Under its strategy to branch out tourism by 2030 with a vision until 2050, the ministry will work to make Vietnam become a renowned tourist attraction and leading destination in the Southeast Asia by 2030, and in the Asia-Pacific by 2050.

Hoi An ancient city is a famous tourist attraction in Vietnam.

Revenue from tourism services in 2050 is expected to be 3.5 to 4 times higher than that in 2030.

To realise the set goals, the overriding priority will be given to sustainable tourism development, which means tourism will be branched out in tandem with preservation of the nation’s traditional cultural characteristics, effective management and use of natural resources, protection of biodiversity, sound settlement of jobs and social welfare, and ensuring defence, security and social order.

Advanced technology and high-quality human resources are seen as breakthrough elements to build a professional, quality and competitive tourism industry.

Close to 8.5 million foreigners visited Vietnam in the first half of this year, a rise of 7.5 percent year on year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Visitors coming by roads surged by 24.9 percent and those arriving by air rose by 4.5 percent.

The tourism sector has set a target of welcoming 18 million foreign visitors and serving 85 million local visitors this year.

Foreign tourists experience traditional fishing in Dong Trieu district, Quang Ninh province.

The tourism industry looks to attract 17-20 million foreign visitors and cater for 82 million local tourists, contribute over 10 percent of GDP, earn revenues of 35 billion USD, and generate 4 million jobs, including 1.6 million direct jobs by 2020.

Vietnam has been loved by both local and foreign visitors for its natural beauty, cheap prices, vibrant nightlife and memorable travel experiences.

Thua Thien-Hue develops tourism to tap into beauty of lagoons

Blessed with over 128km of coastline and the largest lagoon system in Southeast Asia, covering up to 22,000 hectares, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is making the most of its natural strengths to develop sea-based tourism.

Mekong Delta develops new tourism products

The Mekong Delta region enjoyed a boost in tourist arrivals in the first half of the year as a result of efforts to diversify tourism products and services, authorities have said.

Tourism startup eyes Cambodia operations

Vietnamese startup I Love Asia Tour, which provides female motorbike tours in Vietnam and Laos, is planning to enter Cambodian market next month.

Thua Thien-Hue develops community-based tourism

Feasting the eyes with tree-lined tracks, typical Hue-style garden houses, ancient ruong houses, as well as the making of paper lotus and incense sticks are among a thousands of things that impress foreigners when engaging in a community-based tours in Thua Thien-Hue province.

Winners of Vietnam Tourism Awards 2019 honoured

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on July 15 to honour the winners of the Vietnam Tourism Awards, as part of activities marking the 59th founding anniversary of the Vietnamese tourism sector (July 9, 1960 – 2019).

Source: VNA