*In the report “Vietnam tourism opportunities 2007 – 2009 by RNCOS global tourism industry research”, Vietnam is expected to be listed in the topten of the world’s best destinations in 2016 and in the next 5 years (2007 – 2011), Vietnam tourism growth-rate is planned to be 14% and over and due to the industry-boom, there will be more job opportunities, higher income for the people and stronger purchase power. Tourism industry will be more important in the national economic growth.
*It’s publicized by Visa (Visa International Asia – Pacific) and PATA (Asia – Pacific Tourism Association) after a survey of 5,000 tourists from the world’s ten potential markets that nearly half of these will choose Vietnam as their destination, less expensive, beautiful, age-old and diverse culture. 31% foreigners when asked, decided to come to Vietnam in next 2 years, 7% increase in comparism to 2006 “survey on Asia tourism plans”.
*As sourced by G.D.S (General Department of Statistics), in first half of 2007, Vietnam tourism served 2,117,466 international visitors, 14,7% increase compared to the same period last year. In total 2,1 million international arrivals, tourists count for 1,325,919 pax, 124% increase compared to same period last year. Chinese nationality ranks first (275,718) then come South Korea (262,910); USD (209,916); Japan (208,192). The fast growth is Russia (25,414), ranking second is Italia (10,275), then come Malaysia (72,127).