VOV.VN - While external woes will likely continue over the near-term, some recovery in the tourism industry may partially cushion some headwinds faced by the national economy this year, according to HSBC experts.

Vietnam was unable to meet its goal of welcoming five million international tourists in 2022.

VOV.VN - The Hong Kong Tourism Board has decided to give away 8,800 free return airline tickets to Vietnamese passengers as part of efforts aimed at reviving its tourism industry and attracting visitors back to the city after lifting COVID-19 restrictions.

VOV.VN - Amid traditional tourist markets such as Russia and China facing numerous difficulties, the south-central province of Khanh Hoa is targeting the Korean market as it seeks to revive the local tourism industry, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - Phu Quoc island city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang received more than 935,000 visitors, including more than 139,000 foreign tourists, during the first two months of this year, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Tourism Association, the Institute of Strategy, Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, and the UN Development Program (UNDP) in Vietnam jointly kicked off the project "Reducing plastic waste in Vietnam's tourism industry” at a ceremony on February 16.

To realise the targets of attracting 110 million tourists and earning some VND650 trillion (US$27.5 billion) in revenue this year, Vietnam is recommended to develop more products and services to offer new experiences to visitors.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has set a target of receiving eight million foreign visitors in 2023, and this target will only be achieved by refining visa policies, improving the quality of tourism products, and increasing the readiness to welcome visitors.

VOV.VN - The central province of Quang Nam's tourism industry has gradually recovered this year as the country moves into the post-COVID period, with the locality welcoming approximately 4.75 million visitors so far this year, representing a 13-fold rise compared to 2021.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has underlined the need to devise solutions aimed at removing difficulties and obstacles with a view of promoting the recovery of the tourism industry and attracting more international tourists towards developing a green and sustainable sector.