The poetic landscape in Huu Lung district of northern Lang Son province. The locality has been a "hotpot" of community tourism over the past time. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamhas set a target to climb at least two places in the World Economic Forum(WEF)’s Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) by 2025.
Under a recently-issued resolution on tasks and measures to improve the businessclimate and national competitive capacity, the Government expects to move up atleast five positions in the Prioritisation of Travel and Tourism index and three in theTourist Service Infrastructure index in 2024.
According to the VietnamNational Authority of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism, to realise the set goals, the tourism sector should pay due attention topreservation work, investment in air infrastructure, and stabilisation oftourism service prices.
Boat tours at the tourism hub of Trang An complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh (Photo: VNA)
Besides, focus will be placed on improving the environmental sustainability,tourist service infrastructure, health and hygiene indexes, while breakthroughs shouldbe made to the Prioritisation of Travel and Tourism index to better the sector’scompetitive edge and meet the development requirements of this spearhead economic sector.
The sector suggested the Government continue issuing policies to facilitatetourism development, including the establishment of tourism promotion officesin foreign countries, extension of unilateral visa exemption, andsimplification of immigration procedures.
A report from the WEF showed that Vietnam’s tourism climbedeight places in the TTDI between 2019 and 2021, making it one of the threebiggest improvers in the world.
Visitors on a cycling tour to Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam experienced the greatest score improvement, rising by4.7% to leap from 60th to 52nd on the overall index. Indonesia and Saudi Arabiaalso had great improvements in the ranking, with an increase of 3.4% to the 32nd placeand 2.3% to the 33rd place, respectively, the report said. The improved rankings resulted from its achievements inCOVID-19 prevention, measures of safe and flexible adaptation to the pandemic,and continuous efforts to develop safe tourism./.
Vietnam's tourism industry has set a target to welcome 17-18 million foreign visitors in 2024, approaching the pre-pandemic record in 2019 when COVID-19 had yet to disrupt global travel.
The world's largest travel guidance platform TripAdvisor has recently announced winners of its Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2024, with various destinations in Vietnam honoured.
The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts on January 15 launched its new electronic ticket system, making it the first among those in Vietnam deploy e-ticket.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Singapore's Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for the 2024-2025 period at a ceremony in Hanoi on January 16, in a bid to bring about remarkable benefits for tourists and develop tourism between Vietnam and Singapore.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
The poetic landscape in Huu Lung district of northern Lang Son province. The locality has been a "hotpot" of community tourism over the past time. (Photo: VNA) 
Boat tours at the tourism hub of Trang An complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh (Photo: VNA) 
Visitors on a cycling tour to Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province (Photo: VNA) 
