Hanoi to welcome about 14 million tourists in six months
The number of tourists to Hanoi in the first six months of this year is expected to reach 14.05 million, an increase of 13.7% compared to the same period in 2023, the municipal Department of Tourism reported.
Hanoi to welcome about 14 million tourists in six months. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ꦑ– The number of tourists to Hanoi in the first six months of this year is expected to reach 14.05 million, an increase of 13.7% compared to the same period in 2023, the municipal Department of Tourism reported.
Of the figure, the number of international arrivals is forecast to hit 3.14 million, a surge of 52.6% year on year while domestic tourists are estimated at 10.3 million, up 6%.
Total revenue from tourism in the period is approximated at nearly 55.4 trillion VND (2.2 billion USD), a year-on-year expansion of 22.8%.
Hanoi has 4,760 accommodation establishments with a total of 71,246 rooms; of which 607 hotels and apartment complexes have been rated from 1-5 stars, with 26,641 rooms.
In order to attract more tourists, the city has introduced several tourism products, such as the “South Thang Long Heritage Road – Hanoi” tourism route, the Mien village community tourism destination in Ba Vi district, and the Hanoi - Ha Nam - Ninh Binh spiritual cultural tourism route, among others.
Hanoi has affirmed its position as a major tourism hub of the country while popularising its image and tourism brand both in the region and the world.
International organisations, experts, and tourism service providers have continued to nominate and honour Hanoi at prestigious, regional and international awards such as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination 2024 and Asia's Leading City Destination 2024.
The world's leading online travel platform Tripadvisor has honoured Hanoi in the category of the Best Food Destination in the World 2024./.
Hanoi, home to a large number of cultural and historical sites and craft villages, is taking measures to develop experiential tourism to attract more visitors to the over-1,000-year-old capital.
The 2024 Hanoi Tourism Festival, themed “Thang Long – Ha Noi, Thu do quyen ru” (Thang Long – Hanoi, a charming capital) will be held from April 25-28 at the city’s Thong Nhat Park, with diverse activities.
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Ba Den Mountain is not only known as the roof of Southern Vietnam but also as a destination rich in historical and cultural significance in the eyes of international travellers. This landmark has been recognised by the world-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet as one of the top 15 must-have experiences when exploring Vietnam. It is also recommended for those looking to delve into history, culture, and fascinating legends in Tay Ninh.
Phu Quoc, one of the most beautiful islands of Vietnam, has made its way onto a list of the five most outstanding destinations published by Travel Off Path.
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In its list of 25 Places to Visit in 2025, CNA ranked Phu Quoc at No. 7, making it the only Vietnamese destination on the list and one of the few Asian locations, alongside Koh Samui (Thailand), Manila (Philippines), and Singapore.
The Con Chim (bird islet) community-based tourism site in Chau Thanh district, the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh has won the ASEAN Community-based Tourism Award (CBT-ASEAN) 2023 at a ceremony held in Malaysia, according to the provincial department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Nearly 100 domestic and foreign delegates, including leaders of the Da Nang city People's Committee and the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, along with ambassadors and representatives from diplomatic agencies in Vietnam and those from travel firms, gathered in the central coastal city of Da Nang on January 17 for a seminar on advancing tourism development through international cooperation.
