Viet Nam reaps a bountiful harvest at the ASEAN Tourism Awards 2026

Twenty-five Vietnamese localities and organisations were honoured with the ASEAN Tourism Awards across four major categories at a ceremony held within the framework of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026.

Co To is honoured in the Sustainable Rural Product category (Photo: VNA)

According to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, the recognition of many tourism products and services at the 2026 awards demonstrates the impressive recovery and record growth of Viet Nam's tourism over the past year, when the country welcomed nearly 21.2 million international visitors for the first time, marking a historic milestone in the 65-year development of the nation's tourism industry.

In the ASEAN Green Hotel Award category, five Vietnamese businesses were named as winners, including Topas Ecolodge Resort in Lao Cai Province, Legacy Yen Tu - MGallery Resort in Quang Ninh Province, Ana Mandara Cam Ranh Resort in Khanh Hoa Province, Pilgrimage Village Resort & Spa in Hue City, and Vinpearl Resort & Golf Nam Hoi An in Da Nang City.

Additionally, three Vietnamese cities were honoured in the ASEAN Clean Tourism City category, namely Hoa Lu Tourist City in Ninh Binh Province, Cua Lo Tourist City in Nghe An Province, and Quy Nhon Tourist City in Gia Lai Province.

Fifteen Vietnamese organisations were awarded across three sub-categories of the ASEAN MICE Venue Award. For the Exhibition Venue category, the winners included the Viet Nam Exhibition Centre (VEC) in Ha Noi, the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) and WTC Expo Binh Duong New City in Ho Chi Minh City, the Corona Phu Quoc Convention Centre in An Giang Province, and the Pytopia Convention Centre in Dak Lak Province.

In the Meeting Room category, awards were presented to the Sheraton Ha Noi Hotel, the Royal Ha Long Hotel in Quang Ninh Province, the MerPerle Da Lat Hotel in Lam Dong Province, the Diamond Star Ben Tre Hotel in Vinh Long Province, and the Caravelle Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Furthermore, prizes in the Event Venue category went to Lady Hill Sa Pa Resort in Lao Cai Province, Sun Spa Resort in Quang Tri Province, Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel & Spa in Hue City, Ariyana International Convention Centre Da Nang, and The Grand Ho Tram in Ho Chi Minh City.

Twenty-five Vietnamese localities and organisations were honoured with the ASEAN Tourism Awards 2026 (Photo: Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism)

The Fifth ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Awards, themed ‘Environmentally Friendly Tourism Destinations’, recognised two Vietnamese products. The Sustainable Rural Tourism Product award was presented to ‘Co To - The Green Island Signature’ by the People’s Committee of Co To Special Zone in Quang Ninh Province, while May Rut Trong Islet - Dugong Bay - A Green Destination in Pearl Island, An Giang Province, won the award for Sustainable Urban Tourism Product.

The Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism noted that these prestigious awards provide clear evidence of the recognition for the relentless efforts of Vietnamese localities and tourism organisations in improving service quality and building destination brands.

This recognition also affirms Viet Nam's goal of developing tourism professionally and sustainably by placing quality, efficiency, and visitor experience at the heart of its strategy. This approach aligns with the Government’s direction of providing distinctive products, professional services, and convenient procedures within a clean and safe environment.

The ASEAN Tourism Awards are held annually by ASEAN to honour destinations, organisations, and enterprises with high-quality tourism products and services, contributing to the sustainable development of tourism in the region. The awards also provide an opportunity for destinations and tourism businesses to advertise their operations and promote the national tourism brand on a global scale.

Source: NDO