As tourists flock to Hội An, Sa Pa and Cát Bà Island in increasing numbers, should Vietnam do more to tackle overtourism?

With surging international arrivals and robust domestic travel, 2025 will be a record-breaking year for Vietnam’s tourism industry. But as Hanoi-based travel writer Joshua Zukas meanders through the busy streets of Hội An, he asks: Can—and should—anything be done about the swelling crowds? Or are the spoils of overtourism simply too tempting? The post As tourists flock to Hội An, Sa Pa and Cát Bà Island in increasing numbers, should Vietnam do more to tackle overtourism? appeared first on Adventure.com.

May 27, 2025 - 10:28
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As tourists flock to Hội An, Sa Pa and Cát Bà Island in increasing numbers, should Vietnam do more to tackle overtourism?

With surging international arrivals and robust domestic travel, 2025 will be a record-breaking year for Vietnam’s tourism industry. But as Hanoi-based travel writer Joshua Zukas meanders through the busy streets of Hội An, he asks: Can—and should—anything be done about the swelling crowds? Or are the spoils of overtourism simply too tempting?

The post As tourists flock to Hội An, Sa Pa and Cát Bà Island in increasing numbers, should Vietnam do more to tackle overtourism? appeared first on Adventure.com.