Vietnam earns almost 26 billion USD from tourists in 11 months
Vietnam recorded about 628.3 trillion VND (over 25.8 billion USD) in total earnings from tourists during January - November, said the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam recordedabout 628.3 trillion VND (over 25.8 billion USD) in total earnings fromtourists during January - November, said the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
The country served 103.2 domestictourist arrivals during the 11 months, concentrating on May - July, especiallyJune with 13.5 million travellers. The November figure stood at 4.5 million.
Meanwhile, more than 11.2 million international visitors chose Vietnam as theirholiday destination during the first 11 months. They included over 1.23 millionarrivals in November, up 11% month on month and also the highest monthly numberof international tourists since the beginning of this year, statistics show.
Vietnaminitially aimed at 8 million foreign tourists in 2023, but the number alreadyapproximated 8.9 million during the first nine months, equivalent to 111% ofthe initial target. Therefore, the ministry proposed the Government raise thetarget to 12.5 - 13 million for this year./.
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Foreign visitors in Ha Long Bay (Photo: VNA) 
