Hanoi, May 16 -- Vietnam's coastal tourism market is entering the 2026 summer peak season on a strong note, with popular destinations including Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Ha Long and Cat Ba recording robust visitor growth from early May. Tourism operators said summer demand has arrived earlier than usual this year, as bookings for late May and early June surged, mainly from families and short-break travellers. With transport and travel costs remaining relatively high, tourists are tending to favour nearby destinations with convenient access, helping seaside tourism centres sustain strong post-holiday demand. Da Nang has emerged as one of the standout performers. According to the city Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the centr...