Travel

Demand for accommodation in Vung Tau is rising sharply during the summer holiday season, with many beachfront hotels reporting strong booking levels, particularly on weekends.

Vietnam has introduced new aviation security regulations that allow authorities to impose temporary or lifetime flight bans on passengers who threaten safety or disrupt airline operations.

Authorities are working to reopen Soi Sim Beach in Halong Bay after it was named among the world's 100 most beautiful beaches for 2026.

Gia Lai is seeking to develop cruise tourism as a key segment to diversify international arrivals and increase tourism revenue

Perched at an elevation of around 1,500 metres in central Vietnam, Tak Po Village is attracting visitors with its sea of clouds and indigenous cultural experiences.

All major tourist attractions in Phu Quy Island are expected to be digitised by the end of June under a QR code initiative aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and promoting sustainable tourism.

Rising airfares on the HCM City-Con Dao route are prompting more travellers to consider high-speed ferries, following the resumption of direct sailings from the city this month.

Air passengers in Vietnam will be entitled to full ticket refunds for flights delayed by more than four hours due to airline fault under new government regulations taking effect on July 1.

Ho Chi Minh City has introduced two additional electric bus routes as part of its plan to modernise public transport and transition to a fully green bus network by 2030.

Gia Lai Province has opened a new passenger terminal serving speedboat routes to Cu Lao Xanh Island, aiming to improve travel services and support tourism growth on the island.

A 70-year-old boatman jumped into a river and recovered a foreign tourist's phone moments after it slipped into the water during a basket boat tour in Danang.

A tourist boat sank after colliding with another vessel in Lan Ha Bay off Haiphong, leaving one female passenger dead despite rescue efforts.

Foreign visitors in Vietnam are increasingly buying Grab jackets as unique souvenirs, turning the familiar green uniform of ride-hailing drivers into an unexpected symbol of local culture.

Danang plans to screen 2026 World Cup matches at public venues, including beaches and Hoi An Ancient Town, to serve residents and tourists this summer.

Vietnam has 87 short-haul air routes under 555km that remain unserved, highlighting significant growth potential beyond the country's increasingly crowded main aviation corridors.

A surge in Russian tourist arrivals in Khanh Hoa has created an acute shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides, with travel companies offering high salaries but still struggling to recruit staff.