Keyword: "foreign tourists"

The country welcomed approximately 10.5 million domestic and international tourists, marking a 31.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024

While a flexible visa policy is a necessary condition, a boost from visa policy is crucial for Vietnam’s tourism industry to take off.

Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong also revealed that the ministry had raised this year’s tourism target from 39 million to 40 million foreign visitors.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is boosting safety measures for foreign tourists, particularly efforts to restore confidence among tourists from China following the disappearance of Chinese actor Wang Xing.

With over 78 million internet users and 73.3% of the population using social networks, Vietnam possesses an ideal environment to drive the development of a robust digital ecosystem and a thriving tourism technology sector.

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry has hosted a number of tourism promotion events abroad. These efforts not only contribute to enhancing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and its global partners but also open up opportunities to attract more visitors to the city.

Thailand has welcomed 32.7 million foreign tourists as of December 8, the Thai Prime Minister’s Office announced on December 15.

In the first 11 months of 2024, Vietnam welcomed more than 15.8 million international visitors, up 41% over the same period last year. Visitors by continent included: Asia (12.61 million), Europe (1.78 million), and America (0.91 million), among others.

Nearly 80% of foreign arrivals in Vietnam so far this year hailed from Asia, with a significant 60% coming from the Republic of Korea (RoK), China, Taiwan (China), and Japan, reported the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism on December 6.

Hanoi lured over 5.1 million tourists in the first ten months of this year, an increase of 28.5% over the same period last year.

The southern province of Kien Giang is intensifying efforts to meet the anticipated surge in tourist demand during the final two months of the year.

Hanoi welcomed about 4.45 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of this year, soaring 40.8% year-on-year and nearly fulfilling its yearly target of serving 5 million international visitors, according to the city Department Tourism.

Thailand needs to attract at least 10.5 million foreign tourists in the fourth quarter of this year to achieve the 36.7 million target set for 2024, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Hanoi's tourism sector set a goal of developing the capital into a safe, high quality and attractive destination, not only in the region but also in the world.

Hanoi welcomed about 4.45 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of this year, soaring 40.8% year-on-year and nearly fulfilling its yearly target of serving 5 million international visitors, according to the city Department Tourism.

Phu Quoc island, off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, has welcomed nearly 724,000 foreign tourists in the first nine months of 2024, up 56.5% year-on-year, and exceeding the yearly target by 8.6%.

Vietnam welcomed 1.43 million international visitors in August, marking a 17.7% increase year-on-year, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.

Vung Vieng, a small fishing village in Ha Long Bay, is a favorite among foreign tourists. Since the beginning of the year, the village has welcomed over 39,000 visitors, with more than 95% being international travelers.

One person was killed and three others were injured as a rainstorm toppled a centuries-old tree in the Angkor Archaeological Park in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province on July 23, reported the provincial authority.

Duty-free shops in arrivals areas of international airports in Thailand will be closed to encourage more spending by visitors in domestic stores, the Thai cabinet has said.