Vietnam boasts opportunities to become global cruise hub

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Vietnam boasts opportunities to become global cruise hub

Source: Xinhua | 2025-02-12 | Editor:Ines

Vietnam boasts vast opportunities to establish itself as a leading global cruise hub, given the fact that the country welcomed 45,000 international cruise passengers in January, marking a robust comeback, Vietnam News Agency reported Tuesday.

Saigontourist company, a Vietnamese travel management company, received five international cruise ships in early January, serving 19,800 passengers from Jan. 4 to Jan. 31, including the peak Lunar New Year period.

Nguyen Anh Tuan, director of the Institute for Tourism Development Research, said Vietnam's prime location along major maritime routes offered a significant advantage in attracting affluent international cruise travelers.

The country's tourism development strategy during the 2020-2030 period prioritizes marine and island tourism as a key driver of economic growth, he said.