Many people in Hanoi have decided to holiday in some northern mountainous areas to save costs as domestic airfares are sharply increasing.

The southern island of Phu Quoc has continued to report a falling number of visitors for the upcoming holiday due to high air ticket prices.

Vietnam has been the fastest growing digital economy in ASEAN in 2022, 2023 and expected to maintain this position until 2025, with the forecast of smartphones users reaching 67.3 million by 2026.

Vietnam's human resources for tourism are still insufficient both in number and quality, posing a great challenge for the industry in the context of tough competition and deeper international integration.

Vietnam will need to invest 20-30 billion USD on water supply and drainage to make sure that 100% of the population has access to clean water, according to experts.

The China-Laos Railway handled 700,000 passenger trips last year, further boosting tourism development, China State Railway Group said.

A survey of various generations and demographic groups in Vietnam revealed a tapestry and variety of priorities and desires for their holiday homes, reported the Holiday Homes Outlook Report for Asia Pacific by Booking.com.