Despite recording a third consecutive month with international arrivals surpassing 2 million, Vietnam’s tourism industry is facing fresh challenges in 2026 as Middle East tensions and rising fuel prices push up airfares and operating costs.
Vietnam’s full reopening of inbound and outbound tourism activities from March 15 are anticipated to mark an important milestone in which the entire tourism industry can recover and prosper after a long hiatus of being heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to insiders
Provided with beautiful landscapes, long beaches and rich cultural and marine resources, Binh Dinh province is expected to transform into a key destination for both domestic and foreign visitors.
2018 was considered a successful year for Cao Bang’s tourism sector, as the northern mountainous province welcomed a record 1.2 million tourists, a year-on-year rise of 30%.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has asked the tourism sector to work harder to attract 18 million foreign tourists in 2019.