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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Collective Journey Beyond Rankings Unlike VTCI, VTDI focuses on previously underemphasized aspects: environment, social impact, renewable energy, and local identity. In its 2024 pilot, 30 representative provinces were selected to \u201cassess the health\u201d of tourism, not just by visitor numbers but by the footprint they leave on the environment and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though it\u2019s too early for a comprehensive evaluation, the first VTDI report\u2014approved by the government\u2014offers hope: it is not merely a set of metrics but a potential foundation for Vietnam to realize its Net Zero 2050 commitment and 2030 Tourism Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Data Not Just to Measure, But to Guide In H\u00e0 Giang, the future could see eco-friendly homestays powered by renewable energy replacing firewood on the rocky plateau. In \u0110\u1ed3ng Th\u00e1p, lotus tea tours amidst Sa \u0110\u00e9c\u2019s breezy marshes could attract visitors while preserving the wetland ecosystem. In Qu\u1ea3ng Nam, a smart digital map could help H\u1ed9i An manage tourist flows and enhance experiences at Tr\u00e0 Qu\u1ebf vegetable village without harming the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From ST4SD\u2019s pilot models, VTDI is expected to serve as a compass, guiding localities toward a sustainable path forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More Than an Index\u2014A New Way to Tell Stories If told effectively, this story could spark a new trend: shifting from a mindset of \u201ccompetitive destinations\u201d to a collective journey, where each province is a piece of the larger puzzle called \u201cSustainable Vietnam Tourism.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n VTDI is still in its infancy, and its real-world impacts are not yet fully visible. But if implemented correctly, with the collective effort of the government, businesses, and communities, this index could become a beacon\u2014lighting the way for Vietnam\u2019s tourism industry to enter a new era: where every journey is not just about arriving, but about preserving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In April 2025, a quiet yet significant milestone took place. The Vietnamese government officially approved the 2024 Sustainable Tourism Development Index Report (VTDI 2024), a tool expected to transform how Vietnam perceives and develops its tourism industry in the future. The origins of VTDI trace back to seemingly outdated figures: the Vietnam Tourism Competitiveness Index […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4311,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technical-support-for-policy-implementation"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-quang-nguyen-vinh-222549-2162768.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4313","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4313"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4313\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4314,"href":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4313\/revisions\/4314"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4313"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4313"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/st4sd.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4313"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/strong>VTDI is not the product of a single entity. It is the result of collaboration between the Vietnam National Tourism Administration, the Private Sector Economic Development Research Board (Board IV), the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), and international experts from the Swiss Sustainable Tourism Development Project for Vietnam (ST4SD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>VTDI is proving to be a valuable tool for local policymakers. Based on VTDI 2024 data, ST4SD experts have developed initial policy reports for three provinces\u2014H\u00e0 Giang, \u0110\u1ed3ng Th\u00e1p, and Qu\u1ea3ng Nam\u2014as pilot models for the index\u2019s potential applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>During the recent April 30\u2013May 1 holiday, VTDI began to show its initial influence. Several provinces\u2014from \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng, Qu\u1ea3ng Ninh, and H\u00e0 N\u1ed9i to Th\u1eeba Thi\u00ean-Hu\u1ebf\u2014announced their VTDI rankings as a communication tool, a statement that their destinations are not only beautiful but also on the right track: sustainable, responsible, and future-oriented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n