Bhaya Cruises is inviting invites travellers to embrace slow travel and mindful living amid the serene landscapes of Halong Bay with the launch of Bhaya Soul, its newest vessel which will set sail in July 2025.

Acclaimed Australian battlefield historian, author and history presenter Mat McLachlan will lead two special tours next year: exploring the Australian battlefields of Vietnam in June 2026 on the eight-day Mat McLachlan’s Vietnam Signature tour featuring Dave Sabben MG, before returning to France and Belgium in September for the nine-day Western Front Signature Tour with Mat McLachlan – 2026.

A 14-day luxury rail journey through Vietnam and China has been added to the 2026 line-up for Golden Eagle Luxury Trains to be partly operated by its new train, the Vietnam Express.

A brand-new ship, the RV Hanoi Pandaw, will join Pandaw Cruises’ Angkor Pandaw on its popular ten-day river expedition through North Vietnam’s Red River and Halong Bay region.

Banyan Group has announced the opening of Garrya Mu Cang Chai, a tranquil resort located in the mountainous region of Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai province in Northern Vietnam.

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai has unveiled a visionary transformation of its iconic spaces, with a new beachfront bar, villa refurbishments and expanded fitness facilities, further bolstering the Resort’s standing as the premier destination in central Vietnam.

Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) is introducing a series of culinary-inspired itineraries, designed to showcase the vibrant flavours and rich cultural traditions of France, India and Vietnam, beginning this August, these three new Small Group Journeys centred on food.

Travellers keen to experience North Vietnam in style can now embark on an all-inclusive five-day/four-night luxury package from Heritage Line that highlights the vibrant city of Hanoi and the stunning beauty of Halong and Lan Ha Bays.

A landmark deal between Accor and DOJI Group aims to grow tourism to Vietnam’s third largest city with the opening of Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong in 2026.

Sofitel has set its sights on the Sapa region of Northern Vietnam, with Sofitel Sapa Hotel & Residences to open in 2030.

The 2027 sailing season of Viking’s 15-day Magnificent Mekong cruisetour is now open for sale. The Viking Tonle, set to debut on the Mekong River in October 2025, means Viking will have two river ships sailing this region and a total of 70 departure dates in 2027 to meet strong consumer demand for Mekong voyages.

Journeys Representation has welcomed luxury destination management company, Realistic Asia as a new client serving Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.