The Ministry ofCulture, Sports and Tourism will develop tourism into a spearhead by 2030,creating impetus to boost the growth of other industries, and makingsignificant contributions to shaping a modern economy.
Hoi An ancient city is a famous tourist attraction in Vietnam - Photo: VNA
Under its strategy to branch out tourism by 2030 with avision until 2050, the ministry will work to make Vietnam become a renownedtourist attraction and leading destination in the Southeast Asia by 2030, andin the Asia-Pacific by 2050.
Revenue from tourism services in 2050 is expected to be 3.5to 4 times higher than that in 2030.
To realise the set goals, the overriding priority will begiven to sustainable tourism development, which means tourism will be branchedout in tandem with preservation of the nation’s traditional culturalcharacteristics, effective management and use of natural resources, protectionof biodiversity, sound settlement of jobs and social welfare, and ensuringdefence, security and social order.
Advanced technology and high-quality human resources are seenas breakthrough elements to build a professional, quality and competitivetourism industry.
Close to 8.5 million foreigners visited Vietnam in the firsthalf of this year, a rise of 7.5 percent year on year, according to the GeneralStatistics Office (GSO).
Visitors coming by roads surged by 24.9 percent and thosearriving by air rose by 4.5 percent.
The tourism sector has set a target of welcoming 18 millionforeign visitors and serving 85 million local visitors this year.
The tourism industry looks to attract 17-20 million foreignvisitors and cater for 82 million local tourists, contribute over 10 percent ofGDP, earn revenues of 35 billion USD, and generate 4 million jobs, including1.6 million direct jobs by 2020.
Vietnam has been loved by both local and foreign visitors forits natural beauty, cheap prices, vibrant nightlife and memorable travelexperiences.
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