Vietnam welcomed the 20 millionth foreign tourist on December 15, marking a historic milestone in the 65-year development of the country’s tourism sector, the Government News has reported.
The welcome ceremony took place at the Phu Quoc International Airport in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang.
Since Vietnam fully reopened its tourism sector on March 15, 2022, after the Covid-19 pendamic, the industry has rebounded strongly, with international arrivals reaching 12.6 million in 2023 and 17.6 million in 2024.
During January-November this year, Vietnam welcomed 19.15 million foreign arrivals.
The total number of foreign tourists in 2025 is expected to exceed 21 million, surpassing the pre-pandemic level of 18 million recorded in 2019.
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