Vietnam Tourism Awards 2025 honours 113 enterprises and organizations for outstanding contributions to tourism development

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh speaking at the awards ceremony (Photo: TITC)

MOCST’s Deputy Minister Ho An Phong speaking at the awards ceremony (Photo: TITC)

In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong emphasized that the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2025 aim to foster service quality, diversify products, and enhance professionalism among tourism enterprises, thereby strengthening Vietnam’s tourism brand as a spearhead economic sector.

He affirmed that Vietnam possesses favorable conditions for tourism development, with strong support from the Party and the State to maximize its potential. To achieve the Government’s 2025 targets of welcoming 25 million international visitor arrivals, serving 150 million domestic trips, and positioning Vietnam as a safe, friendly, and attractive destination in the region and the world, the Ministry is working closely with ministries, localities, and businesses to: (1) Establish a smart tourism ecosystem through comprehensive digital transformation, with visitor experience at the center. (2) Launch a nationwide campaign for professional service, courteous behavior, and a green, clean, beautiful environment, symbolized by the “Vietnam Tourism Smile”. (3) Develop diverse, unique tourism products and services based on distinctive strengths, heritage values, and cultural identity, aligned with new trends such as luxury leisure travel, wellness tourism, agricultural and regional specialties, and culinary tourism. (4) Improve transport infrastructure to better connect destinations. (5) Strengthen targeted marketing campaigns, maximize media power, and leverage the support of overseas diplomatic missions and digital platforms. (6) Promote bilateral and multilateral cooperation through international tourism organizations.

Deputy Minister Ho An Phong expressed strong confidence that, with the Party’s leadership, the Government’s decisive direction, the collaboration of ministries and localities, and the joint efforts of the business community, Vietnam’s tourism industry will continue to thrive, making significant contributions to national development and further elevating Vietnam’s image as a friendly, appealing destination on the regional and global tourism map.

Leaders and delegates attending the awards ceremony (Photo: TITC)

In his keynote address, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh affirmed the stature of the sector: “Tourism is not merely an economic industry; it is the industry of experience and emotion, the art of connection, a pathway to showcase captivating destinations, landscapes, and cultural-historical heritage. The Party and the State have identified tourism as a spearhead economic sector that provides livelihoods for millions, revitalizes communities, fosters cultural exchange, builds friendship, safeguards peace, and promotes Vietnam’s image as a hospitable nation”

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh and MOCST’s Deputy Minister Trinh Thi Thuy presenting awards to 10 Best Inbound Tour Operators (Photo: TITC)

He noted that from prestigious accolades for Vietnam Tourism such as “World’s Leading Heritage Destination”, “Asia’s Leading Culinary Destination” to the remarkable figures of tens of millions of international visitor arrivals and hundreds of millions of domestic travellers each year, these achievements reflect not only success but also international recognition of Vietnam’s allure. Vietnam has firmly established its national tourism brand on the global map through sustainable development strategies focused on service quality and cultural values, and decisive efforts in digital transformation and building a smart tourism ecosystem.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh and MOCST’s Deputy Minister Trinh Thi Thuy presenting awards to 10 Best Five-star Hotels (Photo: TITC)

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh and MOCST’s Deputy Minister Trinh Thi Thuy presenting awards to 10 Best Green Hotels (Photo: TITC)

The Vietnam Tourism Awards 2025 reaffirmed the pivotal role of tourism enterprises in driving economic growth and elevating Vietnam’s standing globally. The Deputy Prime Minister hailed the awardees as the nation’s “brand ambassadors,” declaring: “You are the ones who transform intellect and smile into value, experiences into brands, and potential into strength”.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong and Mr. Ta Van Ha, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Education presenting awards to 10 Best Four-star Hotels (Photo: TITC)

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong and Mr. Ta Van Ha, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Education presenting awards for Best Airlines for Tourists, Best Waterway Tourist Transport Enterprises, and Best Railway Service Provider for Tourists (Photo: TITC)

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong and Mr. Ta Van Ha, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Education presenting awards for Best Tourism Education & Training Establishments and Media Organizations with Outstanding Contributions to Tourism (Photo: TITC)

This year’s awards honored 113 enterprises and organizations across 11 major categories including: Best Travel Enterprises; Best Tourist Accommodations; Best Venues for Tourism Events; Best Tourist Transportation Companies; Best Tourist Food & Beverage Establishments; Best Tourist Spa & Wellness Establishments; Best Community-Based Tourism Destination; Most Innovative Tourism Products; Best Tourist Golf Courses; Media Agencies with Outstanding Contribution to Tourism; Best Tourism Education & Training Establishments.

Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Nguyen Xuan Hung and Chairman of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh presenting awards to the 10 Best Tourist Golf Courses (Photo: TITC)

Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Nguyen Xuan Hung and Chairman of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh presenting awards for Best Community-based Tourism Destinations, Most InnovativeTourism Products, and Best Venues for Tourism Events (Photo: TITC)

Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Nguyen Xuan Hung and Chairman of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh presenting awards for Best Tourist Restaurants and Best Tourist Spa & Wellness Establishments (Photo: TITC)

The Vietnam Tourism Awards 2025 not only salute current excellence but also set a roadmap for the future: innovation-driven growth, deeper alignment with global sustainability standards, and stronger support for local economies. Through these efforts, Vietnam strengthens its position on the world tourism map, not merely as a destination of beauty, but as a model of responsible tourism development.