The administration claims that the ‘socio-economic impact of tourism’ indicator, which placed Vietnam 115th, contradicts the findings of Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, however, in the WEF report this indicator is grouped under sustainability and looks at job quality, wages, and gender parity. By comparison, the GSO tends to focus on the number of tourists and how much money they spend. This is not really comparing apples with apples.

Vietnam’s Prime Minister has proposed visa waivers for foreign nationals from developed countries of between six to 12 months, VN Express is reporting. If enacted this would signify a huge shift in visa policy for one of Southeast Asia’s fast growing economies. A little background–Vietnam revised its immigration laws in

A survey conducted by Vietnam Report has found that 66.7 percent of tourism and hospitality businesses are expecting higher tourist numbers and profits, Vietnam News is reporting. Note that the methodology behind the report is not clear. This survey forms part of a broader write-up of the tourism industry which

Vietnam’s World Heritage listed Ha Long Bay has made Fodor’s ‘no list’, a compilation of tourist destinations travellers should avoid, the Express is reporting. Reasons for making the ‘no list’ include overcrowding, polluted waterways, and rubbish often found floating in the bay. Note that Vietnam is currently putting a lot

Vietnam has received 12.5 million international tourists this year, reaching a target set by the government at the start of the year, but well below pre-COVID levels, VN Express is reporting. Key points The tourism sector recorded revenue of VND 672 trillion (US$27.6 billion); The sector has recovered to 44