This is one of the basic points of view of the establishment of the tourism system planning, which is clearly stated in the Decision No. 933/QD-TTg approving the task of making the tourism system planning for the period 2021 - 2030. Vision to 2045 approved by the Prime Minister
Objects of planning include tourism products, tourism market, tourism industry's material and technical infrastructure system, tourism human resources, tourism training institution system, tourism space organization. The planning is carried out on the entire mainland, coastal territory and islands with tourism resources of Vietnam, taking into account international relations.

The content of the planning is as follows: Analysis and assessment of factors, natural conditions, resources, context and current situation of spatial distribution and use of the tourism system; Assessment of sectoral and regional linkages in the current development of the tourism system; Forecast of development trends, development scenarios and climate change that directly affect the national tourism system in the planning period;…

In addition, the planning of the national tourism system must derive from practical needs, meet the requirements of immediate and long-term tasks; overcome the shortcomings and inadequacies, ensure the promotion of national advantages, potentials and strengths of each region and each locality.

The Government assigns the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to be the organization that organizes the formulation of the Tourism System Master Plan for the 2021 - 2030 period, with a vision to 2050. regulations of the law on planning and other relevant laws. Ministries, branches and People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities are responsible for coordinating with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the process of planning in accordance with law and as assigned by the Government. Government, Prime Minister