Many coastal and island localities have developed action plans to raise awareness of environmental protection and promote tourism development in conjunction with solutions to reduce plastic waste.

Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam's emerging travel gem, has recently been recognized as the second most captivating island in the world, just behind the Maldives, according to Travel+Leisure's 2024 rankings.

Vietnam is experiencing a surge in cultural tourism, driven by a growing international appetite for heritage and culinary experiences. The trend is particularly embraced by the country’s young generation.

In the first half of 2024, Phu Quoc experienced a dramatic increase in international tourism, with flights rising by 186% and international visitors growing by 134.8% compared to the same period in 2023.

Cooperation deals on sustainable tourism, education and scientific researches have been inked by community-based tourism co-operatives in Hội An, Quảng Ngãi and Đà Nẵng.

As of July 2024, Vietnam's international tourist arrivals have soared to nearly 10 million, a 51% rise compared to last year, driven by a substantial increase in visitors from Europe.

Many tourists report that their visits to Vietnam primarily involve sightseeing, beach outings, strolling and taking photos. Tourist destinations still lack a wide variety of entertainment and recreational services.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to construct three international passenger terminals in the Can Gio coastal urban area, Mui Den Do, and Ben Nghe port as part of its efforts to develop waterway transport and attract tourists.

Khanh Hoa’s tourism sector is making waves with its green initiatives, including a solar-powered tourist area that rarely relies on the national grid and an eco-tourism model that harmonizes with nature.

Google will continue supporting programmes and projects in a bid to promote tourism and preserve traditional Vietnamese culture.

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has expanded its links and cooperation with more than 20 provinces and cities across the country to promote tourism, thereby building new tour packages to attract more tourists.

Since its inception 64 years ago on July 9, 1960, tourism has become an important economic industry, serving as a driving force to boost other industry.

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.