A ceremony will be held to welcome the 20 millionth international tourist to Phu Quoc.

It is expected that in mid-December, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will coordinate with the People's Committee of An Giang province to organize a ceremony to welcome the 20 millionth international tourist in 2025 in Phu Quoc - a historic milestone for Vietnam's tourism industry.

The event, organized by the Vietnam National Tourism Administration in coordination with the An Giang Provincial Department of Tourism and other relevant units, took place at Phu Quoc International Airport – one of the busiest international air gateways in the southern region.

This is the first time in 65 years of its formation and development that Vietnam's tourism industry has reached the milestone of 20 million international visitors in a single year, marking a new development level for Vietnamese tourism in its recovery and growth process.

This result clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of the decisive and consistent leadership of the Government and the Prime Minister in implementing tasks and solutions to promote tourism recovery and development; linked with improving visa policies, expanding the international tourist market, strengthening promotion and marketing, and enhancing the quality of tourism products and services. These correct and synchronized policies have contributed to consolidating Vietnam's position as a safe, attractive, and increasingly competitive destination in the region and the world .

The milestone of 20 million international visitors holds special significance for Vietnam's tourism industry: (i) it affirms Vietnam's new appeal and position on the world tourism map. The figure of 20 million proves that Vietnam is becoming a leading destination in the region, attracting tourists with its unique culture, beautiful nature, distinctive cuisine, and diverse and rich experiences; (ii) it affirms the strong recovery of the international tourism market after the pandemic, in which Vietnam is keeping pace with the global recovery trend, continuing to maintain sustainable growth as shown by stable growth rates and a high number of returning visitors; (iii) it affirms the confidence of international tourists in Vietnam - a safe, friendly, and experience-rich destination with endless beauty. (iv) This marks an important step forward, creating momentum for Vietnam to achieve the target of 35 million international tourists by 2030, contributing to making tourism a key economic sector and enhancing the national brand.

The welcoming ceremony is expected to include a welcome program at Phu Quoc International Airport along with a ceremony honoring three special passengers: the 19,999,999th passenger, the 20,000,000th passenger, and the 20,000,001st passenger.

Vietnam National Tourism Administration

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/se-to-chuc-le-don-vi-khach-du-lich-quoc-te-thu-20-trieu-tai-phu-quoc-20251212155345062.htm