The Government issued a resolution on restoring and accelerating tourism development.

Specifically, in Resolution 82/ND-CP on key tasks and solutions to accelerate the recovery and development of tourism effectively and sustainably, signed and issued on May 18th, the Government stated that, despite being fully reopened since March 15th, 2022, Vietnamese tourism still has many limitations and shortcomings that need to be addressed.

Specifically, the legal corridor for attracting investment in tourism has not been breakthrough, market strategies and promotion policies have not been adjusted in time to face fluctuations; tourism products lack diversity; accommodation, trade, transportation services, etc. have not yet formed an economic ecosystem; there is a lack of connection in developing tourism products; the infrastructure system for resorts, shopping, event organization, etc. is still lacking and not synchronized.

In particular, the visa policy for international visitors is not suitable, with short temporary stays. Tourism promotion and advertising activities are still limited,...

Therefore, with the motto "Outstanding products - Professional services - Convenient and simple procedures - Competitive prices - Clean and beautiful environment - Safe, civilized and friendly destinations", truly becoming a key economic sector, among the top 30 countries with the world's leading competitiveness, the Government requires ministries and branches to simultaneously deploy specific solutions.

Restructuring the tourism market

With the aim of promoting the restructuring of the tourism industry towards professionalism, modernity, quality, and sustainability, the Government requests the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to continue implementing the Tourism Restructuring Project, with particular emphasis on restructuring the tourist market.

In addition, implementing solutions to promote rapid development of the domestic tourism market, creating a foundation for short-term breakthrough growth. Diversifying and effectively exploiting the large international tourist source market, focusing on markets with high spending capacity, long-term vacations, developing customer segments according to specialized products in which Vietnam has strengths; strengthening research, grasping new tourism trends and issuing timely and appropriate policies.

Vietnam's tourism industry needs to focus on high-spending international tourists who stay for extended periods (Illustrative image).

The Ministry of Planning and Investment, in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, is restructuring tourism activities to align with Vietnam's potential and advantages, meet global trends, and adapt to fluctuations in the world economy.

Heads of ministries, ministerial-level agencies, and government agencies coordinate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and People's Committees of provinces and cities to propose innovative mechanisms and breakthrough policies to mobilize resources and restructure the tourism industry to feasibly and effectively implement the goals of recovering and developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector.

Focus on linking product and market development; connecting tours, routes, and tourist destinations within and between regions. Forming a linkage model between localities, with the participation of national tourism agencies and large enterprises.

In particular, local People's Committees need to diversify tourism forms and products, focusing on linking tourism with other sectors in the value chain, associated with green and sustainable development and the motto " putting the tourist experience at the center ".

Facilitate entry and exit

Regarding attracting international visitors to Vietnam, the Government requested the Ministry of Public Security to continue to improve policies, facilitate entry, exit and travel for international visitors. Research, evaluate and report to the Government on expanding the list of countries that are granted electronic visas (e-visas).

From there, the Government report proposed that the National Assembly amend the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners to facilitate foreigners entering Vietnam in the direction of ensuring consistency in regulations on granting e-visas and traditional visas, and extending the temporary stay for tourists when entering Vietnam.

The Ministry of Public Security also needs to strongly improve the process of controlling entry and exit procedures at airports, ensuring the fastest and most convenient arrivals for international visitors to Vietnam.

The Ministry of Transport is implementing solutions to promote the expansion of international flights to Vietnam. Improve operational capacity at airports, focusing on Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat international airports; develop charter flights to serve tourism. Support airlines to open new routes.

Furthermore, the Government emphasized the need to strengthen investment attraction for tourism development with a focus on key areas, concentrating on national tourist zones, based on the Vietnam Tourism System Planning for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2045, of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, after it has been approved by the competent authority.

Bringing airfares back to the market

In particular, to support tourism businesses, the Government requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade to preside over and coordinate with ministries, branches and localities to research and supplement the customer group "tourist accommodation establishments" to apply retail electricity prices equal to retail electricity prices for production customers.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with other ministries, sectors, and localities, is researching policies to stimulate demand and support packages for tourism businesses and households to access funding and stimulus packages.

The Ministry of Finance studies and proposes preferential credit support packages, creating favorable conditions for tourism businesses to access preferential loan sources.

The Ministry of Transport is studying to amend and supplement regulations on management and coordination of landing and take-off times at airports (slots) in the direction of flexible use; supporting airlines in discussing with foreign aviation authorities on the use of international flight slots on a reciprocal basis, to best serve the needs of tourism development.

In coordination with relevant ministries and agencies, consider adjusting the price ceiling in the short term, bringing airfare prices back to market mechanisms, and removing obstacles for Vietnamese airlines to accumulate capacity and enhance their competitiveness with international airlines.

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