Visitors to the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi’s tourism sector isseeking to increase the expenditure of tourists in the city.
According to the municipal Department ofTourism, the average daily spending of an international visitor in Hanoi is between2.1 million VND and 2.6 million VND (91.5 USD-113.5 USD); while domesticvisitors are more likely to spend an average of 1.39 million VND to 1.75million VND (60.55 USD-75.9 USD).
Compared to other cities in the region and theworld, the visitor expenditure in Hanoi remains low. The figure for Dubai (theUnited Arab Emirates) is 537 USD; Paris (France), 301 USD; Singapore, 286 USD;Phuket (Thailand), 239 USD; Palma de Mallorca (Spain), 220 USD; Seoul (the Republicof Korea), 181 USD; and Bangkok (Thailand), 173 USD.
Director of Hanoi’s Investment, Trade, andTourism Promotion Centre Nguyen Gia Phuong said Hanoi lacks in food andshopping outlets as well as tourist products.
Shopping facilities serving tourism are few innumber and offer limited products, mostly handicrafts which generate low addedvalue.
The city isalso unable to keep visitors for long stay due to the absence of large-scaleentertainment and resort facilities.
To attract more visitors, Hanoi is acceleratingwork on several big entertainment and tourism sites, while supporting thedevelopment of products at traditional attractions such as Co Do paintingvillage (Ba Vi district), Van Tu garment craft village (Phu Xuyen district),Van Phuc silk village (Ha Dong district), Bat Trang pottery village (Gia Lamdistrict), Duong Lam ancient village (Son Tay town), and Thang Long imperialcitadel, among others.
In 2019, Hanoi strives to welcome over 28.9million tourists, a year-on-year rise of 10 percent, including more than 7million foreigners, up 17 percent.
Tourism revenues are expected to reach 103.8trillion VND, up 34 percent from 2018.–VNA
Member cities of the Council for the Promotion of Tourism in Asia (CPTA) are promoting their potentials at a tourism exhibition, which opened at the Ly Thai To flower garden in Hanoi’s downtown on September 8.
Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi Hoang Trung Hai has asked the city’s tourism sector to invest further in the development of tourism products and infrastructure in order to promote the city’s image and attract more tourists.
As many as 300 students in Hanoi will promote cultural and historical values of the local tourist attractions when joining the “Supporting Thang Long-Hanoi Tourism” programme launched by the municipal Department of Tourism on March 22.
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.
Visitors to the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
