The 20 millionth visitor to Vietnam will receive gifts worth 500 million VND.

Three special guests, the 19,999,999th, 20,000,000th, and 20,000,001st visitors, arrived in Phu Quoc on the afternoon of December 15th.

On the afternoon of December 15th, at Phu Quoc International Airport, Vietnam's tourism industry officially welcomed its 20 millionth international visitor of 2025, marking an unprecedented growth milestone in its 65-year history.

The welcoming ceremony was held with ceremonial greetings right at the foot of the aircraft, combined with traditional art performances and the presentation of certificates to three special guests: the 19,999,999th, 20,000,000th, and 20,000,001st passengers.

The gifts for the 20 millionth visitor are worth nearly 500 million VND in total, including pearl jewelry, airline tickets, and vouchers for accommodation and entertainment services in Phu Quoc.

The 19,999,999th and 20,000,001st passengers received gifts worth over 200 million VND each. All passengers on the flight also received souvenirs and tickets for local experiences.

Ms. Karolina Agnieszka Muskus, from Poland (wearing a white shirt in the middle), is the 20 millionth visitor.

The 20 millionth international visitor was Karolina Agnieszka Muskus from Poland. Sharing her thoughts at the event, she expressed her deep emotion and impression of the warm welcome and the beauty of Vietnam and its people. This was Muskus's first time in Vietnam, and she hopes to return in the future and recommend this destination to her friends and family.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam reaching the milestone of 20 million international visitors in 2025 is the result of a sustained recovery process after the Covid-19 pandemic. Since fully reopening international tourism on March 15, 2022, the number of international visitors to Vietnam has continuously grown strongly. In 2025, this number is expected to reach approximately 21 million, far exceeding the 18 million visitors of 2019 - the period before the pandemic.

International tourists arrived in Phu Quoc on the afternoon of December 15th.

Notably, in less than a decade, Vietnam's tourism industry has doubled in size, from 10 million international visitors in 2016 to 20 million in 2025. This growth rate is considered among the highest in the world , given that the average global tourism growth is only around 5%. In comparison, during the same period, some major tourism markets recorded more modest growth, demonstrating Vietnam's strong shift from an "emerging destination" to a new regional tourism hub.

The historical milestones recorded in Phu Quoc further affirm the island's special role in the national tourism development strategy. After nearly a decade, many important milestones in Vietnam's tourism history have been chosen to be marked here, reflecting the pioneering position and increasing attractiveness of this destination to the international market.

Phu Quoc is currently one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the country, benefiting from visa exemption policies for all international tourists, long stays, and a comprehensively developed tourism ecosystem. The diverse accommodation options and large-scale resort, entertainment, and experiential products have contributed to attracting tourists who stay for extended periods and spend more.

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