Tourism experts said integrating local heritage and cultural identity into hotels, homestays and other lodging facilities can enhance visitor experiences while creating greater value for local communities.
More than one million people visited the President Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum in the first half of 2026, including over 256,000 international visitors.
More than three years after its founding, Major Books, an independent publisher based in the UK, has introduced to readers around the world several of the most beloved traditional and contemporary works of Vietnamese literature through acclaimed English translations. These include Nguyễn Du's The Tale of Kiều, Nguyễn Đổng Chi's Treasury of Vietnamese Fairy Tales and Vũ Trọng Phụng's Making a Whore, among others.
Lâm Đồng Province is introducing dedicated road-travel promotions and diversified tourism products as part of its 2026 stimulus programme, aiming to sustain visitor growth while Liên Khương International Airport undergoes upgrades.
Tourism authorities said international visitors tend to stay longer and spend more than domestic travellers, particularly on premium services such as boutique accommodation, guided trekking tours and wellness experiences.
The sector is urged to accelerate operations with a focus on restructuring, shifting from a quantitative to a qualitative development to become a leading economic sector in the new era.
More than 20 vintage Peugeot bicycles from the collection of renowned collector Đào Xuân Tình were displayed at the French Embassy in Hà Nội, offering guests a glimpse into nearly a century of French cycling history.
Research indicates that the primary compounds in Dành Mountain ginseng are saponins, flavonoids (anti-ageing active ingredients), organic acids and amino acids.
Digital tools are transforming tourism in Phú Thọ's mountainous communities, helping lesser-known destinations reach wider audiences, attract more visitors, and create new opportunities for sustainable local development.
The large-scale art event aims to honour young talents and contribute to guiding and promoting the development of Việt Nam’s cultural industry and creative economy.
The accolade is further proof of Danh's dedication to music, earned through perseverance, discipline and a constant drive to challenge himself and reach new artistic heights.
Japanese artist Takahashi Kazuma introduces to local audiences a new series of works created for Hà Nội's exhibition entitled Package Craft – The Evolution of an Empty Box.
More than a cultural attraction, the village is envisioned as a living space where traditions are not simply displayed but actively practised and passed on.
The recognition acknowledges Cúc Phương's long-standing development strategy, which has placed conservation at the heart of its growth as the country's first national park.
Tà Xùa is rolling out a campaign titled “Bringing Tà Xùa to the world” and aims to establish the image of “Tà Xùa - a sea of clouds, majestic nature and Mong cultural identity” during the 2028-30 period.
After more than 800 years, the towers have suffered damage from weather, time and plant growth. In late 2025, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched a restoration project worth more than VNĐ90 billion (US$3.4 million). Scheduled to last 10 months, the project now sees 40 per cent of its workload completed.
The Hải Phòng–HCM City and Hải Phòng–Phú Quốc routes, operated by Sun PhuQuoc Airways, will enhance connectivity between the sides, encourage two-way visitor flows, and create fresh momentum for regional tourism development.
On July 11, the day of the DIFF 2026 finale, accommodation establishments in the city served about 131,000 visitors, an increase of 16 per cent from a year earlier. International visitors totalled 52,400, up 27 per cent year-on-year, while domestic visitors reached 78,600, an increase of nearly 10 per cent.
