Palladium Hotel Group is preparing a major entry into Vietnam with two BLESS Collection Hotels projects, establishing the Southeast Asian nation as its first market in Asia and a strategic platform for wider regional expansion. The Spanish hospitality group plans to transform L’Alya Ninh Van Bay into BLESS L’Alya Ninh Van Bay, with the luxury […]
Vietnam is accelerating its transition toward smart tourism as Hanoi integrates artificial intelligence, 3D mapping, digital platforms and interactive technology into the visitor experience. The transformation is designed to make travel more convenient while improving how destinations manage information, cultural attractions and visitor demand. Hanoi is emerging as an important testing ground, with tourism authorities
Vietnam’s expanding luxury hospitality market has gained another international addition with NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An, the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in the country, strengthening the destination’s appeal for travellers seeking culture, wellness and experience-led resort stays. Located in Vong Nhi Village near the De Vong River, the resort has 174 rooms
Vietnam is accelerating its transition toward smart tourism as artificial intelligence, shared data platforms and immersive digital technology increasingly influence how visitors discover destinations, explore heritage attractions and interact with hospitality businesses. Hanoi is emerging as an important centre of that transformation. Authorities are moving away from fragmented digital projects toward interconnected data ecosystems supporting
Vietnam’s booming summer tourism season is driving exceptional demand across Vung Tau, Ho Tram and surrounding coastal destinations, but the surge in accommodation bookings is also creating new risks for travellers. Hotels, resorts, villas and homestays across Ho Chi Minh City’s eastern coastal tourism region are seeing strong occupancy during the peak holiday period. At
Vietnam and China are accelerating tourism cooperation through stronger railway connectivity, investment, cultural exchange and regional travel development. The two neighbouring countries have officially launched the Vietnam–China Tourism Cooperation Year 2026–2027. The initiative aims to increase visitor exchanges, strengthen tourism services and support closer connections between communities and businesses. Tourism now forms an important part
Vietnam is emerging as one of the strongest winners in the 2026 global tourism reset as travellers increasingly prioritise safe, stable, culturally rich and operationally reliable destinations over routes affected by geopolitical uncertainty, airspace disruption and flight instability. The shift is placing Vietnam alongside Thailand, Australia, Spain, India, Germany, Japan and Singapore as destinations benefiting
Vietnam Airlines Group is placing more than two million discounted domestic seats into the market as Vietnam prepares for one of its busiest summer travel periods. The campaign covers key tourism routes linking Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hue, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Da Lat and other popular destinations, giving travelers more opportunities
Vietnam has introduced a mandatory digital pre-arrival declaration for all international travelers arriving at Phu Quoc International Airport from June 1, 2026. The new system requires passengers to complete an online form and obtain a QR code before travel, helping streamline immigration procedures, reduce airport wait times, and enhance the visitor experience at one of the country’s top tourism destinations.
Vietnam’s tourism and aviation sectors are witnessing rapid growth driven by Indian travelers, with destinations like Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc becoming increasingly popular.
Southeast Asia’s tourism recovery faces a fresh test as the conflict involving Iran disrupts Middle East air corridors, raises aviation costs and reshapes long-haul connectivity into Asia. Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and other regional destinations remain open to visitors, but airlines, hotels and tourism businesses are entering the summer season with a more uncertain operating environment.
India is emerging as a key growth market for Vietnam’s tourism and aviation sector, driven by expanded VietJet Airways connectivity and rising demand for destinations like Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc. Affordable travel options, improved flight networks, and growing interest in experiential tourism are fueling record Indian arrivals to Vietnam.
