The 20 millionth international visitor to Vietnam in 2025 was Karolina Agnieszka, a Polish national.
The welcome ceremony featured a variety of symbolic activities, from greeting passengers at the foot of the aircraft stairs to presenting flowers, showcasing traditional art performances, and handing out certificates and gifts to three special guests: the 19,999,999th, 20,000,000th, and 20,000,001st international arrivals.
The 20 millionth visitor received a gift package worth nearly VND500 million (US$19,000), comprising a premium pearl necklace; round business-class air tickets; a five-star resort holiday; vouchers for Michelin-star dining experiences, golf and yacht excursions exploring southern Phu Quoc; along with priority access cards for entertainment and leisure services.
The other two special visitors each received gift packages valued at more than VND200 million, including premium pearls and vouchers for products and services.
In addition, all passengers on the flight were presented with welcome flowers and tickets to the “Kiss of the Sea” show in Sunset Town, Phu Quoc special zone.
Speaking at the event, Ho An Phong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, stressed that after 65 years of formation and development, Vietnam’s tourism industry has achieved a historic milestone by receiving 20 million international visitors in a single year for the first time.
He said the achievement was vivid evidence of the sector’s efforts, spirit of innovation and aspiration to rise, and was particularly meaningful as global tourism had only recently emerged from an unprecedented downturn caused by the Covid pandemic.
Since Vietnam fully reopened its tourism sector on March 15, 2022, the industry has rebounded strongly, with international arrivals reaching 12.6 million in 2023 and 17.6 million in 2024.
The total number of foreign tourists in 2025 is expected to exceed 21 million, surpassing the pre-pandemic level of 18 million recorded in 2019.
With an estimated growth rate of 21% this year, Vietnam’s tourism industry is now regarded by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation as one of the fastest-growing in the world.
Phu Quoc has become a bright spot of Vietnam’s tourism.
The island received nearly 7.6 million tourists including 1.6 million foreign arrivals in the first 11 months of this year, up 35% year-on-year and surpassing the year’s target.
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