According to a press release from the Office of the Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism , the number of tourists from Vietnam to Australia has increased significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic. As of August 2024, nearly 178,000 Vietnamese visitors had visited Australia in the past 12 months.
Tourism is an important part of Australia's strong and enduring relationship with the rapidly developing economies of other countries. Southeast Asia. Since announcing “Investment: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040,” the country has intensified and promoted numerous activities across the region.
For Vietnam, tourism is considered a sector that has yielded many practical results after collaborative efforts with Australia.
The cooperation between the Vietnamese and Australian governments has benefited both countries. Vietnam has become Australia's fastest-growing international market. The number of Australian visitors to Vietnam has also increased compared to the period before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell said that promoting tourism between Australia and Vietnam was a key topic of discussion when he visited Vietnam for the Vietnam-Australia Economic Partnership Ministerial Meeting.
"It's encouraging to see the strong growth in the number of tourists from Vietnam to Australia. This is contributing to the success and growth of Australian tourism businesses," said Don Farrell.
Meanwhile, regarding the plan for organizing promotional activities, tourism promotion According to a 2024 plan developed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam also identified Australia as one of its key markets, alongside Japan, South Korea, India, China, the UK, and the ASEAN, North America, and Europe regions.
Following recent promotional campaigns in Australia, and amidst the expanding flight network connecting the two countries, the number of Australian visitors to Vietnam has also grown significantly. Thus, Vietnam is not only a potential source of tourists but also an attractive travel destination for Australians.
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