The Recovery and Future Growth of Tourism in Vietnam

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the political system as well as cooperation between businesses and citizens, Vietnam tourism is steadily recovering after the COVID nineteen pandemic. The Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh has emphasized that tourism will continue to grow in many directions due to high quality services convenient procedures and competitive prices. According to him Vietnam has earned a reputation among international travelers as a safe welcoming and friendly destination for travel and leisure.

Vietnam is widely recognized for its exceptional natural and cultural resources. The country is home to Ha Long Bay a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and one of the most beautiful bays in the world. In total Vietnam possesses several globally significant natural and cultural landmarks including world heritage sites intangible cultural heritage elements and tens of thousands of historical relics and scenic locations. Combined with a stable political environment a favorable geographic position and a developing transport network these factors form a strong foundation for tourism development and contribute to steady economic growth.

Experts rank Vietnam among the top thirty countries worldwide in terms of tourism competitiveness. The country has shown notable progress in global tourism rankings over the past decade improving its position significantly and leading in several key evaluation indicators. At the same time the government acknowledges that tourism development still does not fully match the country potential and that the industry faces challenges related to sustainability service quality and long term competitiveness.

The Vietnamese government considers tourism a shared responsibility of the entire political system economic sectors and society as a whole. Tourism is expected to act as a leading sector of the economy developing in a safe green clean and modern direction while promoting national cultural values. Authorities encourage businesses to shift from offering only what is available to providing what visitors actually need and to move away from seasonal tourism toward year round tourism models.

Tourism plays an essential role in Vietnam social and economic development. It supports poverty reduction creates jobs ensures social security preserves cultural heritage and contributes to environmental protection. Recognizing global trends the government continues to promote digital transformation in order to build a smart tourism ecosystem while also strengthening international cooperation with major tourism corporations and key foreign markets.

Tourism has been and will remain a vital sector of Vietnam economy. Often described as a smokeless industry it not only generates economic value but also fosters cultural exchange mutual understanding and international friendship. Through tourism Vietnam builds bridges between people and nations contributing to peace stability development and shared prosperity.