On May 21, 2019, the Government issued Decree No. 45/2019 / ND-CP stipulating penalties for administrative violations in the field of tourism. The Decree takes effect from August 1, 2019.
Accordingly, Vietnamese organizations and individuals operating in the territory of Vietnam and abroad; Foreign organizations and individuals engaged in tourist activities in the Vietnamese territory violating the regulations on tourism and travel business activities shall be administratively sanctioned according to the provisions of Chapter II of this Decree.
In particular, the case of organizations and individuals engaged in tourism and travel business will be subject to a fine of between VND 5,000,000 and VND 10,000,000 for acts of selling goods and services at prices not in the establishments. tourist accommodation.
In addition, for acts of non-civilized behavior, not respecting customs, practices and cultural identities of localities where tourists will travel, they will be fined up to VND 3,000,000; acts that are detrimental to Vietnam’s national cultural tradition may be fined up to VND 5,000,000.
New regulations of the Government on tourism service business have contributed to popularizing the spirit of protecting Vietnamese culture, images and identity, attracting and increasing domestic and foreign tourists.