Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has launched six new bookable experiences as part of its "Special Happens..." series. The global collection includes unique adventures such as helicopter tours over the Great Wall of China and solar eclipse dinner parties in Morocco. These offerings are divided into four specific categories: After Dark, In the Wild, Around the Table and In the Spotlight, focusing on local culture and luxury service.
The Ha Noi Municipal People’s Council has passed a landmark master plan with a 100-year vision. This strategy aims to turn the capital into a high-standard global city by 2065. The plan focuses on massive economic growth, sustainable urban models and major infrastructure projects. It sets a target for the city to become one of the most livable capitals in the world through innovation and ecological development.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has partnered with Pacific Air Agency to launch direct flights between South Korea and Phu Quoc. A daily service from Seoul starts on 17 April 2026, followed by a Busan route in June. The airline aims to capture a growing market that saw over 4.3 million Korean visitors to Vietnam in 2025. Passengers will benefit from significant discounts within the Sun Group ecosystem.
Sun Group and Changi Airports International have partnered to manage Phu Quoc International Airport, introducing Vietnam’s first "airport destination" model. The collaboration aims to elevate the site to 5-star international standards, featuring a new terminal and advanced smart technology. With a planned capacity of 24 million passengers annually, the project is designed to transform the airport into a hub for retail, dining and entertainment before APEC 2027.
Sun Group and Marriott International have signed a major agreement to develop 10 new hotels and resorts in Vietnam by 2030. The partnership will add nearly 4,500 rooms in Phu Quoc and Vung Tau, introducing brands like W Hotels and Moxy to the country. This expansion supports Vietnam's goal of becoming a top global destination and strengthens its infrastructure ahead of international events like APEC 2027.
UN Tourism has taken a significant step toward modernising how the sector is tracked within the global economy. During the 57th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, new standards were backed to better measure tourism's role in international trade and environmental sustainability. The move aims to provide governments and businesses with reliable, comparable data to guide future economic policy and green reporting.
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