Foreign tourists visit One-pillar Pagoda, a well-known attraction in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam welcomedmore than 9.4 million international tourists in the first nine months of 2017,a year-on-year rise of 28.4 percent🅰.
Meanwhile the number of domestic visitors hit57.9 million in January-September.
The tourism sector grossed 376 trillion VND (16.54 billionUSD) in revenue, up 26.5 percent against the same period last year.
In September, the Vietnam NationalAdministration of Tourism (VNAT) organised the first national tourism skillcontest, aiming to honour tourism workers and share experience in the field.
The VNAT also launched promotion programmes inkey markets such as the North European countries of Denmark, Norway, Finlandand Sweden (from September 13-22); and the Japanese cities of Kanagawa, Tokyo,Sendai and Nagoya (from September 15-23).
It is promoting Vietnamese tourism in threeSoutheast Asian markets, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand fromSeptember 25-30.
Vietnam has also participated in majorinternational fairs such as the JATA Tourism Expo in Tokyo, Japan, fromSeptember 21-24, and the Top Resa Tourism Trade Fair in Paris from September26-29.
The country has defined Japan as a key market intourism development plans.
In recent years, Japan has been among the topthree co♕untries in terms of tourist arrivals to V🐼ietnam.
In 2016, the country served about 74,000 Japanese tourists,up 10 percent against the previous year.
As many as 518,028 Japanese visited the Southeast Asiannation in the first eight months of this year.
Vietnam aims to serve 13 millio🅷n inte♋rnationaltourists in 2017.-VNA
A conference was held in Ha Long city on September 25 to boost tourism connection between Vietnam’s northern province of Quang Ninh and China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) on September 25 held a roadshow in Jakarta, aiming to introduce Vietnamese tourism products to Indonesians.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho plans to upgrade the Cai Rang Floating Market with total investment of 8 billion VND (351,840 USD), according to Pham Van Luan, deputy director of the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The seventh Khmer Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival will be held in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu from November 11-19, according to the organising board.
In an effort to promote the local tourism, Phu Yen province and provinces in the Mekong Delta region have signed an agreement to bolster tourism cooperation.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Foreign tourists visit One-pillar Pagoda, a well-known attraction in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
