HANOI -- Even as Vietnam reopens to international visitors, its tourism industry is still reeling from two lean years that have left it less able to compete with nearby destinations.
Industry lost workers during strict coronavirus lockdowns
A lifeguard sits on a beach in the Vietnamese city of Nha Trang in 2020. The nation's tourism industry lost workers during the pandemic. © Reuters
HANOI -- Even as Vietnam reopens to international visitors, its tourism industry is still reeling from two lean years that have left it less able to compete with nearby destinations.