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Vietnam tourism industry development and policy

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Vietnam’s tourism sector continues its rapid expansion, with international arrivals reaching approximately 16 million in the first eight months of 2026. This represents a 14.4 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025 and accounts for roughly 63.6 percent of the nation’s annual target of 25 million visitors. Key source markets include China, South Korea, and a growing Russian market. To formalize its long-term growth strategy, the Vietnamese government has launched a comprehensive action program following the Politburo’s Resolution 26-NQ/TW. Under the subsequent Resolution 263/NQ-CP, the government aims to position Vietnam among the top three tourism markets in Southeast Asia by 2030. This initiative ~~aims~~ seeks to transform tourism into a “spearhead economic sector” by transitioning ~~from quantity-based growth~~ to a high-quality “tourism economy” ~~model. This~~ model that prioritizes value creation, digital transformation, and green development. The ~~government has set ambitious~~ strategy targets ~~for 2030, including attracting 45 to 50 million international visitors and 160 million domestic travelers. Total~~ a tourism ~~revenue is projected to reach $80–$90 billion, contributing~~ contribution of 10–12 percent ~~directly~~ to the national GDP. ~~The strategy intends to position Vietnam among the top three tourism markets in Southeast Asia by scale and growth rate.~~ Implementation involves developing synchronized infrastructure and identifying Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang as primary growth poles, ~~while positioning~~ with Phu Quoc as a new strategic ~~growth~~ center. ~~The plan also emphasizes the creation of 10 key tourism centers and 20 national tourism zones.~~ Recent ~~seasonal data highlights strong performance,~~ performance remains strong, with approximately 6.5 million tourists visiting ~~various parts of the country~~ during the September 2 National Day holiday period. Additionally, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park was recognized by The Times as one of Vietnam's 11 most beautiful destinations for 2026.

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