Hanoi, May 29 -- As Vietnam's tourism sector faces mounting demands for infrastructure expansion amid limited public funding, experts are calling for stronger engagement of private capital, supported by effective policies and comprehensive long-term planning.

"Leveling the playing field" through policy

With ambitions to host 25-30 million international tourists and contribute 36 billion USD to GDP by 2030, Vietnam's tourism industry is on the cusp of significant growth. Yet experts warn that the current infrastructure lacks the necessary quality, scale, and uniformity to meet development targets, putting Vietnam at a disadvantage compared to regional peers.

Currently ranked 59th out of 119 economies in the Travel and Tourism Developmen...