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.
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).
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.
Data from travel platform Agoda show that searches for domestic destinations during the upcoming Tet holiday surged by nearly 22%, far outpacing outbound travel demand, which rose by a modest 7%.
Announced well in advance, the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 holiday is providing a clear boost to the tourism market, with early signs of strong momentum in both domestic and outbound travel laying the groundwork for growth throughout the year.
With a vast mangrove forest ecosystem, distinctive riverine landscapes, and revolutionary historical relics, Phuoc An commune in Dong Nai province offers many advantages for developing roots tourism.
Vietnam welcomed nearly 21.2 million foreign arrivals in 2025, marking a stellar 20.4% increase from 2024 and surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic levels by 19%.
French magazine Vogue has ranked Viet Nam among Asia’s top destinations for 2026, highlighting its unique mix of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture and contemporary energy.
Vietnam will step up promotion of its national tourism brand at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026 and the ASEAN Travel Exchange (TRAVEX), to be held from January 28–30 in Cebu, the Philippines, as part of efforts to attract 25 million international tourist arrivals in 2026.
Vietnam welcomes nearly 4.7 million foreign visitors in January–February
