The strategy aims to turn Vietnam into a renowned destination by 2025, ranking among three leading countries in terms of tourism development in Southeast Asia and among top 50 nations with the highest tourism competitiveness in the world.

Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province.

Accordingly, tourism revenue is expected to reach 1,700-1,800 trillion VND (77-80 billion USD), contributing 12-14 percent to the country’s gross domestic product and creating about 5.5-6 million jobs.

Vietnam strives to serve at least 35 million international tourists and 120 million domestic holidaymakers by that year.

By 2030, Vietnam sets a target to make tourism a spearhead and sustainable economic sector and become one of 30 countries in the world with the best tourism competitiveness.

The tourism sector is projected to earn 3,100-3,200 trillion VND (130-135 billion USD) and create 8.5 million jobs by 2030. Vietnam looks to attract at least 50 million foreigners and serve 160 million domestic tourists by that time.

To realise the set goals, the overriding priority will be given to the completion of tourism policies, as well as development of infrastructure, tourism workers and products.

The strategy also attaches importance to public-private partnerships in sustainable tourism development. Advanced technology and high-quality human resources are seen as breakthrough elements to build a professional, quality and competitive tourism industry.

Bac Ninh, Hanoi to host culture and tourism week in early March

A culture and tourism week will take place in Hanoi and Bac Ninh Province from March 6-8.

Events held to bolster Vietnam-Japan economic, labour, tourism ties

A ceremony was held in the central city of Da Nang on January 13 to kick off a series of workshops and forums on economic, labour and tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.

Eco-tourism, agro-tourism on show at HCM City design contest

Seven eco-tours and agro-tours in Ho Chi Minh City have won awards at a city contest on designing and operating eco-tours and agro-tours at a recent awards ceremony.

National tourism art photo competition launched

The ninth national tourism art photo competition, themed “Explore Vietnam”, was launched by the Tourism Magazine of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in Hanoi on January 8.

Bac Giang’s tourism flourishing

(BGO) - After nearly 4 years of implementing Resolution No. 56 of the district Party Committee, the tourism potential and strengths of Yen Dung district, Bac Giang province have gradually been awakened. The land of Phuong Hoang (Phoenix) promises to become a key spiritual, ecological-leisure and sport-entertainment tourism area in the province.

Source: VNA