While tourism provides over 4.4 million jobs in Thailand, the industry is facing global uncertainties such as geopolitical tensions and concerns about traveler safety.

In the new action plan, the tourism sector of Vietnam will focus on digital transformation and work to gradually bring the country to the world’s top 50 in terms of tourism competitiveness.

The recently-issued strategy for Vietnam’s tourism development to 2030 is expected to be a driving force for the industry in weathering the storm posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cong Thuong (Industry & Trade) newspaper.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a tourism development strategy by 2030.