In the first 11 months of 2023, the country welcomed 11.2 million foreign arrivals, 3.8 times higher than the figure recorded in the same period last year, and equal to 68.9% of the figure in 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic broke out. Of the total, visitors traveling by air accounted for 87.3%.

Foreign tourists in Hanoi.

The VNAT said the Republic of Korea (RoK) maintained its position as the largest tourist market of Vietnam in the Jan-November period with 3.2 million arrivals, accounting for 28.5%. It was followed by China and Taiwan (China).

Meanwhile, Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia; and the UK, France and German were respectively the top markets in in Southeast Asia and Europe.

In November 2023, the number of European arrivals witnessed the strongest growth among the continents, up 58.5% compared to the previous month. The number of Chinese visitors continued to maintain a growth of nearly 10%.

Statistics from the General Statistics Office (GSO), Vietnam raked in an estimated 34 trillion VND (1.4 billion USD) from tourism activities in the reviewed period, up 50.5% year-on-year.

The US travel site - Travel Off Path also has run an article stating four reasons why Vietnam is increasingly becoming a favourite destination for "digital nomads", including the new visa policy which took effect on August 15, 2023.

Since early 2023, localities nationwide have actively offered many tourism products and cultural and sports activities to stimulate tourism demand.

Notably, Hanoi has launched 15 night tourism products to promote the advantages of night services, contributing to promoting the city's socio-economic development.

Luc Ngan promotes typical product consumption and launches fall-winter tourism program

BAC GIANG – The Luc Ngan District People's Committee  (Bac Giang province) on November 28 organized a conference to promote the consumption of oranges, grapefruits and typical products and launch the tourism program "Luc Ngan autumn - winter" in 2023.

Ha Long serves first Chinese cruise ship tourists in 2023

Chinese-flagged cruise ship Zhao Shang Yi Dun docked at the Ha Long International Cruise Port in Quang Ninh Province on Tuesday, bringing 721 visitors to the northern tourist hotspot.

Bac Giang creates highlight on Luc Ngan tour in orange and pomelo season

BAC GIANG - In the winter weather, orange and pomelo gardens in Luc Ngan district (Bac Giang province) gradually turn yellow, signaling for the ripe fruit season. This is the ideal time for tourists to come to this destination and enjoy the rich cultural space. Seizing opportunities, the localities promote exploiting potential and developing tourism associated with consumption of typical agricultural products.

Vietnamese player defends championship at world xiangqi tournament

Vietnamese chess player Lai Ly Huynh defended his championship in the men’s individual rapid xiangqi (Chinese chess) category at the 18th World Xiangqi Championship which wrapped up in the U.S. Sunday.

Lai Chau hosts second Open Putaleng Long Distance Paragliding Tournament

The second Open Putaleng Long Distance Paragliding Tournament 2023 kicked off in Tam Duong district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau on November 24.

Source: VNA