The total number of visitors to Hanoi is estimated to hit 26.04 million this year, up 9.3 percent from 2017, as released at a regular press conference of the municipal Party Committee on December 11.
Foreign tourists gather on a street in Hanoi's Old Quarter (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The total number of visitors toHanoi is estimated to hit 26.04 million this year, up 9.3 percent from 2017, asreleased at a regular press conference of the municipal Party Committee onDecember 11.
Among these visitors, there are about 5.74 million foreigners,of whom 60 percent come from Asia and some 24 percent from Europe. Tourism iscalculated to earn the capital more than 75.8 trillion VND (3.26 billion USD) throughoutthe year, an annual increase of 11.7 percent.
Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Tourism NguyenAnh Dung attributed the outcomes to the city’s expansion of cooperationprogrammes with other localities nationwide and with organisations it holdsmembership in, like the Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia (CPTA) and the TourismPromotion Organisation for Asia-Pacific Cities (TPO).
He said the promotion of Hanoi among the global audience ofthe US’ Cable News Network (CNN) and the local authorities’ building of a smarttourism system also contributed to the results.
To keep such growth momentum, the department has recently setout a variety of measures. Accordingly, it will intensify communicationsactivities to promote international sports events hosted by the city, like the FormulaOne (F1) race in 2020 and the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2021.Cooperation with international airlines, travel agencies, and other related organisationsare prioritised with a focus on key tourist markets like the US, Europe,Southeast Asia, East Asia, and India. The department will pay attention topromotion work at international exhibitions and continue its collaboration withother localities in Vietnam.
In 2019, Hanoi aims to welcome 28.58 million tourists for arevenue of 84.78 trillion VND (3.64 billion USD), up 9.8 and 11.8 percent from the2018 estimates, respectively. Of the total visitors, there will be about 6.66million foreigners. –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.
Hanoi’s Tourism Department, in collaboration with Vietnam Airlines, held a meeting with representatives of 22 travel agencies from 11 European countries on October 10.
The Department of Tourism of Hanoi and the Vietnam Post and Telecoms Group on October 24 launched the new telephone switchboard, 1800556896, to receive inquiries on the city’s tourism.
“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.
Foreign tourists gather on a street in Hanoi's Old Quarter (Photo: VNA) 
