For the first time, Vietnam's tourism industry is about to reach 20 million international visitors in just one year.

After 65 years of development, Vietnam's tourism industry is about to reach the milestone of welcoming 20 million international visitors in a single year for the first time. Phu Quoc has been chosen as the location to celebrate this special achievement.

Phu Quoc has become a popular destination for many international tourists visiting Vietnam - Photo: BONG MAI

Phu Quoc was chosen as the destination to welcome the 20 millionth international visitor this year.

According to the Vietnam National Tourism Administration (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), Phu Quoc is expected to host a ceremony in mid-December 2025 to welcome the 20 millionth international tourist to Vietnam this year.

Accordingly, the event is scheduled to take place at Phu Quoc International Airport, with a program to welcome and honor three special passengers: the 19,999,999th, 20,000,000th, and 20,000,001st passengers.

These tourists will be presented with gifts that bear the distinctive mark of Phu Quoc, reflecting the hospitable spirit of Vietnamese tourism .

The choice of Phu Quoc is symbolic, as it is a key national tourist destination, holds a strategic position in the Mekong Delta region, and serves as an important trade link within ASEAN.

With its diverse marine, island, and forest ecosystems, coupled with unique cultural and historical values, Phu Quoc has a favorable foundation for developing ecotourism and resort tourism associated with sustainable growth.

Along with its abundant resources, Phu Quoc has received comprehensive investment in infrastructure, including an international airport, the An Thoi marina, and a transportation system connecting key areas.

Making tourism a comprehensive key economic sector.

Tourists enjoy the experience at a wildlife conservation park in Phu Quoc - Photo: BONG MAI

After 65 years of development, Vietnam's tourism sector has for the first time reached the milestone of 20 million international visitors in a single year. This achievement stems from improved visa policies, expanded tourist markets, enhanced promotion and marketing, and improved quality of tourism products and services.

As a result, Vietnam's position continues to be strengthened as a safe, attractive, and increasingly competitive destination in the region and globally.

This milestone demonstrates the growing appeal of Vietnamese tourism on the global tourism map, with its advantages in unique culture, rich natural landscapes, diverse cuisine, and distinctive experiences.

This also reflects the strong recovery of the international tourism market after the pandemic, showing that our country is keeping pace with the general recovery trend and maintaining stable growth.

More importantly, it demonstrates the growing confidence of international tourists in Vietnam, characterized by its safety, friendliness, and rich experiences. This lays the groundwork towards the goal of welcoming 35 million international tourists by 2030, thereby making tourism a key economic sector and contributing to enhancing the national brand.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/lan-dau-du-lich-viet-nam-sap-can-moc-20-trieu-khach-quoc-te-chi-trong-mot-nam-2025121315001377.htm