The country welcomed 2.95 million foreign visitors during the initial 11 months of the year, a figure 21.1 times higher compared to the same period from last year, but still down 81.9% compared with pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

According to the World Tourism Organization, Indians spent $22.9 billion traveling abroad in 2019 and the figure was estimated to reach $42 billion by 2024, $45 billion by 2025 and about $91 billion by 2030.

The domestic tourism market was a lifesaver during the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, but local spending on tourism is still low and needs a boost, experts have warned.

With a population of 1.4 billion, India has emerged as a market for Vietnam’s tourism after the absence of Chinese travelers.

AFAR magazine, a print and digital publication focused on experiential travel, has listed Vietnam among the top seven exciting new retreats throughout Asia.

The collaboration with technology platforms and tourism business sectors will bolster efforts to quickly adapt and take advantage of digital transformation effectively.

Vietnam has been named as the world leading heritage destination at the World Travel Awards 2022.

Demand for outbound tourism has boomed among Vietnamese who are engaging in what is called ‘revenge tourism’ after two years of confining themselves to their homes.

An average monthly rise of 51% was seen in the number of Indian tourists to Vietnam in the first 10 months of this year, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

The nation raked in US$16.5 billion after reopening to international tourism, according to industry insiders.

Foreign cruise ships have returned to Vietnam. The ‘western streets’ of Ta Hien in Hanoi and Bui Vien in HCM City are full of tourists on weekends.

A series of famous tourist attractions of Vietnam are beautifully present in “Butterfly Flakes”, the latest music video by artist Joseph Kwon (also known as Joseph Quyen) from the Republic of Korea.

The US magazine Travel Leisure has recently named Vietnam one of the 12 most amazing yet affordable honeymoon destinations for newlyweds.

Vietnam welcomed over 2.35 million international visitors in the first 10 months of this year, 18.8 times higher than the figure in the same period last year, but still down 83.7% compared with the pre-pandemic level in 2019.

The south-central province of Binh Thuan will host the Visit Vietnam Year 2023 with the focus on promoting green tourism.

Vietnam received 1.65 million international arrivals in the first nine months of the year

Hoteliers were concerned over their business performance during the fourth quarter of the year and the Tet holiday due to staffing shortages amid the tourism industry regaining strong growth momentum.

India has emerged as a tourism market that boasts huge potential as it supplies a steady source of visitors to regional countries, including Australia, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam.

The number of foreign travelers to Vietnam was 1.65 million in January-September 2022, while the yearly target is 5 million, said the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

With its year-round warm tropical climate, breathtakingly beautiful scenery, and exciting culture, Vietnam is gradually becoming an attractive destination for German tourists.