Mui Ne tops list of global travel trending destinations in 2026

Global travel platform Booking.com has just announced a list of trending destinations that are predicted to “explode” in 2026. Topping the list is Mui Ne (Lam Dong province), a place that is considered to possess surreal beauty and increasing appeal to international tourists.

International tourists have fun at Mui Ne national tourist area. Photo: N.Lan

According to Booking.com's 2026 travel trends report, travelers are looking for journeys that are deeply personal – a reflection of who they are and the experiences they love.

The survey found that 69% of travelers are willing to travel with a new friend or colleague to test their compatibility; 66% use technology to search for destinations that are associated with personal memories; and 39% choose their itinerary based on their zodiac sign. These numbers suggest that 2026 will be a time of explosive growth for personalized, experiential, and individualized travel.

Along with trend prediction, Booking.com analyzed booking data and traveler feedback to select a list of destinations with the strongest "explosive" speed, predicted to become the center of global tourism in the coming year.

Mui Ne has now become a resort paradise, bearing the mark of sea culture.

From a peaceful fishing village nestled on the blue sea, Mui Ne has now grown into a prominent resort paradise, bearing the mark of traditional sea culture.

Not only charming beaches, Mui Ne also attracts tourists with ancient temples, rustic local markets, simple fishing villages, and diverse cuisine with many delicious seafood dishes. All create a complete experience of the cultural identity and lifestyle of this coastal area.

Mui Ne area has become the place to hold many windsurfing and kite surfing competitions. Photo: N.Lan

With ideal natural conditions, Mui Ne area has become a venue for many sea sports tournaments such as windsurfing, kite surfing and other adventurous sea sports.

National Geographic Traveller magazine recently also rated Mui Ne as an ideal destination for sea sports thanks to its “strong but predictable winds” and little direct impact from storms, allowing outdoor activities to take place most months of the year.

Flyboard performance on the sea in Mui Ne

With favorable natural advantages and great development potential, the Provincial People's Committee has approved the Master Plan for the construction of Mui Ne National Tourist Area until 2040, with a vision to 2050, with a total planning area of ​​14,760 hectares.

In the future, Mui Ne National Tourist Area is expected to become an international tourism center, a leading destination in the Asia - Pacific region. The recognition from Booking.com is considered an important driving force for Mui Ne tourism in particular and Lam Dong tourism in general to make a strong breakthrough in 2026.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/mui-ne-dung-dau-danh-sach-diem-den-xu-huong-du-lich-toan-cau-nam-2026-405636.html