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Prolonged Middle East conflict, wealthy people shift their tourism direction
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The Middle East war is beginning to reshape the global tourism flow before the summer peak, especially the tourism trend of the wealthy.
Tourists coming to Japan have to pay three times higher taxes from 1. 7
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Japan will triple the international exit tax, from 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen (from nearly 170,000 to 510,000 VND) per tourist, applied from July 1, 2026.
Japan welcomes record high number of international visitors in March
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The number of foreign tourists to Japan set a new record in March, while visitors from the Middle East decreased by 30%.
Ninh Binh revives sea tourism in Quat Lam, Thinh Long
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Ninh Binh province plans to restore and renew the sea tourism brands of Quat Lam and Thinh Long after a period of degradation, aiming to attract tourists again.
Lang Son tourism booms, welcoming more than 2.1 million visitors in the first three months of the year
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Lang Son - In the first three months of 2026, tourism recorded signs of recovery when welcoming more than 2.1 million visitors, with total estimated revenue reaching 1,910 billion VND.
Vietnam aims to be a regional leader in tourism
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With abundant natural advantages and clear policy orientations, Vietnam is gradually affirming its position as the leading eco-tourism destination in the region, balancing economic growth and environmental conservation.
Middle East conflict shifts travel trends in Asia
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Amidst the Middle East war situation that shows no signs of cooling down, tourists in Asia tend to switch to safe and convenient destinations.
Thailand could lose 3 million visitors if the Middle East conflict lasts 6 months
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If the conflict in the Middle East lasts for 6 months, the impact on Thailand's tourism industry will be extremely serious.
Top most elegant countries in the world 2026 revealed
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Japan tops the list of the most polite countries in the world.
Vietnam in top destinations for American tourists
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Condé Nast Traveler magazine has just announced a list of 16 countries where US tourists can maximize the value of the USD in 2026, including Vietnam.
17 cases of COVID-19 in Hanoi, Cicada variant BA. 3. How dangerous are 2?
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Hanoi recorded 17 cases of COVID-19, advising the community not to be subjective with the "catfish" variant.
Bac Ninh sets a target to collect 6,600 billion VND from tourism
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Bac Ninh - The locality sets a target for 2026 to welcome about 6.5-7 million tourist arrivals.
Vinh Long tourism welcomes over 1.63 million visitors, earning over 1,546 billion VND
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Vinh Long - In the first quarter of 2026, the tourism industry grew strongly with more than 1.63 million visitors, revenue reached over 1,546 billion VND, a high increase compared to the same period.
Tourism businesses struggle to maintain tour prices amidst fluctuations
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Geopolitical instability in the Middle East has disrupted many routes, while airfares have increased, forcing tourism businesses to adapt flexibly.
Vietnamese tourist's backpack containing money stolen while traveling to Thailand
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Thai police arrested a Myanmar suspect accused of stealing a backpack from a Vietnamese female tourist at a shopping center in central Bangkok.
