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Vietnam named top travel destination for 2026

Vietnam named top travel destination for 2026

Vietnam is emerging as one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations in 2026, thanks to its unique blend of spectacular natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern cities, according to France’s Vogue magazine.
Power failure paralyzes Channel tunnel linking Britain and continental Europe, causing travel mayhem

Power failure paralyzes Channel tunnel linking Britain and continental Europe, causing travel mayhem

Phu Quoc celebrated by international media as top Asia destination

Phu Quoc celebrated by international media as top Asia destination

Sun Group bets on Phu Quoc as the next Phuket or Bali: CAPA

Sun Group bets on Phu Quoc as the next Phuket or Bali: CAPA

The Center for Aviation (CAPA), the world's leading aviation data and analytics platform, assessed that Phu Quoc holds a rare advantage in having established a relatively comprehensive aviation ecosystem, comprising an expanded international airport and an airline bearing the island's name, Sun PhuQuoc Airways.
December 31, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
UK man's 15,000-km walk to Vietnam reshaped by love, a rescued dog and flood relief mission

UK man's 15,000-km walk to Vietnam reshaped by love, a rescued dog and flood relief mission

What began as a solo trek from England to Vietnam has evolved into a shared journey for Luke Deakin, marked by a new relationship, the adoption of a stray dog and an unexpected detour to support flood victims in central Vietnam.
December 30, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Record foreign arrivals make 2025 a golden year for Vietnam's tourism

Record foreign arrivals make 2025 a golden year for Vietnam's tourism

With more than 21 million foreign visitors, the highest ever, 2025 is set to usher in a new era for Vietnam's tourism industry.
December 29, 2025 | 07:53 pm PT
Bali named world's most romantic destination this year

Bali named world's most romantic destination this year

Indonesia's Bali has been voted the "world's most romantic destination" at this year's World Travel Awards, surpassing eight other rivals.
December 29, 2025 | 06:59 pm PT
This Asian airport is named world's leading in 2025, and it's not Singapore Changi

This Asian airport is named world's leading in 2025, and it's not Singapore Changi

Dubai International Airport has surpassed over 20 competitors, including Singapore’s Changi Airport, to win the title of “World’s Leading Airport” at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
December 29, 2025 | 03:01 pm PT
China urges travel agencies to cut Japan-bound visitors by 40% amid rising tensions

China urges travel agencies to cut Japan-bound visitors by 40% amid rising tensions

China has urged domestic travel agencies to reduce the number of tourists traveling to Japan by 40% amid rising tensions following Japanese ‌Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan.
December 28, 2025 | 06:27 pm PT
Southeast Asia's most visited country expands international air routes to boost tourism

Southeast Asia's most visited country expands international air routes to boost tourism

Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Tiong King Sing announced on Dec. 27 a plan to launch 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
December 28, 2025 | 06:25 pm PT
Philippines poised to shape future of regional tourism

Philippines poised to shape future of regional tourism

The Philippines is set to help shape the region's tourism future as it assumes the ASEAN chairmanship in 2026, the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
December 28, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT
US media hails Vietnam's Phu Quoc as 'Hawaii of Asia'

US media hails Vietnam's Phu Quoc as 'Hawaii of Asia'

Travel Off Path, a renowned U.S. travel site, has hailed Phu Quoc in the southern province of An Giang as an “Asian star,” citing its shockingly beautiful scenery and experiences that stand out to the rest of Vietnam.
December 28, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT
Indonesia temporarily shuts down popular sea tourism route after cruise accident

Indonesia temporarily shuts down popular sea tourism route after cruise accident

Indonesia has temporarily closed Padar and Komodo islands in Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara to tourists due to risks from extreme weather conditions.
December 28, 2025 | 04:59 pm PT
Celebrating New Year's Eve with three fireworks shows at Sunset Town

Celebrating New Year's Eve with three fireworks shows at Sunset Town

The Spectacular Countdown 2026 in Phu Quoc on Dec. 31 is set to turn the island into a festival hub, featuring 50 performances by 200 artists and world champions, alongside three fireworks displays, including the year’s longest high-altitude countdown show.
December 29, 2025 | 02:10 am PT
Phu Quoc contributes to Vietnam's tourism milestones

Phu Quoc contributes to Vietnam's tourism milestones

Phu Quoc Island welcomed Vietnam's 10-millionth international visitor in 2016, and the arrival of the country's 20-millionth international visitor in 2025 reflects the cumulative impact of sustained investment in infrastructure, tourism products, and destination capacity rather than a purely symbolic milestone.
December 28, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
The unlikeliest wine pairing in Vietnam, and why it works

The unlikeliest wine pairing in Vietnam, and why it works

A sommelier is challenging wine rules by showing that even Vietnam's strongest flavor, the fermented shrimp paste mam tom, can find harmony with the right bottle.
December 28, 2025 | 04:32 am PT
Three crowd-free escapes in Vietnam, according to Lonely Planet

Three crowd-free escapes in Vietnam, according to Lonely Planet

Australian travel magazine has named Buon Ma Thuot, Chau Doc and Lang Co as alternatives to Vietnam’s tourist hubs, spanning coffee culture, riverside food and coastal calm.
December 28, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
Milder and lighter: Hanoi restaurant tones down local flavors for tourists

Milder and lighter: Hanoi restaurant tones down local flavors for tourists

A restaurant in Hanoi refines Vietnamese flavors for global travelers, softening bold ones while keeping their character intact.
December 28, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
The banh mi shop winning over both Hong Kong and Michelin

The banh mi shop winning over both Hong Kong and Michelin

Banh Mi Nem has become Hong Kong's only Vietnamese eatery in the Michelin Selected list, drawing locals, tourists and even Nicholas Tse with its Saigon-style sandwiches.
December 27, 2025 | 11:00 pm PT
Vietnam's first pho museum to open in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's first pho museum to open in Ho Chi Minh City

Opening mid-January 2026 at the corner of Nguyen Thai Hoc - Pham Ngu Lao streets in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, the Pho Museum offers a journey into pho through interactive exhibits.
December 27, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
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