Vietnam welcomes over 5.96 million foreign tourists in four months
Vietnam greeted more than 5.96 million international tourists in the first four months of 2019, a year-on-year rise of 7.6 percent, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
International tourists visit Hanoi capital city (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam greeted morethan 5.96 million international tourists in the first four months of 2019, ayear-on-year rise of 7.6 percent, according to the Vietnam NationalAdministration of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
In April alone, the number of foreignholidaymakers was estimated at over 1.46 million, up 4.2 percent against March2019 and 9.5 percent against April 2018.
Growth was reported in most of the markets,including Thailand (up 46.5 percent), Indonesia (up 29.1 percent), Taiwan (up25 percent), the Philippines (up 24.4 percent), the Republic of Korea (up 23.2percent), Malaysia (up 15.7 percent), Denmark and Switzerland (up 12.1 percentboth), Norway (up 11 percent), and Italy (up 10.5 percent).
However, there were reductions in the number oftourists from Cambodia (down 45.4 percent), Laos (down 18.9 percent), Finland(down 10.5 percent), China (down 3.8 percent), and Australia (down 0.3percent).
The tourism sector will implement programmes topromote Vietnam’s tourism in key and potential markets such as China, theRepublic of Korea, ASEAN, Japan, and Europe.
Vietnam will also attend international tourism fairs such asthe Beijing International Tourism Expo in China, Hanatour in theRepublic of Korea, and World Travel Market in the UK.
During the reviewed time, the country served 31.5 million domestic vacationers.The tourism sector grossed over 227.7 trillion VND (9.8 billion USD) inrevenues, an annual increase of 8.91 percent.
Vietnam aims to serve about 18 million foreign visitors and85 million domestic ones in 2019, and earn more than 700 trillion VND (30.2billion USD) from tourism, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism.-VNA
Vietnam has received more than 1.5 million international tourists in January, a year-on-year increase of 5 percent, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on January 29.
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and Vietjet Air signed in Hanoi on March 28 a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation for 2019 – 2021.
The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM), which took place in Hanoi from March 27-30, attracted 30,000 customers with a turnover of 322 billion VND (14 million USD).
Wellness tourism has great potential but this new kind of tourism has not been effectively exploited in Vietnam, despite the number of potential wellness destinations and landscapes, experts said at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 25.
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.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
International tourists visit Hanoi capital city (Photo: VNA) 
