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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.
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.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia were up 3.84 percent in December
Tourist numbers from Asia totalled 1,533,979 in December, showing a rise of 7.40 percent versus November, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam welcomes nearly 21.2 million international visitors in 2025, up 20.4 percent
Vietnam recorded more than 2 million international visitor arrivals in December, up 15.7 percent from the same month last year, according to official estimates.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Oceania were up 4.9 percent in November
In November, Oceania accounted for 53,663 tourist arrivals, an increase of 4.90 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Americas were up 35.7 percent in November
In November, the Americas accounted for 111,835 tourist arrivals, an increase of 35.70 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia up 7.8 percent in November
In November, Asia accounted for 1,477,295 tourist arrivals, an increase of 7.40 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
In today’s Vietnam news: Ready-to-drink tea market report, Rights groups EU action on Vietnam civic space crackdown, Taxi company buy 2,000 Vinfast cars, Vietnam
In today’s Vietnam news: South Korea – Vietnam leaders meeting, Vietjet COMAC lease agreement, EVN FiT eligibility problems proposed resolution, FDI firms fined over
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam-flagged LPG tanker passes Hormuz Strait, To Lam in China, Coffee concerns dry weather in VN, Coal mining output increase
This interview with Ngoc (Lily) Nguyen, the Vietnam Southern Region Sales Manager at HAP Commodities Consulting, covers how the Iran–Hormuz conflict is affecting the coffee
This is an interview with Hao Qiu, the Founder of Fair Farm Vietnam. It looks at how global factors, including Brazil’s crop outlook and Middle
This is an interview with Timen ter Meulen Swijtink, Managing Director, Collective Company (producer of LaCaph-branded coffee). It covers how the Middle East crisis is