The tourism sector is stepping up efforts to build databases, analyse markets, track visitor behaviour and improve destination promotion.
Sep 23, 2026
As symbolic of the Mid-Autumn Festival as the legend of Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit, mooncakes have a history dating back centuries, with their first mention during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in author Wu Zimu’s Dreaming of Grain. Early mooncakes were a far cry from the creative and intricate designs we see today. The rudimentary cakes were flat and round, with a thin outer crust and fillings such as lotus seed paste or the auspicious five kernels. During the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368),...
The 26th World Gourmet Festival returns to Bangkok from September 29 to October 4, bringing together some of the world’s most distinguished chefs. More than a showcase of gastronomic talent, the event serves as a multicultural narrative rooted in food heritage and transnational exchange – and as a crucible where culinary philosophies clash and meld. Internationally acclaimed chefs like Álvaro Clavijo from Bogotá, Julien Royer from Singapore, and Josiah Citrin from Los Angeles must confront the...
The Pu Sam Cáp cave system in the northern mountainous province of Lai Châu captivates visitors with its primeval forest, diverse vegetation and spectacular limestone formations.
The cooking process is presented through b-boying and slapstick comedy, creating a scene as impressive as any Michelin Guide restaurant.
Chef Chele Gonzalez of one-Michelin-starred Gallery by Chele and Chef Aitor Zabala of three-Michelin-starred Somni are collaborating on a two-night dinner service in Manila.
There are two things that you should consider before rewearing a bra. The weather and the activities you"ve done throughout the day.
When Kevin Cureau first spoke to his oncologist about the mass behind his knee, he was not stressed out. “It was more, ‘Oh, this is just something I have to get through.’ I wasn’t scared or anything,” says Cureau, 37, a French-Chinese cancer survivor born and living in Hong Kong who was diagnosed with stage-three liposarcoma in late 2025. Cureau took the news so calmly that even his doctor was a little surprised. But he admits that, at the time, he did not fully understand what liposarcoma was....
Pianist Nguyễn Mỹ Anh, a recipient of a full scholarship from the Vietnamese and Hungarian governments, has made history as the first Vietnamese music teacher in Hungary’s public education system.
A Việt Nam – China art programme celebrating the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival took place at Hồ Gươm Opera House in Hà Nội on September 21, with the attendance of Vietnamese and Chinese officials.
The Touch, Play, Learn workshop at the Vietnamese Women's Museum in Hà Nội engages visitors with national heritage through hands-on creative activities.
From QR codes and digital maps to smart tourism platforms, technology is reshaping how visitors explore Phú Thọ’s heritage, highland destinations and cultural experiences.
Quảng Ninh is to host the 2026 National Travel Conference and the 2026 National Tourism Promotion Conference on September 23-24 to tackle current challenges, showcase heritage destinations, stimulate visitor demand, and spark a dynamic new era for local tourism.