Вьетнам. Travel digest

The Lao government has presented a proposal to the National Assembly to advance a railway that will link the capital Vientiane with Vietnam’s Vung Ang Port in Ha Tinh Province.

The line will be 562 km long and built in three sections. The first segment, 147 km, runs from Thakhek to the Moua border crossing and will be constructed first. Subsequent sections will extend the track

Lá Sen at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai introduces a refined dinner concept that underscores Vietnam’s culinary heritage. The restaurant relies on authentic regional recipes and traditional techniques, enhanced only by precise modern methods that preserve the original flavors.

Executive Chef Heath Gordon emphasizes that each dish must pass the “Vietnamese grandmother test”

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An welcomes the Easter season with a vibrant programme that blends family fun, cultural discovery and wellness experiences along the pristine Ha My Beach.

Easter weekend programme

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, set on the immaculate coastline of central Vietnam, has prepared a series of intimate experiences for Valentine’s Day, emphasizing private moments against a backdrop of ocean views and tropical gardens.

Valentine’s Afternoon Tea
From 13 to 15 February, Chef Kevin Lopes – formerly of the two‑Michelin‑starred JY’s in Colmar – will host a

According to the Tourism Development Department, Laos received 4,580,709 international visitors in 2025. This represents an 11 % year‑on‑year increase and exceeds the government’s goal of 4.3 million arrivals.

The upward trend continues the strong post‑pandemic recovery. In 2024 the country attracted more than 4.1 million tourists, almost one million more than in 2023. The UN

The Naphao International Border Checkpoint, linking Khammouane Province in Laos with Quang Binh Province in Vietnam, collected LAK 634.65 billion (approximately USD 29.2 million) in customs duties during 2025. This amount represents 159 % of the target set by the Ministry of Finance, exceeding the planned LAK 398 billion (about USD 18.3 million) by LAK 236.65 billion (roughly USD 10.9 million).

Four Seasons Resorts across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year by offering guests a blend of cultural traditions and modern luxury, inspired by the spirit of the Horse – strength, freedom and renewal.

At Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, the celebration features a multi‑cuisine banquet at KHAO, traditional drum performances,

As the Year of the Fire Horse draws near, Four Seasons Resorts across Asia invite travellers to start the lunar cycle with intention, offering programmes that combine ancient healing traditions with modern expertise.

The resorts’ award‑winning spas provide tailored wellness journeys that go beyond simple relaxation. Guests can choose from naturopathy, Ayurveda, sound‑based mindfulness,

At the beginning of 2026, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai unveiled a new signature programme called “An Insider Journey Through Hoi An’s Craft and Cuisine”. The itinerary gives guests exclusive access to local people, practices and locations that are rarely featured in mainstream travel media.

The concept is built around a relaxed, immersive day for travellers who want genuine

Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is a time of renewal and shared celebrations. In February 2026 Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai will mark the Year of the Horse with a programme of cultural rituals, performances and special dining experiences.

Set against the resort’s tropical gardens and the coastline of Central Vietnam, the festivities invite guests to start the new year

During the 2025 holiday season Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai invites guests to a unique culinary collaboration between Chef Alex Moranda of NAYUU and Chef Kazu Miyata of the two‑Michelin‑starred New York restaurant Odo.

The partnership will be showcased at NAYUU, the resort’s signature restaurant, with a four‑hands dinner available from 25 – 29 December 2025 and a special New Year’s

At the Lao‑Vietnam Investment Promotion Conference held in Vientiane on 3 December 2025, officials announced that the first railway linking Laos with Vietnam will commence construction in 2026, with the line expected to be operational by 2030.

The corridor will run from the Laotian capital, Vientiane, to Vietnam’s Vung Ang seaport in Hà Tĩnh province, providing Laos with its

During a two‑day state visit to Vientiane from 1 to 2 December, Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam signed twelve bilateral agreements with Laos, aimed at deepening cooperation in defence, security, trade and regional development.

The accords include a 2026‑2027 defence and security plan that will enhance joint border management and support the construction of the Lao‑Vietnam

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, will present its 2026 wellness calendar, featuring a series of Visiting Practitioners at the award‑winning Heart of the Earth Spa. The program blends traditional Asian healing methods with contemporary techniques to support guests’ physical, mental and spiritual health.

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai announces the appointment of Heath Gordon as its new Executive Chef. With more than twenty years of experience across Australia, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Gordon will oversee the resort’s complete culinary program, blending international techniques with the rich flavors of Central Vietnam.

General Manager Marcel Oostenbrink said the resort

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) joined VietJet Thailand and PTT Oil & Retail (PTT OR) to inaugurate the “Green Route” service between Bangkok and Phu Quoc, Thailand’s first low‑cost carrier flight powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Governor Ms Thapanee Kiatphaibool highlighted the importance of the project for Thailand’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai has again been distinguished at the 2025 SpaChina Wellness and Spa Awards, this time earning the title of Best Global Wellness Resort of the Year. It is the third year in a row that the property has been honoured by SpaChina for its comprehensive approach to wellness.

The award underscores the resort’s innovative wellness programme, which blends

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An has been awarded two Michelin keys in the inaugural Michelin Guide for Hotels in Vietnam, marking the resort’s first appearance in the guide and recognizing its high standards of design, service and hospitality.

The two‑key rating places the property among the nation’s most distinguished hotels. The guide praised the resort’s design,

Bangkok, 18 September 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced the start of a new cross‑border training programme aimed at strengthening the online presence of small‑scale accommodation operators in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). The initiative, titled “E‑commerce Training for MSME Accommodation Providers in the GMS,” is organised by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office

The results highlight the group’s extensive portfolio, ranging