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Asia's 'most beautiful island' eyes 8.5 million tourists in 2026 after booming year

Asia's 'most beautiful island' eyes 8.5 million tourists in 2026 after booming year

Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, expects to welcome 8.5 million tourists this year, up 5% from last year.
Lost Filipino tourist heads to airport, only place he knows in Hanoi

Lost Filipino tourist heads to airport, only place he knows in Hanoi

Which is Asia's fastest-growing tourist destination?

Which is Asia's fastest-growing tourist destination?

Hanoi proposes ending trains through iconic Train Street

Hanoi proposes ending trains through iconic Train Street

Hanoi is proposing to stop passenger trains from running through the city's famous railway coffee street, a move that could end one of Vietnam's most talked-about tourist attractions.
January 6, 2026 | 01:54 am PT
Da Nang emerges as rising star in tourism firmament

Da Nang emerges as rising star in tourism firmament

The central city of Da Nang received 345,000 foreign visitors during New Year, three times Hanoi's arrival numbers and nearly five times Ho Chi Minh City's.
January 4, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 176,000 tourists during New Year holiday

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 176,000 tourists during New Year holiday

Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 176,000 visitors during the four-day New Year holiday.
January 4, 2026 | 06:39 pm PT
Nha Trang taxi driver accused of swapping banknotes from foreign tourist

Nha Trang taxi driver accused of swapping banknotes from foreign tourist

A taxi driver in Nha Trang was caught on camera allegedly swapping a VND200,000 (US$7.59) banknote from a South Korean tourist with a VND10,000 note in less than a second.
January 4, 2026 | 06:26 pm PT
Tourists shocked as trash swamps Phu Quoc's most famous beaches

Tourists shocked as trash swamps Phu Quoc's most famous beaches

Two of Phu Quoc's most iconic beaches, Khem and Sao, have been swamped by drifting water hyacinth and household waste, leaving many international visitors reluctant to enter the sea at the start of 2026.
January 3, 2026 | 01:18 am PT
Mui Ne tops Booking.com 2026 must-visit places worldwide

Mui Ne tops Booking.com 2026 must-visit places worldwide

Mui Ne on Vietnam’s southeastern coast, once little more than a fishing village, tops Booking.com's 2026 must-visit destinations in the universe, drawing travelers to its "storybook" landscapes and red sand dunes.
January 2, 2026 | 12:22 am PT
Vietnam welcomes thousands of foreign tourists on first day of 2026

Vietnam welcomes thousands of foreign tourists on first day of 2026

Popular Vietnamese tourist destinations from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang welcomed their first foreign visitors of 2026 on Thursday, marking the start of what is expected to be a highly promising tourism year.
January 1, 2026 | 01:31 am PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.1 million tourists in 2025

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.1 million tourists in 2025

Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, received an estimated 8.1 million visitors in 2025, surpassing its initial target of 7.25 million.
December 31, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
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.
December 30, 2025 | 03:54 pm 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
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
Trekking in northern Vietnam mountains during peak season: what to know

Trekking in northern Vietnam mountains during peak season: what to know

Experienced trekkers offer advice on routes, tour styles and preparation to help travelers navigate mountains with safety.
December 27, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
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