Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 15 chaired a national teleconference discussing the rapid and sustainable development of Vietnam’s tourism.

For any tourist, a souvenir is an important part of their travel experience because it serves as a tangible reminder of their trip, and they bring home souvenirs to share with their friends and loved ones.

With a long coastline of 3,260km, more than 4,000 islands and a wealth of renowned landscapes, Vietnam has become an attractive destination for cruise tourism.

The rising trend of healing tourism has prompted service suppliers to design more diverse tours to meet travelers’ demands.

Vietnam’s total revenue from tourists is estimated at VND582.6 trillion (US$23.7 billion) in the first ten months of 2023, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

The Vietnam Authority of Tourism (VNAT) and travel platform Traveloka on October 31 inked a memorandum of understanding to enhance their public-private partnership (PPP) in promoting the sustainable growth of the industry in Vietnam.

Phu Quoc Island has been praised by international mass media as a ‘rising star’ in the world’s tourism map. However, the number of domestic travelers to the island has dropped sharply compared with 2022.

The number of international visitors to Vietnam as of October 2023 has reached 9,997 million, 4.2 times higher year-on-year, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.

It is difficult for domestic airlines to lower air ticket prices any further after more than two years of struggling with the severe economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam welcomed 1.11 million international tourists in October, making the fourth consecutive month that the country has served more than 1 million foreign visitor, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

The Central Vietnam Roadshow aims at expanding the potential international market and promoting the brand Amazing Central Vietnam Heritage in connection with tourism businesses from the region.

If localities had identified tourism as a key local economic engine, then tourism projects should be granted their appropriate standing among the socio-economic development priorities.

Amid a rising trend of green and sustainable tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam is advised to design a strategy and measures to promote green tourism development and better meet tourists’ demands.

HCM City welcomed nearly 27 million domestic visitors in the first nine months of 2023, up 24.9 per cent year-on-year, and about 3.6 million foreign visitors, a 69 per cent year-on-year increase.

Vietnam’s tourism sector is working hard to attract more tourists from Muslim countries (Halal tourists) which is seen as a potential market for the global tourism industry.

Self-drive tours between Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh Province and Dongxing City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, will be resumed at the end of this month after a test run concluded in June 2020.

With its rich and diverse culinary heritage and the refinement in cooking and enjoyment cultivated over thousands of years, VN holds huge potential to develop culinary tourism, turning its gastronomy into a captivating advantage to attract visitors.

Large pools of internet users are expected to be the foundation for the development of smart tourism and accelerating digital transformation in the sector.

In high season, the prices of air tickets fluctuate dramatically. They suddenly soar and then plummet, causing customers to lose confidence in airlines.

Vietnam is considering raising the target for foreign travelers from 8 million to 12.5-13 million in 2023. However, barriers need to be removed to pave the way for full recovery of the tourism industry.