Vietnam Sports Industry to Boost Tourism with New Strategy

Vietnam's sports industry is gaining momentum as a driver for tourism, with the government pushing for the development of sports tourism as a key sector. The 2026 Politburo Resolution on developing Vietnam's tourism industry aims to have tourism contribute directly to 10-12% of GDP by 2030, with 45-50 million international visitors and 160 million domestic visitors. Sports tourism is seen as a way to increase spending and extend stay times of tourists. A sports event may only last a few hours, but the trip of athletes, their families, and fans can last for several days, combining the event with leisure travel.