tourism

Meliá Hotels International expands in Vietnam with first Meliá Collection hotel

July 28, 2026 | 20:03

Following the signing of Ocaria Retreat Mui Ne, Member of Meliá Collection, Ignacio Martin, area managing director for Asia Pacific at Meliá Hotels International, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about the group's expansion strategy in Vietnam.

TUI Academy Hanoi opens to bridge tourism skills gap

July 10, 2026 | 15:05

On July 9, TUI Academy Hanoi is launched to respond to the growing need for inclusive education-to-employment pathways in Vietnam’s growing tourism and hospitality sector.

Vietnam reshaping Southeast Asia's tourist map

July 08, 2026 | 14:17

Vietnam is redrawing Southeast Asia's tourism landscape as visa reforms and infrastructure upgrades boost its appeal to global travellers.

Vietnam welcomes 12.2 million international visitors in H1

July 06, 2026 | 17:01

Vietnam’s tourism sector is estimated to have welcomed 12.2 million international visitors in the first six months of 2026, putting the country close to half of its full-year target as both inbound and domestic travel continued to recover strongly.

Summer tourism fuels race to improve quality of travel experience

July 06, 2026 | 16:59

Vietnam’s tourism market is entering the summer peak season with a series of vibrant cultural, entertainment, and tourism activities, while businesses are striving to improve service quality and diversify options.

Vietnam gains popularity as Asia-Pacific tourists prioritise familiarity, flexibility: Visa report

June 25, 2026 | 16:03

Vietnam is emerging as an increasingly attractive destination for Asia Pacific travelers, as more prioritise familiarity, practicality, and flexibility in an evolving global environment, according to Visa’s 2026 Global Travel Intentions (GTI) study.

Experts explore tourism real estate's sustainable capital potential

June 24, 2026 | 10:03

Tourism real estate's potential as a sustainable long-term investment channel was the focus of a discussion at a VIR conference in Hanoi.

New policy drivers to boost tourism real estate

June 23, 2026 | 16:45

Experts at the first panel of VIR’s seminar discussed the key policy drivers expected to unlock the next phase of growth for Vietnam’s tourism real estate sector.

Tourism real estate must create real cash flow

June 23, 2026 | 15:39

To generate sustainable values, tourism real estate must operate as a destination ecosystem to generate real cash flow and long-term trust.

Tourism and infrastructure fuel Vietnam's real estate growth

June 23, 2026 | 12:15

Tourism real estate has become vital to the national strategy for developing coastal cities, marine economy, and tourism until 2045.

VIR seminar explores tourism real estate outlook for 2026

June 23, 2026 | 10:00

VIR has held a seminar in Hanoi to explore the outlook for Vietnam's tourism real estate market in the new phase.

Resort developers carry out adjustments

June 22, 2026 | 09:42

Despite tourism real estate seeing widespread benefits as the country grows, the market is currently facing greater challenges than at any point in recent memory.

TAT signs tourism deals with Vietjet and four Vietnamese travel firms

June 17, 2026 | 16:07

TAT has signed deals with Vietjet and four Vietnamese travel operators to boost bilateral travel and regional links through 2029.

Sweden’s Peak Education eyes $60 million eco-resort in Quang Ngai

June 11, 2026 | 14:21

On June 8, Sweden-based Peak Education Limited has proposed the construction of a carbon-neutral eco-resort in Quang Ngai with a total investment capital of $60 million.