The Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) said the figures highlight the country’s rising profile as a safe, stable and increasingly compelling destination. It is the first time Viet Nam has surpassed 2 million foreign arrivals for four straight months, and the first time the January – April tally has reached 8.8 million.
Cat Tien National Park in Nam Cat Tien commune is entering its peak flowering season, with signature species such as pink cassia, crape myrtle, and yellow allamanda in full bloom.
The traditional “golden holiday” is no longer mainly about travelling long distances or visiting popular destinations for check-ins. Instead, many travellers are choosing trips that better match their personal needs, favouring convenient, flexible and all-in-one travel experiences.
That was the key message shared by Nguyen Chau A, Director of Oxalis Holiday Company Limited (Oxalis, Quang Tri Province), in an interview with a reporter from Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio, Television, discussing experiences in product development, vision, and development orientation for the local tourism industry.
Dong Nai is facing many opportunities for breakthrough development, with national key projects being implemented; the urban and transport infrastructure system is being invested in synchronously, gradually affirming its position as a major urban area. In the tourism sector, the province has many large-scale, international-standard eco-tourism and resort projects that have been planned and developed into proposals to attract investors.
Tourism promotion activities should be further strengthened in a more focused and effective manner, targeting key markets and popular destinations, said an insider.
MICE tourism is a form of tourism that combines events, conferences, incentive activities, and other programs organized by units and businesses for their employees and partners.
“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.
Viet Nam has been ranked 17th among the world’s 28 most beautiful countries by the prestigious U.S. travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler (CN Traveler), asserting its position in the international tourism.
In a fresh perspective on the island, Travel + Leisure moves beyond beaches and resorts to spotlight Phu Quoc’s evolving identity. The magazine highlights how internationally inspired architectural works are increasingly shaping the destination, forming a new tourism character.
Recently, at events related to culture, tourism, and cuisine, Dong Nai has been focusing on promoting and demonstrating the preparation of regional delicacies made from local ingredients.
The trend of nature exploration tourism, particularly hiking in mountainous areas, is gaining momentum across Asia, especially among young people. In Vietnam, more young travellers are choosing short weekend trips to explore forests, mountains and local ecosystems.
Viet Nam emerged as one of the most-searched Asian destinations among French travelers, according to a survey released by the organizers of the Global Travel Fair 2026 in France.
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.
Vietnam records 2 million foreign arrivals in April
