Ninh Bình tourism continues to make its mark on the international tourism map, with three simultaneous nominations at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2026. Ninh Bình is nominated in the category "Asia's Leading Emerging Tourism Destination 2026," Cúc Phương National Park is nominated for "Asia's Leading National Park 2026," and Tam Chúc Tourist Area is nominated for "Asia's Leading Cultural Tourism Destination 2026."
This is an important opportunity to promote the image of Ninh Bình's heritage land and Vietnam's representative destinations to the global tourism community. Every vote from local residents, visitors, and international friends not only improves the chances of winning but also helps spread the Vietnamese tourism brand widely on the international stage.
Known as the "Oscars of the tourism industry," the World Travel Awards is a leading prestigious award worldwide honoring outstanding destinations, businesses, and brands in tourism. That Ninh Bình and two of its representative destinations appear together on the 2026 nominee list is international recognition of efforts in heritage conservation, green tourism development, product quality improvement, and building a sustainable destination image.
Notably, 2026 marks the 8th time Cúc Phương National Park has been nominated by the World Travel Awards in the "Asia's Leading National Park" category. Previously, for seven consecutive years (2018–2024), Cúc Phương was named Asia's Leading National Park, affirming its position as a leading nature reserve not only of Vietnam but of the region. With its distinctive tropical rainforest ecosystem, outstanding biodiversity value, and internationally significant wildlife conservation programs, Cúc Phương is increasingly an attractive destination for nature lovers and research organizations around the world.
For Ninh Bình, the nomination for "Asia's Leading Emerging Tourism Destination 2026" recognizes the strong progress of local tourism in recent years. Home to the Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex, a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, along with a distinctive system of cultural heritage, unique natural landscapes, and an orientation toward green and sustainable tourism, Ninh Bình is steadily establishing itself as an appealing destination in Asia.
Meanwhile, Tam Chúc Tourist Area is nominated in the "Asia's Leading Cultural Tourism Destination 2026" category, continuing to affirm the appeal of a distinctive cultural and spiritual destination with a large-scale pagoda complex, majestic natural scenery, and many valuable historical and cultural features.
The three nominations at World Travel Awards 2026 are not only a source of pride for Ninh Bình and its representative destinations but also help raise the image and brand of Vietnamese tourism in the international market. They are also an opportunity to introduce friends from all five continents to the outstanding natural, cultural, and heritage values and the sustainable development of Vietnamese tourism.