“Focusing on developing urban areas, tourism, and service zones adjacent to Long Thanh Airport” is identified as one of the key breakthrough tasks for the tourism sector. This direction is highlighted in Resolution No. 05/NQ-HDND issued by the Provincial People’s Council, approving adjustments to Dong Nai Province’s master plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision toward 2050.
Tran Van Binh, Deputy Director of Cat Tien National Park (NP), said on March 14 that the park is working with consulting units to conduct a forest inventory and assess current forest conditions as part of the Ecotourism, Resort and Recreation Development Plan for the 2025–2030 period, which was approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment at the end of 2025.
Amid the flow of the digital era, technology is not only an inevitable trend but also a bridge connecting emotions. Recognising this, the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism’s Tourism Information Centre has recently launched a themed electronic publication title
In February alone, the country welcomed more than 2.2 million foreign visitors, marking the third consecutive month that the number of international arrivals exceeded the two-million mark, following 2.45 million in January 2026 and 2.02 million in December 2025.
Under the blazing sun of the first days of the Lunar New Year, lovers of the countryside are heading back to fruit orchards across Dong Nai province to escape the heat and savor the lingering spring atmosphere with family and friends.
The digital transformation of Viet Nam’s tourism sector is increasingly moving in depth in a unified and coordinated manner, gradually forming a smart tourism ecosystem. This positive shift has made a significant contribution to supporting state management, tourism business operations and enhancing visitors’ experiences.
According to statistics from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, during the Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Horse 2026, Dong Nai welcomed about 220,000 tourists for sightseeing and overnight stays, up 12% compared to the Tet 2025 holiday. Of that total, international tourists accounted for about 2,000 visits.
With about 220,000 tourist arrivals during the Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Horse 2026, up 12% from the 2025 Tet holiday, Dong Nai's tourism sector is seeing fresh momentum at the start of the new year.
On the morning of February 17 (the 1st day of Tet), Buu Long Tourist Area, Tran Bien Ward, Dong Nai Province, organized the opening ceremony of the spring festival to celebrate Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Horse 2026.
The Lunar New Year (Tet) atmosphere is spreading throughout the streets, alleys, shops, and families. In Dong Nai, the spring season is also clearly present with urban spaces vibrant with apricot and peach blossoms and the new spring celebration atmosphere of each locality.
On the afternoon of February 13, at Nguyen Van Tri Riverside Park (Tran Bien Ward, Dong Nai Province), the People's Committee of Tran Bien Ward organized the opening ceremony for Nguyen Van Tri Flower Street for the Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Horse 2026.
According to official statistics, the country welcomed nearly 2.5 million international visitors in January, up 21.4% month-on-month and 18.5% year-on-year. A representative of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) noted that beyond its impressive scale, this figure reflects a notably positive and balanced growth structure across source markets.
Vietnam has been named one of the world’s top 10 countries for retirees, according to the latest ranking by France-based information website Retraite sans Frontières (Retirement without Borders).
Buu Long Tourist Area will offer free admission to all visitors for sightseeing, photography, and temple/shrine visits on the occasion of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) on Thursday, February 12, 2026 (which is the 25th day of the last month of the lunar calendar, five days before Lunar New Year’s Day).
Creating tourism ecosystem from advantages of airport urban area
