The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT)'s information centre officially launched a promotional video for railway tourism on July 9 in conjunction with the 64th founding anniversary of the sector in Vietnam (1960-2024).

Vietnam’s tourism has experienced strong developments over the past years, affirming its new position on the global tourism map with high-class products and top-rated attractions.

Laophattananews, a publication by the Lao Journalists Association, recently published an article highlighting the impressive growth of Vietnam's tourism industry.

Vietnam is ranked as the second most prepared nation in Southeast Asia for smart tourism.

Tourism is a bright spot in Vietnam's economic panorama in the first half of 2024 with revenue from accommodation and food services estimated at 356.4 trillion VND (14 billion USD), a year-on-year increase of 15.2%.

The southeastern region, which comprises of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Tay Ninh, Binh Phuoc and Binh Duong provinces, is striving to promote tourism by developing strong products, increasing connectivity, and forming new tours.

Vietnamese payment platform Payoo has revealed statistics indicating that foreign tourists typically spend 40% of their budget on food and drink when visiting the nation.

In the first six months of 2024, international visitors to Vietnam reached more than 8.8 million, marking a 58.4% increase compared to the same period last year.

The recovery in tourist arrivals is expected to continue, adding more than 1 percentage point to Vietnam’s GDP growth this year, Michael Kokalari, a chartered financial analyst and chief economist at VinaCapital, has said.

As Vietnam is looking for ways to lure more international visitors, an “open door” visa policy is seen as a lever that helps the country reach its set target, according to insiders.

The capital Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and other locations promise unforgettable experiences for tourists in Vietnam, according to recommendations by the Times of India.

Tourism is expected to directly contribute 8-9 per cent and 13-14 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025 and 2030, respectively.

Some airlines have proposed that the government continue to ease visa rules to attract more foreign visitors, especially those from key markets such as Australia, the United States, Japan, India and China, to Vietnam.

Vietnam has not attracted many Islamic travelers because it lacks Halal-standard restaurants and places for travelers to pray, and has not focused on marketing.

With impressive natural landscapes and a rich and diverse culture, Vietnam has abundant potential to promote tourism through the film industry.

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) is set to coordinate with localities to hold various tourism promotion activities abroad in the next few months in efforts to attract more international visitors to the country.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has put forward a number of solutions aimed at developing Vietnamese tourism services on par with regional levels at the ongoing sitting of the National Assembly.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) will work with local authorities to apply night-time tourism models in 12 key localities.

The tourism industry is in desperate need of qualified workers as the peak summer travel season begins.

Vietnam is Asia’s third fastest growing destination for European globetrotters based on accommodation searches, according to digital travel platform Agoda.