He also suggested the government consider simplifying immigration procedures to attract foreign tourists as Vietnam reopened after over two years of border closure, he said in a report submitted to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Tuesday.

Foreign tourists are seen in Hoi An, central Vietnam, on July 24, 2022.

Hung also proposed extending tax cuts to tourism businesses until the end of 2023 to help them recover after the pandemic crisis.

Though Vietnam reopened tourism and lifted most Covid restrictions, Hung said travel firms and those working in the tourism industry are grappling with difficulties and have not really benefited directly from current policies.

The country welcomed 954,000 foreign arrivals in the first seven months this year, up nine times year-on-year.

This year, Vietnam targets five million foreign tourists, around 30 percent of pre-pandemic levels.

The government has allowed quarantine-free entry and resumed its pre-pandemic visa exemption policy for 24 tourism markets including Western European countries from mid-March with a maximum stay of 15 days.

Bac Giang builds unique, attractive tourism products

(BGO) - In order to attract tourists, over the past time, relevant agencies, local authorities and tour operators in Bac Giang province have taken many solutions to create attractive tourism products.

Tourism video shows off hidden gems in Quang Nam

Authorities in Quang Nam Province, home to Hoi An, has released a video highlighting its lesser-known parts such as Bho Hoong ethnic village and Dong Giang tea hills.

Over 4 billion VND invested in building science experimental tourism site

(BGO) – Yen Dung Clean Vegetable Cooperative (Cooperative) has invested more than 4 billion VND (over 170,000 USD) to build science experimental tourism site about agriculture production for children at diverse ages from kindergarten to high school student in Tien Dung commune (Yen Dung district, Bac Giang province).

Bac Giang looks at ways to expand tourism potential to build economy

The northern province of Bac Giang is promoting its tourism sector by accelerating tourism-related activities to attract more visitors, said Tran Minh Ha, director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam tourism remains focused on 5 million foreign arrivals

Vietnam tourism will further exploit potential markets like India and boost campaigns in the U.S. and the E.U. to record 5 million foreign arrivals this year.

Source: VnExpress