The Vietnamese government has unveiled a comprehensive master plan for the tourism industry for 2021-2030, with a vision extending to 2045. This plan aims to prioritize investment and enhance the quality of national tourist areas while developing infrastructure and attracting investments to unlock the potential of 61 designated locations. As of May 2024, nine regions have achieved national tourist area status, highlighting Vietnam’s commitment to becoming a premier travel destination. This presents significant opportunities for overseas partners in the B2B tourism sector.

Recognized National Tourist Areas (As of May 2024)

1. Tuyen Lam National Tourist Area (Lam Dong)
2. Sa Pa National Tourist Area (Lao Cai)
3. Nui Sam National Tourist Area (An Giang)
4. Tra Co National Tourist Area, Mong Cai (Quang Ninh)
5. Mui Ne National Tourist Area (Binh Thuan)
6. Hung Temple National Tourist Area, Viet Tri City (Phu Tho)
7. Tam Dao National Tourist Area (Vinh Phuc)
8. Moc Chau National Tourist Area (Son La)
9. Con Dao National Tourist Area (Ba Ria – Vung Tau)

Potential Locations for National Tourist Areas (2021-2030)

Northern Midlands and Mountains

1. Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark (Ha Giang)
2. O Quy Ho (Lai Chau)
3. Dien Bien Phu – Pa Khoang (Dien Bien)
4. Son La Lake (Son La)
5. Sin Ho Plateau (Lai Chau)
6. Thac Ba (Yen Bai)
7. Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai)
8. Hoa Binh Lake (Hoa Binh)
9. Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark (Cao Bang)
10. Ba Be (Bac Kan)
11. Tan Trao (Tuyen Quang)
12. Na Hang – Lam Binh (Tuyen Quang)
13. Mau Son (Lang Son)
14. Nui Coc (Thai Nguyen)
15. Xuan Son National Park (Phu Tho)

Red River Delta

1. Ba Vi (Hanoi City)
2. Huong Son Scenic Relic Area (Hanoi City)
3. Hoan Kiem Lake Area & Hanoi Old Quarter (Hanoi City)
4. Cat Ba (Hai Phong City)
5. Van Don – Co To (Quang Ninh)
6. Yen Tu – Uong Bi (Quang Ninh)
7. Dai Lai Lake (Vinh Phuc)
8. Con Son – Kiep Bac (Hai Duong)
9. Trang An (Ninh Binh)
10. Kenh Ga – Van Trinh (Ninh Binh)
11. Tam Chuc (Ha Nam)

North Central and Central Coast

1. Sam Son – Hai Tien (Thanh Hoa)
2. Kim Lien (Nghe An)
3. Vinh – Dien Chau (Nghe An)
4. Thien Cam (Ha Tinh)
5. Phong Nha – Ke Bang (Quang Binh)
6. Cua Viet – Cua Tung – Con Co (Quang Tri)
7. Lang Co – Canh Duong (Thua Thien Hue)
8. Son Tra (Da Nang City)
9. Ba Na (Da Nang City)
10. Cu Lao Cham (Quang Nam)
11. Ly Son (Quang Ngai)
12. My Khe (Quang Ngai)
13. Phuong Mai (Binh Dinh)
14. Xuan Dai Bay (Phu Yen)
15. Cam Ranh Bay (Khanh Hoa)
16. Van Phong Bay (Khanh Hoa)
17. Ninh Chu (Ninh Thuan)

Central Highlands

1. Mang Den (Kon Tum)
2. Bien Ho – Chu Dang Ya (Gia Lai)
3. Yok Don (Dak Lak)
4. Ta Dung Lake (Dak Nong)
5. Dan Kia – Suoi Vang (Lam Dong)

Southeast

1. Can Gio (Ho Chi Minh City)
2. Long Hai – Binh Chau (Ba Ria – Vung Tau)
3. Tri An Lake (Dong Nai)
4. Ba Den Mountain (Tay Ninh)
5. Ba Ra – Thac Mo (Binh Phuoc)

Mekong Delta

1. Ninh Kieu (Can Tho City)
2. Thoi Son (Tien Giang)
3. Mang Thit (Vinh Long)
4. Lung Ngoc Hoang (Hau Giang)
5. Tram Chim (Dong Thap)
6. Ha Tien (Kien Giang)
7. Nha Mat – Bac Lieu (Bac Lieu)
8. Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau)

Future Research Locations (Post-2030)

– Y Ty and Bac Ha (Lao Cai)
– Tua Chua (Dien Bien)
– Vietnam National Village for Culture and Tourism (Hanoi)
– Dong Mo Lake (Hanoi)
– Pu Luong and Ben En (Thanh Hoa)

Key Opportunities for B2B Overseas Partners

1. Infrastructure Development: Provide enough infrastructure and facilities to support the anticipated influx of tourists.
2. Investment in Facilities: Attract investments in hotels, resorts, and other facilities to cater to the expected increase in tourism.
3. Sustainable Tourism Practices: Collaborate on initiatives promoting sustainable tourism, ensuring environmental conservation and cultural preservation.
4. Tour Packages: Develop and market new tour packages highlighting these emerging tourist areas.
5. Local Community Engagement: Work with local communities to ensure tourism growth benefits the local economy and promotes cultural exchange.

National tourist areas are identified as critical hubs for concentrated investment, driving regional tourism development and establishing Vietnam as a top global travel destination. By engaging with these opportunities, overseas partners can significantly contribute to and benefit from Vietnam’s burgeoning tourism industry.