Under the first, when the pandemic is under better control, HCMC hopes to receive 25 million domestic tourists and 3.5 million foreign tourists.

Its tourism sector has a revenue target of VND97.7 trillion ($4.3 billion).

Foreign tourists drink beer on Bui Vien Street in HCMC on December 22, 2019.

Under the second scenario, if the pandemic remains uncontrolled, the numbers fall to 18 million domestic tourists and revenues of VND67.6 trillion.

With over five months of lockdowns, HCMC received only 15 million domestic tourists last year, down 54.3 percent from 2019, according to its Department of Tourism.

In 2019 it had received over 8.6 million foreign visitors, or nearly half the total foreign arrivals in Vietnam.

It has got the green light from the government to allow in fully immunized foreign tourists under the trial program starting this month.

Da Nang, with its beautiful beaches and other stunning tourist sights, targets 3.32 million domestic tourists and 180,000 foreign visitors this year under one scenario and two million and 100,000 under the other.

Da Nang received 1.17 million domestic tourists last year, down 55.8 percent from 2019.

HCMC and Da Nang are among seven places where the government has started to allow tourists besides Binh Dinh, Khanh Hoa, Kien Giang, Quang Nam, and Quang Ninh.

"Live fully in Vietnam" campaign to give great experiences for international visitors

A promotion and advertising campaign called "Live fully in Vietnam" has been officially launched by the National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), aiming to invite more foreign tourists to Vietnam. In particular, the administration has also issued pre-departure guidlines.

First foreign visitors under vaccine passport scheme enjoy Hoi An tour

After testing negative for Covid-19, the first foreign visitors under the pilot “vaccine passport” programme took a tour around Hoi An Ancient Town in the south-central province of Quang Nam on November 21.

Pilot roadmap for welcoming int’l visitors to Vietnam

Pilot roadmap for welcoming int’l visitors to Vietnam

Bac Giang’s orange and pomelo season welcomes visitors

(BGO) – Bac Giang province has more than 10,750 ha of citrus fruit trees with total productivity of nearly 85,000 tonnes per year mostly in the districts of Luc Ngan, Luc Nam, Yen The and Tan Yen, including nearly 5,200 ha of orange, over 5,560 ha of pomelo. The province has held conference to promote the consumption of orange, pomelo and key farm produce to expand the market while introducing several experimental tours in Luc Ngan district to welcome visitors to citrus fruit season.

"Live fully in Vietnam" campaign welcomes back international visitors

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has officially launched a campaign called "Live fully in Vietnam" to welcome international tourists back to five destinations in the country.

Source: VnExpress