Vietnam wins multiple Asia titles at World Travel Awards 2026
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- Vietnam secured two major awards at the 2026 World Travel Awards, being named Asia's Leading Destination and Asia's Leading Heritage Destination, while Hanoi was honoured as Asia's Leading City Break Destination and Ho Chi Minh City received titles for Festival & Event and Business Travel. Sơn La province’s Tà Xùa was recognised as Asia's Leading Emerging Tourism Destination, and Vietnam Airlines earned Asia's Leading Airline for Customer Experience and for Premium Economy Class.
- The awards ceremony took place in the Maldives, where Vietnam also took home the Asia's Leading Destination accolade, alongside other regional winners such as the Philippines, New Zealand and the Maldives themselves.
Why it matters
The recognition of Vietnam Airlines for customer experience and premium economy highlights the carrier's competitive positioning in the regional market.
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