Hanoi welcomes 143 Japanese visitors on New Year holiday
Hanoi has welcomed the first international flight from Tokyo, Japan, with 143 passengers on board of 2022, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Hanoi welcomes 143 Japanese visitors during the New Year holiday. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi has welcomed the first international flight from Tokyo, Japan, with 143 passengers on board of 2022, according to the municipalDepartment of Tourism.
The department reported that the capital city served about 60,000 tourists, mainlydomestic visitors, in the three-day New Year holiday from January 1-3, down 49percent year-on-year.
Due to the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, relics sites in Hanoihave not yet re-opened. However, museums and parks have welcomedback visitors.
Japanese visitors at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Tourist attractions that draw a large number of visitors during the holiday included theVietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the Dong Mo tourismarea in Son Tay town, the Ba Vi National Park and the Tan Da tourism sitein Ba Vi district, and the Thien Duong Bao Son Park in Hoai Duc district.
Inrecent times, travel firms in Hanoi have actively developed new products andtour programmes suitable for the new normal, with typical tours such as atour cycling Co Loa Citadel, a tour to Dong Mo - Ba Vi - DuongLam ancient village by bicycle, a tour to French style architectures, standup paddle boarding (SUP) on the Hong (Red) River and camping service on the outskirts of thecapital city./.
The first group of visitors from the northern province of Quang Ninh have visited tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the city’s tourism stimulus programme that has recently resumed.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has asked the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to speed up digitalisation throughout the sector to provide a better experience to visitors, along with enhancing communications work and promotions for cultural, sports, and tourism events.
Taking advantage of the peak tourist season during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, travel companies have been launching local tours at reasonable prices to encourage people to see Vietnam. Most tours are designed for families or small groups, due to concerns over the transmission of COVID-19.
Standing members of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control have discussed the preparation of technical and policy solutions to implement the “COVID-19 vaccine passport” scheme while ensuring the principle of “safety first”.
Experts said that in order to stimulate demand for tourism there needs to be not only an affordable range of products and services in the sector but that these products and services also need to be of the highest quality, particularly when set against the backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
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.
Hanoi welcomes 143 Japanese visitors during the New Year holiday. (Photo: VNA) 
Japanese visitors at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) 
