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Short tourism update for Vietnam which some of you might find interesting. There are three new countries (of a total of 27) enjoying visa exemption: citizens of Switzerland, Poland, and the Czech Republic allowed to temporary stay of up to 45 days from the date of arrival in Vietnam (validity from March to December 2025). Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioning: “Vietnam's policy is to further facilitate the entry, exit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, thereby contributing to the development of the tourism industry in particular and the country’s socio-economic growth in general”. Reciprocity and bilateral agreements on discussion, which may optimise tourism arrivals from/to Vietnam in the coming future.  

The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) members pledge to eliminate single use plastics and integrate plastic waste reduction policies by 2030. Tourism is a significant contributor to implement sustainability and the commitment to achieve a plastic-free sector is on the table. One of the most reported considerations by visitors to Vietnam is the waste and plastic miss use in several locations. Despite several campaigns in the past, little progress had been observed and destinations like Ha Long bay, Phu Quoc island or Nha Trang suffering waste serious consequences, even in locations like Hoi An or Ninh Binh province there were successful waste reduction programs. Several priorities mentioned in the proposal are: 📌 Raising public and visitors awareness 📌 Developing green tourism products 📌 Mobilising international resources to advance waste reduction efforts 📌 Encourage companies to adopt more sustainable practices From MQL Sustainable Tourism Services, we are very proud of our conti...

Contributing our knowledge with industry colleagues, senior management and decision key players is part of our commitment at MQL Sustainable Tourism Services. As professionals from both outside & inside Vietnam do request to us often, sharing what tourism impacted to this country and the optimal future solutions is important. Thank you to Passion Life Style and to Selion Global for publishing our article on Vietnam's path to a greener future. https://passionelifestyle.com/trending/vietnam-s-path-to-a-greener-future VIETNAM'S PATH TO A GREENER FUTURE Miquel Angel 19 November 2024 Since Vietnam's economic reforms of the mid-1990s, tourism has surged, with the country’s iconic cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, anchoring a 3,000-kilometre coastline dotted with breathtaking destinations. Coastal areas, mountain retreats, and island locales rapidly attracted international hotel brands and land developers, eager to capitalise on the potential of tourism in previously untouched ar...

Southeast Asian countries pushing tourism figures towards end of 2024, achieving and surpasing targets are key for most of them. ✅ Thailand received 29.08 million foreign tourists by October (by arrivals order of Chinese, Malaysians, Indians, South Koreans and Russians). Target of 36 million for the year. ✅ Vietnam received over 14 million foreign tourists by October and positioning it to reach its target of 18 million end of 2024 (South Korean and Chinese topping the list). ✅ Singapore received 13.9 million visitors, up 23% from last year with Indians on third position with over a million arrivals. ✅ The Philippines received 4.88 million tourists, but well short of its 7.7 million target. ✅ Indonesia had received 10.37 million visitors until September and remained on track to achieving its 14-million target. ✅ Malaysia had only reached around 70% of its target with 18.39 million foreign tourists by September. ✅ Cambodia recorded a 22% year-on-year increase with 4.8 million visitors in...

A tourist arrival tax of 9 usd will be applied in neighbouring Thailand from 2025 mostly for air travellers which account 70% of total. Such moves moves after other Southeast Asian locations like Bali started charging 10 usd last year, or South Korea also charging arrivals too, some European destinations started years ago. Foresee soon this tourist fee applied in other destinations like Vietnam in the coming future and will see discussions on the topic soon… https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/southeast-asia-s-second-largest-economy-to-impose-9-travel-tax-from-next-year-4809313.html?utm_source=eVnExpress&utm_medium=social_Linkedin&utm_campaign=sharelink_20241030&utm_content=Travel