Over the first eight months of this year, Vietnam received a total of more than 11.4 million foreign tourists -- a 45.8% rise from the previous year. The Asian market remains Vietnam's largest source of international visitors, with over 9 million arrivals, reflecting a 51% increase year-on-year. It was followed by the European and Oceania markets, the American market, and Africa.
Among the 11.4 million visitors to Vietnam, air passengers were 9.7 million, making up 84.7% of the total and reflecting a 41% year-on-year increase.
Land travel saw 1.6 million arrivals, making up 13.8% of the total and showing a 73% rise, while sea travel served 165,600 visitors, accounting for 1.5% and 2.8 times the number in the same period last year. The General Statistics Office noted that favourable visa policies, intensified tourism promotion campaigns and prestigious international awards have contributed to the significant rise in foreign tourists visiting Vietnam./.
