The current violence in Vietnam may not be bad enough to deter tourists, but it could also reduce revenue for the gaming and service industries.

Hundreds of Vietnamese have been arrested in the recent crackdown on anti-China riots triggered by territorial tensions in the South China Sea, and the number of inbound tourists has been reduced as travel agencies cancel reservations. 바카라사이트 추천

If would-be visitors perceive a destination as unsafe or politically unstable, it could affect their willingness to book a holiday regardless of whether the government has issued a notice of recommendation, the Durban University of Technology in South Africa proposes a 2009 study.

"The coup in Thailand has made headlines, and this could have a bigger impact on the arrival of Vietnamese tourists," said Asian trade expert Carl John, a professional consulting firm that advises companies on expansion strategies in Asia.

"Visitors seeking an \'Asian experience\' instead of Thailand will visit Vietnam. Also, fewer tourists visit Thailand, which could result in fewer side trips to Vietnam," he told GGRAsia.

Mr. John has lived in Vietnam for 10 years. He gave advice to casino developers about Vietnam, but he still visits the country often.

Recent riots in Vietnam against Chinese and other foreign-owned companies followed the deployment of oil rigs near the Paracel archipelago, where ownership disputes erupted between Vietnam and China on May 1.