While a flexible visa policy is a necessary condition, a boost from visa policy is crucial for Vietnam’s tourism industry to take off.

New and effective price incentives are needed not only from the aviation and tourism sectors, but also from localities and destinations so as to attract more visitors.

Vietnam should take more actions, including the facilitation of immigration procedures, in an effort to make itself a top destination for international tourists, the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) has suggested.

A key for Vietnam to attract more foreign tourists at this time is to change its visa policy, according to the Tourism Advisory Board.

A teleconference was held on January 18 to review a project on assisting the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) in building a fund for tourism development and improvement of destinations’ competitiveness.

The business community hopes the Government will maintain Resolution 128 on flexibly and safely adapting to and effectively controlling COVID-19, and keep its motto unchanged even when adjusting or upgrading it, according to a proposal on measures to support tourism sector's post-pandemic recovery.

Domestic travel companies are looking forward to the return of international visitors and their significant contribution to tourism revenue.

Vietnam could reopen to foreign tourists from this July, a Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) representative suggested, noting that the COVID-19 outbreak has been basically brought under control and vaccination campaigns are underway in the country and many others around the world.

Domestic firms should strengthen their “resistance” and learn from experience of foreign countries to prepare for the return of international visitors, experts have said.

A short video touting Vietnam as a must-see tourist destination of Asia was released on the US Cable News Network (CNN) on October 15.

COVID-19 pandemic has changed the habit and thought of tourists around the world. Recent surveys by independent organisations revealed that their behaviours and choices have changed in an unpredictable manner after the pandemic broke out.

Vietnam's Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) has proposed to half value added tax (VAT) for the tourism sector from 10 percent to 5 percent to help businesses deal with the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) outbreak.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has launched the country’s official tourism portal, www.vietnam.travel, to deliver comprehensive information and inspiration for foreign travellers.

Average spending of Chinese tourists in Vietnam is estimated at 638 USD per person and that of tourists from other countries at about 943 USD per person, said the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board Secretariat.

Vietnam will introduce and promote tourist destinations in three Australian cities – Perth, Sydney and Melbourne – as part of the 2017 National Tourism Promotion Programme, from August 12 to 19.

A workshop was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 20 to promote modern tourism to fully tap Vietnam’s tourism potential.