Shilla Monogram Hanoi Westlake is scheduled to open on 23 October 2026, adding 319 rooms to Vietnam’s capital. The upper-upscale property will combine restaurants, rooftop leisure facilities, wellness amenities and event spaces in the developing Starlake district. The opening will become Shilla Monogram’s second location in Vietnam and its fourth property worldwide. It follows hotels
Vietnam Airlines has signed cooperation agreements with Visa and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop a more connected passenger journey. The agreements, announced on September 24, cover payments, loyalty, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, data and inflight connectivity. For travellers, the ambition extends beyond buying a ticket. Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority says the initiative aims to
Vietnam is accelerating its transformation into a leading global destination through easier entry, cultural tourism and a stronger focus on high-value international visitors. The country’s new tourism direction places the visitor economy at the centre of national development. Rather than concentrating only on arrival numbers, Vietnam wants travellers to stay longer, spend more and explore
Vietnam’s hospitality industry has strong growth momentum, supported by record visitor demand, artificial intelligence and extensive transport investment. However, service, access and environmental gaps could prevent the country from realising its full tourism potential. Vietnam welcomed more than 21 million international visitors during 2025, strengthening its position within Southeast Asia. The expansion creates opportunities for
Hưng Yên Province has launched a Digital Tourism Map featuring VR360 technology, giving domestic and international travellers a new way to explore its historical landmarks, craft villages and cultural attractions. Introduced through the province’s 2026 Tourism Promotion Programme and wider digital transformation agenda, the platform combines immersive virtual experiences with official destination information. Travellers can
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
