So many international visitors Vietnam welcomed in a single year for the first time in 2025.
✈️ Tourism at record highs: Annual growth is around 21%. According to UN Tourism, Vietnam now ranks among the fastest-growing travel destinations worldwide.
🏆 Awards, cuisine, heritage: Vietnam swept 16 global honors at the World Travel Awards, was again named “World’s Leading Heritage Destination,” and ranked among the world’s top four culinary travel destinations in 2025.
Watch: Vietnam has moved from hidden gem to premium destination. If infrastructure, sustainability, and service keep pace with the visitor boom, tourism could become one of the country’s most stable long-term growth engines.
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