Foreign visitors to an exhibition at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – More than 12.8 million foreign tourists have chosen Vietnam as their destination over the last 10 months, up 22.4 percent year on year, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). The VNAT said on October 26 that the country has welcomed over 1.2 million foreign visitors this month, rising 17.6 percent from a year earlier. In the 10 months, it has seen increases in the numbers of tourists from most markets, particularly the Republic of Korea (48.3 percent), Finland (33.3 percent), China’s Hong Kong (29.6 percent), China (28.8 percent), and Denmark (16.4 percent). Although Africa is not a major market, the number of arrivals from this continent has risen by 19.7 percent. Meanwhile, holidaymakers from Laos have dropped by 15.7 percent and from Cambodia down 8.1 percent compared to the same period last year. Domestic travellers totalled 67.9 million … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes 12.8 million foreign tourists in 10 months
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Quang Ninh expects to welcome Vietnam’s 15 millionth foreign tourist
Welcome ceremony was held for foreign tourists arriving in Ha Long City on the first day of 2018 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam expects to welcome its 15 millionth foreign visitor of 2018 in Ha Long City, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, in late November or early December. The province, home to the world natural heritage site of Ha Long Bay, is the host of the National Tourism Year 2018 themed “Ha Long-Heritage, Wonder, Friendly Destination”. Highlights of the National Tourism Year 2018, which offers at least 51 cultural, sports and tourism events, included the opening ceremony and the Carnaval Ha Long 2018 in Ha Long city, which took place last April. Meanwhile, the closing programme will be held in January 2019 in combination with the opening of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 and the Ha Long - FLC 2019 open golf tournament. As a result, during the first nine months of 2018, Quang Ninh welcomed more than 10 million tourists, completing 83 percent of … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh expects to welcome Vietnam’s 15 millionth foreign tourist
Vietnam’s tourism sector works to attract more foreign tourists
Terraced rice fields in Hoang Su Phi district, the northernmost province of Ha Giang during harvest season (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A fund for tourism development will be set up in the coming time in hope of providing financial sources for brand building of Vietnam’s tourism in foreign countries, according to Nguyen Van Tuan, head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). The fund will also support market research and development for tourism products and training for personnel in the sector. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and relevant agencies are reviewing necessary documents for establishment of the fund, he noted. Tuan added that in 2018, Vietnam’s tourism promotion activities were organised in many countries. The country for the first time held such events in new markets including the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland and New Zealand, in addition to the five Western European nations which are already … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tourism sector works to attract more foreign tourists
Vietnam extends e-visa policy for foreign tourists until 2021
The Vietnamese government has approved a two-year extension of the pilot e-visa issuance program for foreigners visiting the country. The policy was launched on February 1, 2017, allowing citizens from 40 countries to apply for electronic visas. These countries included major tourism markets of China, Japan, South Korea, the U.S, the U.K, Germany and Sweden. Last year, visitors from six countries, Australia, India, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the U.A.E were added to the list. The e-visa application scheme was scheduled to expire next February, but has been extended now. As of August 31 this year, more than 241,000 foreign tourists have entered Vietnam with e-visas, according to Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). The policy allows foreigners to apply for a 30-day, single-entry e-visa for holidays or business trips by paying a $25 application fee online. Applicants are required to complete a form available on two separate websites (one in … [Read more...] about Vietnam extends e-visa policy for foreign tourists until 2021
Foreign tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in quality and quantity
The Hanoitimes - In the first nine months of 2018, Vietnam`s tourism authorities have made a lot of efforts to promote the country`s image, and achieved remarkable results. The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam has increased rapidly in terms of quantity and quality, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) said at a press conference held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on October 16. Foreign visitors to Vietnam. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn Accordingly, the number of foreign holidaymakers to Vietnam in the first nine months of 2018 was estimated at 11.7 million, up 22% over the same period in 2017; domestic tourists are estimated at 62.1 million (guests staying at 30.2 million). Total revenue from tourists reached VND451 trillion (US$19 billion), up 20% over the same period in 2017. In recent years, foreign tourist arrivals to Vietnam have grown rapidly. In 2016, the number of foreign visitors to Vietnam reached over 10 million, up 26% compared … [Read more...] about Foreign tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in quality and quantity