Rapid state change and rapid response to the outbreak of the disease have helped Vietnam effectively improve its position in economic and tourism rankings.
With a flexible policy to cope with COVID-19, the early opening of international borders, Vietnam’s economy continuously received positive signals, international tourism boomed, ranking as the fastest-growing travel industry in the world.
The recovery index after COVID-19 improved strongly, while credit institutions also revised their assessment of Vietnam’s economic outlook in a more positive direction.
According to the World Economic Forum’s Tourism and Tourism Development Index 2021 report, tourism in Vietnam has increased by 8 places. With 6/17 pillar indices that rank among the top in the world, tourism in Vietnam ranks among the top 3 fastest growing countries. Results of the government’s flexible response policy to the epidemic.
Malaysia’s Barnama news site also registered the same rating, saying that the number of international visitors to Vietnam increased 4.5 times compared to 2021. In the first 5 months of the year, tourism revenue increased by 34.7%.
“After opening the border since March 15, many Koreans have paid attention, visited and worked in Vietnam. Currently, planes traveling between Korea and Vietnam no longer have room for bookings and flights. Travel between the two sides gradually increases. Summer is coming, the tourist season of Koreans, therefore we expect many airports, not only some airports like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, but many other airports will be packed with Korean tourists,” said Mr. Hong Sun, vice president of the Korean Business Association in Vietnam.
A safe destination, cheap travel costs, friendly people, many attractive tourist attractions… are Vietnam’s strengths for international tourists, according to AsiaHighlight.
Besides, with the lifting of medical certificates and opening doors early, Vietnam is recognized by many newspapers as a country with easy entry procedures.
“Vietnam’s flexible response policy has meant that international tourists have more benefits when entering the country. International tourists rate Vietnam as one of the countries with easy access procedures, safe environment and many destinations,” said Ms. Noemi Perez, General Manager of Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat.
It is also the result of the government’s flexible response policies that have helped Vietnam rapidly improve its position in the post-epidemic recovery index.
According to Blomberg, Vietnam’s position rose 14 places to 22nd in the ranking in May.
“We deeply appreciate the Vietnamese government’s decision and efforts to respond flexibly to the epidemic and promote economic recovery. Different macroeconomic and fiscal policies will help stabilize and restore economic recovery and growth in 2022. Vietnam has an impressive record of vaccinations. Last year many regions still had to deal with COVID-19 and now we are in the new normal where all economic activity has returned. This will help the economy return to high growth momentum,” said Ms Michele Wee, Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam.
Rapid state change and rapid response to epidemic developments have helped Vietnam effectively improve its position in economic and tourism rankings, providing a positive starting point for economic recovery after the pandemic. At the same time, it helps to attract foreign investors, move factories and supply chains from other countries to Vietnam, which contributes to the economic development of the country.
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