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Vietnamese travel trends and Da Nang tourism growth

Overview

Vietnamese travel trends show a strong preference for coastal cities and Asian urban hubs. Data from Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report identifies Da Nang as the most searched domestic destination, followed by Nha Trang, Da Lat, Vung Tau, and Ho Chi Minh City. Internationally, Bangkok leads searches, followed by Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo, and Bali. Culinary experiences motivate 35% of travelers. By late August 2026, tourism patterns shifted toward digital transformation. The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism updated vietnam.travel to emphasize culture, nature, and wellness. For the National Day holiday (August 29 to September 2), Da Nang remained the top domestic search, while Thai travelers increasingly chose Da Nang for long-term stays of 30 nights or more, driven by ‘bleisure’ travel. By October 2026, Da Nang’s tourism surge began significantly impacting the local economy. In the first nine months of the year, the city’s retail and consumer service revenue reached 235,910 billion VND, a 25% year-on-year increase. Tourism revenue rose 16.5% to 4,028 billion VND, serving over 17 million visitors. This growth has strained commercial real estate; supply remains limited, with average rental prices reaching 29.8 USD per square meter per month. To further modernize, Da Nang is piloting a crypto asset regulatory sandbox to integrate digital finance with tourism. Supported by National Assembly resolutions, the city aims to use blockchain and new technologies to enhance tourist experiences. Six entities have already been granted sandbox licenses under the management of the Department of Science and Technology. In mid-October 2026, the city hosted the Da Nang International Tourism Festival (DITF 2026) under the theme ‘Connecting Partners, Creating Future.’ The event brought together over 1,500 delegates, including 150 international and 400 domestic buyers.

Entities

Da Nang · Agoda · Vietnam · Ho Chi Minh City · Bangkok

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Da Nang hosts International Tourism Festival 2026

    The Da Nang International Tourism Festival 2026 opened with over 7,000 business connections, aiming to shift the city's focus toward high-quality tourism and sustainable international growth.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Da Nang pilots crypto asset sandbox to boost digital tourism

    Da Nang is piloting a crypto asset regulatory sandbox to build a digital finance ecosystem aimed at boosting tourism and driving economic growth through new technological applications.

  3. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Da Nang commercial real estate sees growth amid tourism surge

    Da Nang's retail and tourism sectors are surging, driving a 25% increase in service revenue and rising commercial rental prices amid limited real estate supply.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Da Nang expands tourism and ecological garden economy

    Da Nang is pursuing integrated development strategies by expanding southern tourism spaces and transitioning its 150,000+ gardens toward an ecological, circular, and high-value agricultural economy.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Da Nang targets international tourism and tech growth

    Da Nang is pursuing international growth by targeting the rebounding Russian and CIS tourism markets and encouraging local tech startups to expand beyond domestic borders to achieve global competitiveness.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Da Nang launches tourism campaign targeting international visitors

    Da Nang has launched the ‘I Love Da Nang’ campaign, offering gifts and discounts to boost tourism, specifically targeting the Republic of Korea market.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Da Nang named one of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 destinations

    Lonely Planet has named Da Nang one of its ‘Best in Travel 2027’ destinations, featuring the Golden Bridge as a key icon for the Vietnamese coastal city.

  8. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Da Nang ranks 6th in Asia for repeat visitor rates

    Vietnam's Da Nang has ranked 6th in Asia for repeat visitor rates, surpassing Taipei and Kuala Lumpur in Agoda's 2026 rankings.

  9. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Da Nang tourism surges during National Day holiday

    Da Nang saw a 37% increase in tourists during the National Day holiday, welcoming 850,000 visitors and generating an estimated 3,326 billion VND in tourism revenue.

  10. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam cities see rise in tourism and global shopping rankings

    Vietnam's Da Nang ranks 6th in Asia for highest visitor return rates, while Ho Chi Minh City is named one of the world's top 16 shopping destinations.

  11. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Da Nang launches international photography contest

    Da Nang has launched the ‘Da Nang from an International Perspective’ photography contest, running through November 2026, to promote the city's culture and tourism via global viewpoints.

  12. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Da Nang leads tourism searches for Vietnamese and Thai travelers

    Da Nang leads searches for Vietnamese travelers during the National Day holiday and is the top destination for Thai travelers seeking long-term stays and bleisure opportunities.

  13. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Da Nang and Bangkok lead Vietnamese travel searches

    Agoda reports that Vietnamese travelers are prioritizing coastal cities like Da Nang for domestic trips and Asian hubs like Bangkok for international travel, driven by beach preferences and food.

Sources

baochinhphu.vn · baogialai.com.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · en.cand.com.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn · news.tuoitre.vn · nhandan.vn · nnmt.net.vn · soha.vn · sputniknews.vn · stranotizie.it · thanhnien.vn · thoibaonganhang.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · tuoitre.vn · vietnamplus.vn · vtv.vn · webwire.com · x-bomberth.com

This summary has been updated 6 times: see revision history