Hanoi, Dec. 11 -- Mui Ne, a coastal destination about 200km from Ho Chi Minh City, has been named the world's leading emerging travel hotspot for 2026 by Booking.com.

The ranking is part of Booking.com's annual Travel Predictions report, based on accommodation data, traveller insights and feedback. The platform forecasts that Mui Ne in Lam Dong province will be at the centre of global travel trends next year as visitors increasingly seek personalised and meaningful journeys that reflect their own style and identity.

Once a quiet fishing village, Mui Ne has transformed into one of Vietnam's premier beach destinations while still retaining its rustic charm. The area is renowned for its soft golden sands, soothing sea breeze and abundant s...