There’s plenty of good news coming out of Vietnam at the moment. Here are a few stories making the headlines:
Vietnam Tourism Enters New Growth Phase
After strong results in 2025, when Vietnam ranked among the world’s fastest-growing tourism destinations and welcomed more than 20 million international visitors, the government has set ambitious goals for 2026, targeting 25 million international arrivals and 150 million domestic trips. At a government meeting last week, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh said the priority is no longer restoring momentum but reshaping the industry for long-term growth.
(source: Hanoi Times)
Vietnam Targets High-End Visitors to Ensure Sustainable Growth
The tourism sector in Vietnam has achieved many successes over the years, but it has now been encouraged to focus more on quality rather than the number of tourists that visit the country. Even though scaling up the size of the market as well as the number of tourist arrivals has remained a major factor that has contributed to the success of the tourism sector in Vietnam, experts have now encouraged the need to focus more on quality.
(source: TTW)
Plans For Unilateral Visa Waivers to Attract High-Quality Tourists
The Ministry of Public Security will work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to study and propose more open visa policies. This is among a package of coordinated and breakthrough measures to promote sustainable tourism development, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh on January 20 following the recent meeting of the State Steering Committee for Tourism.
(source: VietNamNet)
Quang Ninh Unveils Tourism Strategy for 2026
Quang Ninh Province, located in northern Vietnam, has set ambitious tourism growth targets for 2026, aiming to capitalize on its natural wonders and rich cultural heritage. Following a strong start to the year, the provincial authorities are outlining new initiatives and strategies designed to further boost the tourism sector, with a focus on diversification and expanding international appeal.
(source: TTW)
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