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From now until the end of the year, there is not much left. To accelerate, breakthrough and develop international tourists in 2025, it is necessary to come up with a specific scenario to attract international tourists to Vietnam to achieve the goal of welcoming 25 million international tourists. Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Tourism Administration Pham Van Thuy informed at the regular press conference in the third quarter of 2025 organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Photo: VGP Deputy Director of Vietnam National Tourism Administration Pham Van Thuy emphasized the above content at the regular press conference in the third quarter of 2025 organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism this afternoon (October 10). Currently, the country has 529 tourist destinations, 66 provincial-level tourist areas and 09 recognized national-level tourist areas. Issued 44 decisions (new appraisal of 12 establishments, re-appraisal of 32 establishments). To date, the country has 282 5-star accommodation establishments with 93,058 rooms; 339 4-star accommodation facilities with 46,713 rooms. According to Resolution No. 226/NQ-CP dated August 5, 2025, the Government has assigned the task of the tourism industry to strive to welcome at least 25 million international tourists and 150 million domestic tourists in 2025. This is a big goal, requiring determination and strong action from the entire industry to not only promote economic development. - society, but also enhance Vietnams position on the world tourism map world. In the first 9 months of the year, Vietnam welcomed 15.6 million international visitors. The goal of welcoming 25 million visitors in 2025 is a big challenge but not impossible. The target of welcoming 25 million international visitors according to Resolution No. 226/NQ-CP dated August 5, 2025 of the Government is a huge challenge for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in general and the Vietnam National Tourism Administration in particular. The proposed task not only contributes to ensuring socio-economic development through tourism development, but also ensures national security and social order and safety, Mr. Pham Van Thuy said. or.Deputy Director of the National Tourism Administration Vietnamese expert Pham Van Thuy suggested 4 key solutions that need to be accelerated in these 3 months of sprint. First, attracting tourists must be determined as the responsibility of the entire social community, in which specific products must be built. Mr. Pham Van Thuy said that while diversifying products, there must still be specific cultural products to attract visitors. To do so, we must go through businesses to link and create these products. But there must be products that tourists need, not just the products we currently have. Building tourism products needs to be associated with a strong propaganda, communication and promotion strategy. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and its media agencies, press reporters and businesses need to coordinate closely to spread the image of Vietnamese tourism and attract international tourists. Second, is the link solution. It is necessary to promote the connection of travel, transportation, accommodation, culinary and shopping businesses to create complete products, helping tourists have a more convenient, closed and complete experience; contributing to retaining tourists longer, spending more and helping Vietnamese businesses have a more sustainable competitive advantage. Third, is to promote advertising and promotion. The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has signed a decision on promoting tourism abroad. From now until the end of 2025, there will be 4-5 key promotional programs in major markets. It is necessary to bring Vietnams typical products and strengths to introduce to international friends. Fourth, is the mechanism and policy. In particular, visa policy is considered the golden key for international tourism growth. Currently, Vietnam has a flexible and favorable visa policy, which is a great opportunity to develop the tourism industry; We need information and create the most favorable conditions for international businesses to grasp our guidelines, mechanisms and policies so they can bring tourists to Vietnam. Since the beginning of the year, the Government has waived visas for citizens of the following countries: Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of France, Republic of Italy, Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Russian Federation, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of Sweden, Kingdom of Norway and Plus draw with Finland; Visa exemption under the Tourism Development Stimulus Program for citizens of the following countries: Kingdom of Belgium, Republic of Bulgaria, Republic of Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Republic of Poland, Romania, Republic of Slovakia, Republic of Slovenia and Swiss Federation. Diep AnhSee moreSee more
