tourism
The Tourism category covers travel industry trends, hospitality, and destination development. It explores tourist arrivals, hotel investments, government policies, and marketing strategies, providing insights into aviation, sustainable tourism, and economic impacts on the travel sector.
Vietnam tourist arrivals in May plummet 12.15 percent from April
In May, Vietnam’s total tourist arrivals reached 1,784,683, down 12.15 percent from April, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s Tourism Industry Takes Fuel Crisis Hit to International Arrivals, Resort Construction
Few industries in Vietnam are feeling the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz more than tourism, with higher fuel prices leading to a decline in international arrivals and delaying new resort and hotel projects due to fuel shortages and higher construction costs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from total down -2.30% MoM in April 2026 / Americas -10.70%, Asia -2.30%
In April, total tourist arrivals reached 2,031,519, down 2.30 percent from March 2026, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Interview: John Gardner | CEO & Founding Partner at Optimum Hospitality, RE: Vietnam tourism + fuel price impacts + market dynamics
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on: hotel and resort performance, domestic vs international demand, construction and development (delays), and regional travel dynamics.
Interview: Nuno Ribeiro | Tourism & Hospitality Expert | RE: Vietnam tourism + energy crisis + sustainability
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It covers Vietnam’s tourism industry and the fuel crisis, sustainability, and human resources development.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia down -6.30% MoM in March 2026 / Korea -26.30%, India +18.80%
In March, Asia accounted for 1,508,011 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.30 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Total down -6.70% MoM in March 2026 / Asia -6.30%, Europe -9.20%
In March, Vietnam counted 2,080,079 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.70 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Europe down -0.10% MoM in February 2026 / Russia -3.20%, Germany 18.10%
In February, Europe accounted for 423,471 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -0.10 percent from January, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Americas up 3.8% MoM in February 2026 / USA +2.3%, Canada +16.8%
In February, the Americas accounted for 141,828 tourist arrivals, an increase of 3.80 percent from January, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia down 10.8 percent in February
In February, Asia accounted for 1,609,363 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -10.80 percent from January, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam tourist arrivals fall 9.2 percent MoM in February 2026
In February, Vietnam recorded 2,228,372 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -9.20 percent from January, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s Tourism Industry 2026: Growth, Challenges, & Opportunities
Tourism in Vietnam plays a vital role in Vietnam’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP, job creation, and foreign exchange earnings. It includes a wide range of services such as hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, tour operators, transportation, and attractions, catering to both international and domestic tourists.
How to Open a Hotel in Vietnam 2026: Culture, Regulations & Visas
Opening a hotel or resort in Vietnam for foreign firms or individuals, however, is not always easy. Not only are there several technical and licensing requirements that need to be met, but Vietnam also has its own unique travel culture. This guide runs through the ins and outs of opening a hotel in Vietnam.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Europe up 35.1% in January 2026 / from UK +33.6%, Germany +19.8%
In January, Europe accounted for 423,988 tourist arrivals, an increase of 35.10 percent from December, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from the Americas reach 136,671 / up 22.9 percent in January month-on-month
In January, Americas accounted for 136,671 tourist arrivals, an increase of 22.90 percent from December, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia 1.8 million in January / up 17.6 percent month-on-month
In January, Asia accounted for 1,804,109 tourist arrivals in Vietnam, an increase of 17.60 percent from December, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Total tourists arriving in Vietnam reach 2.45 million in January, up 21.4 percent month-on-month
In January, Vietnam recorded 2,453,724 tourist arrivals in total, an increase of 21.40 percent from December, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Europe up 4.9 percent in December
In December, Europe accounted for 313,851 tourist arrivals, a decrease of 4.9 percent from November, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Australia / New Zealand up 7.3 percent in December
In December, Oceania accounted for 57,563 tourist arrivals, a decrease of 7.3 percent from November, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from the Americas down .06 percent in December
In December, Americas accounted for 111,189 tourist arrivals in Vietnam, a decrease of .06 percent from November, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
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This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It