Vietnam ranks second in the list of most preferred travel destinations for South Koreans after Japan thanks to convenient flights and cool weather.

The Visit Vietnam Year 2024 hosted by the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien will feature cultural, economic, and social events associated with the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954 – 2024).

Vietnam recorded about 628.3 trillion VND (over 25.8 billion USD) in total earnings from tourists during January - November, said the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

Vietnam boasts huge potential for adventure tourism, said Nguyen Anh Tuan, Director of the Institute for Tourism Development Research (ITDR) under the VN National Authority of Tourism at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

In the first 11 months of 2023, the country has received a total of 11.2 million foreign arrivals, 3.8 times higher than the figure recorded in the same period last year

Vietnam welcomed more than 11.2 million foreign visitors during the 11-month period of the year, equivalent to 68.9% of the pre-pandemic levels, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Global tourism is experiencing a faster-than-expected resurgence, intensifying the competitive landscape among tourist destinations.

Vietnam’s tourism has witnessed a strong recovery after the pandemic, receiving nearly 10 million foreign travelers in the first 10 months of the year. However, the industry is facing a serious problem – the lack of highly qualified workers.

To be hosted by the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, the National Tourism Year 2024 will be a typical cultural, economic, and social event associated with the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954 – 2024).

In the first 10 months of this year, Việt Nam welcomed 99 million domestic visitors and 10 million international tourists, exceeding the 2023 target of 8 million visitors.

The recent successful shows of famous international singers and bands show that Vietnam is capable of organising mega global shows.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung this morning reported at the conference discussing the rapid and sustainable development of Vietnam tourism.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 15 chaired a national teleconference discussing the rapid and sustainable development of Vietnam’s tourism.

For any tourist, a souvenir is an important part of their travel experience because it serves as a tangible reminder of their trip, and they bring home souvenirs to share with their friends and loved ones.

With a long coastline of 3,260km, more than 4,000 islands and a wealth of renowned landscapes, Vietnam has become an attractive destination for cruise tourism.

The rising trend of healing tourism has prompted service suppliers to design more diverse tours to meet travelers’ demands.

Vietnam’s total revenue from tourists is estimated at VND582.6 trillion (US$23.7 billion) in the first ten months of 2023, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

The Vietnam Authority of Tourism (VNAT) and travel platform Traveloka on October 31 inked a memorandum of understanding to enhance their public-private partnership (PPP) in promoting the sustainable growth of the industry in Vietnam.

Phu Quoc Island has been praised by international mass media as a ‘rising star’ in the world’s tourism map. However, the number of domestic travelers to the island has dropped sharply compared with 2022.

The number of international visitors to Vietnam as of October 2023 has reached 9,997 million, 4.2 times higher year-on-year, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.