Vietnam Smashes International Tourist Records In 2024: Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Visit

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Vietnam, home to the renowned island retreat of Phu Quoc, is setting its sights on a 31% increase in international visitors compared to 2024 figures.

Vietnam is targeting 23 million international visitors this year, surpassing pre-pandemic tourist numbers, as stated on the official government website of the Southeast Asian nation.

According to BMI Research, the country’s tourism sector is projected to achieve full recovery by 2025.

Vietnam is aiming for a 31% increase in international visitors this year compared to 2024, targeting around 5 million more than the 18 million arrivals recorded in 2019, according to the report.

In 2024, Vietnam welcomed 501,000 visitors from India. Over the past two years, the number of Indian travelers to Vietnam surged 2.6 times, establishing India as one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing tourist markets, the report highlighted.

Vietnam recorded 17.5 million international arrivals last year, reflecting a 39.5% increase compared to 2023, according to an official statement. Travelers from Asia made up approximately 80% of these visitors.

In June, the government emphasized its ambition to position tourism as a vital sector driving the nation’s economic development.

Before the pandemic, tourism contributed roughly 12% to Vietnam’s GDP, with international tourism alone accounting for 8%, according to a June report citing VinaCapital Group Ltd.

The government’s goal of attracting 70 million international visitors by 2045 could position Vietnam as the world’s second-largest tourism destination, based on data shared by a Bloomberg Intelligence analyst.