Number of int’l tourists to Vietnam bounces back

As the peak season of tourism is approaching, the number of international tourists coming to Vietnam has bounced back significantly, especially after the implementation of the country’s new visa policy which was introduced in August.
Number of int’l tourists to Vietnam bounces back ảnh 1Hoa Lo Prison attracts many international tourists. (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – As the peak season of tourismis approaching, the number of international tourists coming to Vietnam has bouncedback significantly, especially after the implementation of the country’s newvisa policy which was introduced in August.

Under the amended Law on Exit andEntry of Vietnamese Citizens and the Law on Foreigners’ Entry into, Exit from,Transit through and Residence in Vietnam, thee-visa validity period is extended to 90 days from 30 days, and for multipleentries.

According to the Ministry ofCulture, Sports and Tourism, since the beginning of this year, the sector haswelcomed 8 million international arrivals, reaching the set target. Thecounty expects to receive about 12 million foreign visitors this year.

Tour operator Vietravel revealedthat in the first eight months of 2023, the company completed up to 80% of itsplan on welcoming international tourists, including those from the EU and theRepublic of Korea (RoK).

Hanoitourist Corporation saidthat it has received many orders from previous months for this year’s peakseason. Tourists from Asian countries such as the RoK and Japan and the EU accountfor the majority. Besides, the Indian market has emerged significantly.

Meanwhile, Vietlux Travelannounced that the number of international tourists coming to Vietnam by sea isexpected to soar this year.

Vietnam has also experienced anupward trend in the number of visitors in Cambodia (338%), India (236%), Laos(117%), Thailand (108%), and Singapore (107%).

Several programmes have beencarried out to welcome international arrivals and introduce new tourismproducts to attract new markets such as Islamic countries and meeting, incentive andconference (MICE) tourist market, among others.

Hanoi authorities have also announced several plans to organise numerous events to lurevisitors in the coming time, such an autumn festival, a traditional costumefestival, a Hanoi gift festival, and night tourism products./.

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