Vietnam plans to invest nearly VND 20 trillion (approximately USD 770 million) to expand Buon Ma Thuot Airport, raising capacity to up to 5 million passengers annually by 2030.
Authorities in Hue City, Thua Thien-Hue Province, have announced a tourist support hotline as accommodation bookings approach full capacity ahead of the Reunification Day (April 30)-May 1 holiday.
From April 26, visitors to Phong Nha-Ke Bang in Quang Tri Province can experience the world’s largest cave, Son Doong, through 5D virtual reality technology with 8K image quality.
Phu Tho Province welcomed around 6.5 million visitors during this year’s Hung Kings Commemoration Day festival, up 12 per cent compared with the 2025 festival season.
Thousands of Vietnamese travelers waited for hours at border gates to enter China during the holiday rush, with some spending up to six hours completing immigration procedures.
Authorities in Dao Tru Commune have banned unauthorised trekking, forest entry and stream bathing after a 19-year-old man from Hanoi went missing for 36 hours on Tam Dao Mountain.
Hue authorities plan to spend more than VND 117 billion (approximately USD 4.5 million) on technical infrastructure and a multi-purpose cultural park at Thuan An, the city’s first seaside park.
International visitors praised Vietnam’s safety after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was seen walking freely in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and stopping for pho during his visit.
Vietnam is emerging as one of the fastest growing destinations for Australian travellers, driven by affordability, rich culture and diverse experiences.
Authorities in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, are encouraging businesses to provide free restroom access to visitors to enhance the city’s image as a friendly tourist destination.
Passenger traffic at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport is forecast to rise by up to 15 per cent during the Reunification Day holiday peak, reflecting steady aviation growth despite market pressures.
A viral video of a US Vietnamese visitor riding a traditional basket boat in Danang has drawn more than 28 million views, highlighting a unique tourism experience gaining global attention.
Many foreign visitors say they feel remarkably safe living and travelling in Vietnam, citing friendly communities and a strong sense of everyday security.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province is stepping up efforts to develop tourism alongside the preservation of historical and cultural sites, aiming to enhance visitor appeal.
Passenger numbers at Phu Quoc Airport are forecast to rise 44 per cent during the upcoming holidays, prompting capacity upgrades and new technology measures.
Authorities and businesses in Lam Dong Province have launched a wide-ranging stimulus campaign to boost tourism during the Reunification Day (April 30)-May Day holiday and the 2026 summer season.