Tuesday, January 21, 2025 During the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025, Vietnam’s tourism leadership engaged with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) to strengthen ties and advance sustainable tourism. Held on January 19, 2025, in Malaysia, the bilateral meeting between Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Ho An Phong, and World Travel & Tourism Council’s Senior Advisor Liz Ortiguera highlighted collaborative strategies to promote tourism growth, human resource development, and sustainability. Vietnam has seen significant progress in tourism over the past year, reporting 17.
6 million international arrivals in 2024, a 40% increase compared to 2023. With ambitious goals to attract 22-23 million visitors in 2025, the country is leveraging World Travel & Tourism Council’s global expertise to position itself as a premier destination on the world stage. Vietnam’s participation in World Travel & Tourism Council’s 2024 Global Summit in Australia set the stage for deeper collaboration with international tourism stakeholders.
The event facilitated discussions on investment opportunities, sustainable development, and the latest industry trends. Vietnam’s representatives indicated a strong interest in participating in World Travel & Tourism Council’s 2025 Global Summit in Rome, Italy, to continue exchanging insights and advancing cooperative initiatives. Deputy Minister Ho An Phong emphasized the importance of World Travel & Tourism Council’s continue.
