The global COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Vietnam's tourism industry, with Quang Ninh Province being no exception. International tourist numbers declined significantly during 2020–2022. In response to these challenges, Vietnam implemented various stimulus policies and solutions, leading to positive outcomes in both domestic and international tourism, especially in the early months of 2024.

In recent years, Quảng Ninh Province has implemented significant measures to develop tourism, aiming to establish it as a key economic sector. Alongside the robust and modern development of tourism infrastructure, the province has focused on creating diverse tourism products to serve visitors.

The People's Committee of Quảng Ninh Province has recently approved the Urban Development Program for Vân Đồn District through 2030, with a vision toward 2040. This program outlines a roadmap to elevate Vân Đồn to city status by 2030.

On the occasion of the 59th anniversary of Quang Ninh province, a ceremony was held on October 30 in Van Don Economic Zone (EZ) in Quang Ninh province to inaugurate and put into operation the Ao Tien high-class port and the main trunk road of Cai Rong urban area (phase 2).

On the morning of April 30, 2022, Quang Ninh province held a Groundbreaking Ceremony and awarded investment decisions for key projects in Van Don Economic Zone.