Vietnam' online tourism seeks to compete with foreign viralsOnline tourism has been developing strongly globally as part of e-commerce, especially in the context of the 4th industrial revolution. However, the trend is causing difficulties for Vietnam’s tourism sector where online tourism is less developed. According to a report on Vietnam’s e-commerce index in 2017, online tourism posted a growth rate of 50 percent, double that of e-commerce in general. A 2017 survey showed that 71 percent of foreign tourists search for information online and 64% booked tours to Vietnam online. With a strong ICT workforce and booming mobile and social networks, Vietnam’s tourism sector is expected to grow stronger in the digital age.-VNA

Source: VietNamNet News May 15, 2018 03:00 UTC