Tourism officials wary of Vietnam

Tourism officials wary of Vietnam

Tourism operators fear Thailand will lose its position as the top Southeast Asian destination to Vietnam in a few years as the latter reported nearly 50% inbound market growth in March compared with the pre-pandemic period, while Thailand struggles with sluggish growth.

These results highlight the growing interest in Thailand as a tourist destination, according to Vietnam News Agency, partner of the TV BRICS network. According to Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism, additional flights are planned, the continuity of tourism and sports events, as well as support for new government initiatives, such as the proclamation of 2025 as the “Year of Tourism and Sport” in the country. Among foreign tourists, Chinese citizens l…

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