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Vietnam ranks 96th on global sustainable tourism list

A Euromonitor International report ranked Vietnam as 96th of 99 countries for sustainable tourism.
Vietnam ranks 96th on global sustainable tourism list ảnh 1Vietnam ranks 96th among 99 countries for sustainable tourism. (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - A Euromonitor International reportranked Vietnam as 96th of 99 countries for sustainable tourism.

The report analysed seven aspects of sustainable tourism, includingenvironmental, social and economic sustainability, country risk,and sustainable tourism demand, transport and lodging.

Globally, Sweden was ranked the most sustainable destination for travel,followed by Finland and Austria. Rounding out the top five were Estonia andNorway.

The research firm predicted there would be growing awareness among consumers,businesses and governments to prioritize the planet alongside people and profitwhen global tourism resumes following travel restrictions amid thepandemic.

Some popular tourist destinations in Vietnam have been eyeing sustainabletourism development. For instance, Hoi An in central Vietnam isrestricting the use of single-use plastic items and plastic bags as it looks toboost sustainable travel growth./. 
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