The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued Document No. 829/PA-BVHTTDL on its plan to reopen the tourism sector in the new normal.

VOV.VN - Major tourist destinations across Vietnam were packed with holidaymakers during the three-day national break running from April 9 to April 11 to commemorate the ancestral anniversary of Hung Kings, marking the start of a strong recovery for the domestic tourism sector.

VOV.VN - A national forum themed “Recover Vietnam Tourism – New orientation, New activities” was held on April 1 to examine ways to reboot the Vietnamese tourism sector after the country reopened to international tourism from March 15.

More than ten days after the official reopening of Vietnam’s tourism sector, localities and businesses are putting all hands on deck to prepare for the summer travel season and revive the industry.

The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) will take place from March 31 to April 3, which is considered an event marking the reopening of the Vietnamese tourism sector in the new normal, said the Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) at a press briefing to introduce the event on March 18.

VOV.VN - Following the Government lifting medical isolation requirements and restoring pre-pandemic visa procedures on March 15, local tour operators have promptly contacted foreign partners, offering them lucrative deals.

VOV.VN - The tourism sector in the central province of Thua Thien Hue has launched a number of tourism stimulus schemes aimed at attracting more tourists, especially as the country plans to reopen its borders to international arrivals on March 15.

After a gap of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many hotel projects of international brands in Vietnam are expected to be put into operation this year.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has suggested that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism adjust and supplement the contents of its draft plan to reopen tourism sector regarding COVID-19 prevention and control measures.

Like e-commerce and retail, customers in the tourism and hotel industry now tend to book tours on the websites providing customised travel experiences.