VIR to host a roundtable on boosting tourism

March 08, 2023 | 18:02

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VIR will hold a roundtable discussion themed "Seeking a boost for inbound tourism" with the participation of both local and foreign experts, who will discuss both the situation and solutions to make Vietnam more attractive to international tourists.

VIR to host a roundtable on boosting tourism

With the large number of domestic and international visitors post-pandemic, Vietnam's tourism industry has shown signs of recovery. The industry has set a lofty goal this year to welcome 8 million international tourists, despite the lower-than-expected number of foreign visitors last year.

Tourism has a significant impact on the socioeconomic development of different localities, and is considered an on-the-spot export opportunity for several industries, such as agriculture and handicrafts. In 2019, the sector created more than 1.3 million jobs, accounting for 9.2 per cent of the country's GDP, equivalent to almost $33 billion.

There is ample room for Vietnam to boost the number of inbound visitors and surpass the figure of 19 million seen in 2019. Some measures include removing barriers from immigration procedures and strengthening advertising in key and new markets. The country should also build links to increase its competitiveness with other countries, as well as take advantage of new ideas in infrastructure development and tourism products.

VIR will organise the roundtable to provide information for stakeholders and policymakers in the industry. The event will feature discussions with panels of domestic and foreign experts concerning the current situation and possible solutions to boost inbound visitor numbers.

- Time: 8.00-11.30 Wednesday, March 22, 2023

- Address: 6th floor, VIR Headquarters, 47 Quan Thanh street, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi

To participate, please contact: (Ms) Lan Nhung - lannhung@vir.com.vn

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