Ocean liners bustling at ports, bringing thousands of foreign visitors to Vietnam, and bookings for Tet (Lunar New Year) tours on the rise are among the robust uptick for the tourism sector in 2024, according to insiders.
HCM City is a favourite destination for foreign visitors. (Photo: sggp.org.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Ocean liners bustling at ports, bringing thousands offoreign visitors to Vietnam, and bookings for Tet (Lunar New Year) tours on therise are among the robust uptick for the tourism sector in 2024, according toinsiders.
Deputy Director of the Domestic Tourism Division at Saigontourist TravelServices Co.,Ltd Vu Hai Sam said that tours to northern localities, rangingfrom 9-15 million VND (366-610 USD), have been attractive to visitors.
Besides, road trips departing from Ho Chi Minh City to explore suchdestinations as Bao Loc, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Phan Thiet, Buon Ma Thuot and MangDen have won favour among customers, he added.
Statistics from Saigontourist showed that bookings from the overseas Vietnamese(OVs) have risen dramatically, accounting for up to 80% of the total.
During the peak Tet season, which runs from the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month (February 2) to the 10th day of the first Lunar month(February 19), the tour operator will service some 28,000 domestic and foreignvisitors, up 20% from the same time last year.
According to Communications and Marketing Director at TST Tourist Nguyen Minh Man,the OVs are interested in seven to ten-day tour packages to the northern region.
In the run-up to Tet holiday, Ho Chi Minh City has welcomed thousands ofvisitors a day who then continue their trips to the Mekong Delta andneighbouring countries.
The municipal Department of Tourism, some 416,000 foreign visitors and more than2.3 million domestic ones made their trips in the city, helping it generate nearly13 trillion VND in tourism revenue in January, up 57% year-on-year.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport said it hosts 860-900 flights with135,000-140,000 passengers a day from January 26 to February 24. The airport authorityhas penned detailed plans and arrange staff and equipment to prevent congestionand provide the passengers with the best services./.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 30 million domestic and foreign visitors during January – October, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Possessing unique tourism products with both distinctions and similarities, the south-central provinces of Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa have favourable conditions for collaborating in tourism development.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
HCM City is a favourite destination for foreign visitors. (Photo: sggp.org.vn) 
