines has affirmed that its flight network remains stable while routes may be flexibly adjusted when necessary to ensure safety.

Stranded in Oman after escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted his journey, a Vietnamese traveller received unexpected kindness from local taxi drivers.

Ho Chi Minh City will waive bus and metro fares on March 15 to help voters travel to polling stations for elections to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026-2031 term.

The first Danang in Korea Festival organised by the World Korean Culture and Arts Exchange Association will be held in Danang from March 3 to 5.

Qatar Airways (QR) has continued to cancel flights to and from Vietnam due to the impact of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vietnam’s National Tourism Administration has asked travel companies to halt tours to conflict-affected destinations in the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions.

Vietnamese travellers bound for Europe have been stranded in the Middle East for more than two days after airspace closures disrupted flights, with some put up in five-star hotels.

A customer lost nearly VND 15 million (approximately USD 588) within minutes after booking a resort room through a fake Facebook fanpage impersonating The Ocean Resort Quy Nhon, authorities said.

Vietnam’s railway operator will add services on the Hanoi-Danang route from March 9 as post Tet travel and tourism demand remains high.

When his gladioli bloomed too late for the Lunar New Year market, Nguyen Van Phuoc faced heavy losses. Instead, he opened his garden to visitors, transforming the setback into a source of income.

A 1.3-hectare sunflower field beneath An Binh Bridge in Vu Gia Commune has become a social media hotspot, drawing hundreds of visitors daily since opening.

The 12th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2026 will take place with a string of activities centered on Nguyen Hue Walking Street and the Ho Chi Minh President Monument Park.

Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh has ordered Quang Ninh Province to inspect the safety and technical conditions of all tourist boats operating on Ha Long Bay following a cruise vessel fire last week.