Some Vietnamese airlines, travel companies and hotel businesses have proposed the Prime Minister announce the point of time for resuming international tourism in the country right in February.

VOV.VN - Vietnam should reopen its door to international tourism sooner than initially scheduled in order to seize upon opportunities and avoid being left behind by regional rivals, experts suggested at a workshop held on January 24 in Hanoi.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has given in-principle approval that favourable entry procedures will be created for foreigners, and overseas Vietnamese and their relatives.

VOV.VN - The upcoming National Tourism Year 2022 is expected to present a prime opportunity for the local tourism industry to recover and continue elevating the image of both the nation and Quang Nam province to domestic and international tourists, according to local authorities.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to welcome back international tourists via sea route and roads in the time ahead, after piloting the “vaccine passport” programme on the air route.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has agreed with the Ministry of Transport’s proposal to resume international air routes and requested the Prime Minister to allow it to welcome international visitors from December 2021.

As Vietnam begins to tentatively welcome international tourists back to its shores, an increased emphasis on golf tourism could provide a well-needed boost to the beleaguered tourism industry after nearly two years of COVID-19 restrictions. 

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has officially launched a campaign called "Live fully in Vietnam" to welcome international tourists back to five destinations in the country.

The central province of Quang Nam, home to the world cultural heritage sites of Hoi An ancient city and My Son Sanctuary, will pilot a programme to welcome international tourists back from this month as the COVID-19 pandemic is put under control in the locality.

VOV.VN - Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang has chosen a number of safe destinations as it initiates plans to reopen its door to international tourists ahead in late November.