According to the latest report from the General Statistics Office, air arrivals accounted for nearly 10.8 million, representing nearly 85% of the total, up by over 38% year on year. Land arrivals reached nearly 1.8 million, up by 68%.
Breakdown by country, the Republic of Korea remained the largest source market in September, with over 355,000 visitors coming to Vietnam. It was followed by China with more than 257,000 visitors. Other top markets included Taiwan (China), Japan and the US.
India is also among the fastest growing markets to Vietnam, especially high-profile events by the Indian elites, and many promotion campaigns in the south Asian country have been carried out.
Overall, in the first nine months of the year, the lion's share of tourists to Vietnam is from Asia, with 10.12 million arrivals.
Based on several factors, the goal of welcoming 18 million international visitors this year is achievable, according to the National Tourism Authority of Vietnam./.
