Inbound tourism continued to gain momentum in early 2026, with nearly 4.7 million foreign visitors recorded in the first two months of the year, underscoring the sustained recovery and expansion of the country’s tourism sector, according to data released by the National Statistics Office on March 6.
Hoi An Ancient Town in the central city of Da Nang led the list of 10 most welcoming destinations in Viet Nam by one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms Booking.com in its 14th edition of Traveller Review Awards.
Marking a joyful start to 2026, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai unveils, An Insider Journey Through Hoi An’s Craft and Cuisine, a newly curated signature experience, offering rare access to people, practices and places that reveal a side of Hoi An seldom found on travel sites or social media.
Hue City has been named one of the world’s top 25 honeymoon destinations for 2026, securing sixth place in the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards presented by Tripadvisor.
The issuance of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, occurring as Viet Nam prepared for the 14th National Congress, a pivotal assembly that shapes the national vision toward 2045 and the socio-economic strategy for 2030, demonstrates a strong alignment with international commitments at a high level of national policy.
The Grand Ho Tram has begun 2026 on a high note, reinforcing its position as one of Vietnam’s leading integrated resorts with a series of prestigious industry awards, a vibrant line-up of Tết celebrations, and participation in the Government’s pilot programme allowing eligible Vietnamese citizens to enter its casino under regulated conditions.
After a year of strong recovery and impressive growth, Vietnam’s tourism industry has entered a new phase that requires repositioning its value, expanding markets, and strengthening international competitiveness.
The year 2026 is the year of the horse. Belonging to the Fire element in the five elements, the horse represents endurance, enthusiasm, and readiness to break through. In East Asian culture, especially in Vietnam, the horse also carries the meaning of aspiration to rise, the spirit of freedom, strong vitality, and the humanistic depth of the nation.
With 32 accumulated points after six participations, Vietnam’s Under-23 (U23) team rose to ninth place in the all-time history of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Asian Cup, far surpassing the combined total points of Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, marks a season of renewal and shared beginnings. This February, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai ushers in the Year of the Horse, symbolising strength, optimism and momentum, through a line-up of immersive offerings – from timeless cultural rituals to festive dining.
With double-digit tourism growth, Vietnam was ranked by UN Tourism among the world’s top-growing tourism markets.
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