Cruise liner Mariner of the Seas is among the ships carrying tourists to Vietnam recently (Photo: cruiseweb.com)
Hanoi (VNA) – More than 16,640 foreign touristsvisited Vietnam by ship in November, Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) dailyreported.
German cruise ship SuperStar Virgo carried 1,200visitors to Tien Sa port of central Da Nang city, 1,800 others to Hanoi and HaLong city, along with 1,100 vacationers to Phu My port in southern Ba Ria-VungTau province.
Up to 2,044 foreigners toured Vietnam afterGenting Dream docked Tan Cang-Cai Mep port of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. The Malaysianliner also brought 2,300 passengers to Tien Sa port and another 2,500 to HonGai port in northern Quang Ninh province last month.
Meanwhile, 4,100 tourists spent part of theirholiday in the Southeast Asian nation when Bahamas’s Ovation of the Seasvisited Chan May port of Thua Thien-Hue province.
The cruise ship passengers were among more than926,000 foreign tourists to Vietnam in November, rising by 14 percent from theprevious month and 25 percent from a year earlier, according to the GeneralStatistics Office.
More than 9 million foreigners visited Vietnamfrom January to November, up 25.4 percent compared to the same period of2015.
The number of foreign visitors who flew to thecountry reached 7.53 million, up 32 percent year on year. The number of thosearriving by sea dropped 11.4 percent to 139,000 while arrivals by road alsodeclined by 1.5 percent to 1.31 million.-VNA
Luxury liner Ovation of the Seas, carrying nearly 4,100 tourists and 1,600 crewmembers, anchored in Chan May port, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on November 25
More than nine million foreign tourists visited Vietnam in the first 11 months of 2016, up 25.5 percent from the same period last year and above the initial target of 8.5 million arrivals for 2016, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
More than 9 million foreigners visited Vietnam between January and November, up 25.4 percent compared to the same period in 2015, the General Statistics Office (GSO) has revealed.
Vietnam expected international arrivals to reach 10 million in 2016, a landmark for the country, as the number of foreign tourists has surpassed 9 million so far this year.
“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.
Cruise liner Mariner of the Seas is among the ships carrying tourists to Vietnam recently (Photo: cruiseweb.com) 
