Vietnam among attractive destinations of US
Vietnam has become a big tourist attraction for United States citizens, with over 330,000 visitors in 2015, an increase of 33 percent year-on-year.
Tourists in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has become a big tourist attraction for United States citizens, with over 330,000 visitors in 2015, an increase of 33 percent year-on-year.
According to the US Department of Commerce, last year, US citizens travelled abroad more than ever, with a total of 74 million people.
Kim Sykes from Carefree Vacations travel agency said that Vietnam is a favourite destination for US tourists from 18 to 35 years old.
In 2015, Mexico and Canada drew the most number of US tourists, followed by the United Kingdom, the Dominican Republic and France.-VNA
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