Travel

The Sa Ky-Ly Son passenger ferry route in Quang Ngai Province will resume operations from April 10 after a period of suspension.

The Hue-Danang tourist train has been upgraded, offering passengers a scenic journey across lagoons, mountain passes and one of the world’s most beautiful bays.

Phu Cat Airport is expected to complete its second runway by June 7, 2026, enabling international flights and supporting the National Tourism Year in Gia Lai Province.

Quy Nhon International Port in Gia Lai Province welcomed the cruise ship Island Sky with 180 passengers and crew on board on March 27, marking a positive signal for the recovery of sea-based tourism.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has granted permission to Qatar Airways to operate three combined flights on the Doha-Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route.

Outbound autogates at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City will be suspended for two months to allow system upgrades, while inbound gates continue operating.

Hue will offer free night-time entry to its imperial citadel from April 25-28, unveiling an immersive programme blending royal heritage with modern technology.

A 55 year old Australian woman was rescued after becoming exhausted while hiking on Co Tien Mountain in Khanh Hoa Province on March 26.

Vietnam Railways (VNR) on March 26 launched a new exterior design for the “Central Heritage Connection Journey” train and announced the recognition of Hue Railway Station as a tourist destination.

Hotels in Gia Lai Province are fully booked ahead of the opening night of the National Tourism Year 2026, with around 70,000 visitors expected to attend the event.

Hanoi moves ahead with standard-gauge railway plans to boost cross-border connectivity with China.

Danang has raised the top prize to VND 500 million (about USD 19,000) for a city logo design contest aimed at strengthening its brand identity.

Vietjet Air advances its plan to launch a new route linking Hanoi and Prague, with a technical stop in Almaty of Kazakhstan, towards expanding links between Vietnam and Central Europe.

Vietnam international travel mart 2026 will feature around 450 booths, with more than 600 enterprises and tourism organisations expected to take part, organisers said.

Bai Tu Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province is listed among Southeast Asia’s seven wonders for 2026 by US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Y Ty market, perched more than 2,000 metres above sea level in Lao Cai Province, comes alive every Saturday morning, drawing highland communities and visitors amid mist-covered mountains.

A street vendor in Nha Trang has captured international attention by singing in Russian to attract customers, delighting visitors with her warmth and creativity.

More than 60 per cent of international airlines have raised or plan to raise airfares from mid-March as surging fuel costs put pressure on the global aviation industry.

Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province ranked sixth in the World’s Cleanest Airports 2026 category for facilities handling under 30 million passengers annually.