The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) and the Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee jointly organised the VITA AWARDS 2026 Ceremony in Ninh Binh province on July 9 to honour localities, organisations, businesses, destinations, and exemplary tourism development models that have made significant contributions to the development of Vietnam's tourism industry.
During the National Reunification Day May Day holiday (April 30 May 1), Ninh Binh’s tourism sector recorded a high increase in the number of visitors to local destinations.
The Kinh Thien Altar Festival 2026 with the theme "Mysterious Heavenly Altar" took place at Thung Ui Cultural Area in Ninh Binh province on April 26 night.
The 2026 Kinh Thien Altar Festival took place at the Thung Ui Cultural Area, Tay Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province on April 26.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has approved a master plan for the preservation and restoration the special national landscape site of Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong in the northern province of Ninh Binh, with the aim of turning the complex into one of the most attractive tourism sites of Vietnam and the world.
In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam posted the fastest tourism growth in the region, welcoming 6.76 million international arrivals, up 12.4% year-on-year. Key markets such as China, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan continued to underpin demand.
In the first two months of 2026, Ninh Binh welcomed over 5.4 million visitors, up 9.9% year-on-year, generating nearly 5.84 trillion VND (221 million USD) in tourism revenue, up 15.9%. During the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday alone, the province received 2.38 million visitors, an 81.4% increase from the previous year, ranking second nationwide.
Ninh Binh’s Department of Tourism has just issued a plan on organising the opening ceremony of the Sea Tourism Season 2026. This is an important event within the framework of this year's Ninh Binh Tourism Week, with many attractive activities promising to bring visitors exciting experiences.
Within the framework of the Vietnam International Tourism Fair - VITM 2026, a tourism promotion conference titled "Hung Yen - Ninh Binh - Ca Mau: Connecting Heritage - Spreading Identity" was held to promote linkages and develop tourism in the three provinces effectively and sustainably.
Mentioning Ninh Binh, visitors often think of Trang An, Tam Coc, or Hang Mua with their majestic natural beauty during the day. However, as sun sets, the province reveals a distinctive charm of its own, attracting visitors to stroll, relax, and experience a slower pace of life.
Renewing tourism products, reviving night tourism, shifting from quantity to quality are new directions for Ninh Binh’s tourism sector.
Despite global tourism headwinds linked to geopolitical conflicts, transport disruptions and surging travel expenses, Vietnam’s tourism sector has sustained strong growth, underscoring the destination’s resilience and rising international profile.
Vietnam has in recent years undergone a notable transformation in its tourism development strategy, placing a strong emphasis on nature-based and eco-tourism. This shift is not merely aligned with global trends, but represents a necessary step towards safeguarding valuable natural resources, while appealing to a growing segment of environmentally conscious travellers.
The northern province of Ninh Binh welcomed nearly ten million visitors in the first quarter of 2026 and earned over 10 trillion VND (435 million USD) from tourism activities.
The Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee has just issued a plan to organise the Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 with the theme "Ninh Binh - A Journey of Heritage Through the Ages".
This year, the artwork on Tam Coc rice field will present a completely new design with the theme "Two Horses Bring Successes" - a symbol rich in cultural significance, expressing aspirations for success, prosperity, and good things in the new year.
Key highlights include a showcase of Gia Lai’s culinary arts, a pickleball tournament, an investment promotion conference, a tourism economic development forum, and cooperation signing events with four southern provinces of Laos and three northeastern localities of Cambodia.
Under the Cuc Phuong Rewilding Action Plan 2026 - 2035, with a vision to 2050, the initiative aims to transform the park into a natural gene bank capable of supplying wildlife populations to other protected areas nationwide.
According to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, the Condé Nast Traveler has recently honoured Viet Nam as one of the 28 most beautiful countries in the world. The magazine praised the S-shaped country as a paradise for nature lovers and those who enjoy outdoor experiences.
Ninh Binh province will focus on planning the coastal tourism space, building infrastructure, and forming 2-3 strong branded coastal tourism areas under its coastal tourism development plan for the 2026-2030 period.
The Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee has just issued a decision approving the Ecotourism, Resort, and Recreation Project at Xuan Thuy National Park for the 2026 2030 period.
