Visitors coming by roads surged by 24.9 percent and those arriving by air rose by 4.5 percent.

The tourism sector has set a target of welcoming 18 million foreign visitors and serving 85 million local visitors this year.

Foreign visitors in Hoi An ancient city.

Accordingly, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has launched tourism promotion events in key markets since the beginning of this year.

In June, a delegation from the Administration joined the Beijing International Tourism Expo (BITE), China, aiming to maintain the flow of tourists from this large market of Vietnam’s tourism sector.

At BITE, the officials focused on advertizing sea, culture, and urban tourism and eco-tours.

In the meantime, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien is chairing a roadshow featuring Vietnamese tourism and a Vietnam culture-tourism festival in the Republic of Korea.

Under the Politburo Resolution 08 on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector, the tourism industry looks to attract 17-20 million foreign visitors and cater for 82 million local tourists, contribute over 10 percent of GDP, earn revenues of 35 billion USD, and generate 4 million jobs, including 1.6 million direct jobs by 2020.

Special Xoan singing shows for visitors to Hung Kings Temple Festival

A programme entitled “Xoan singing in an ancient village” is being held during the death anniversary of the Hung Kings at the Hung Kings Temple Festival in the northern province of Phu Tho – home to this traditional singing genre – from April 7-12.

Huong Pagoda welcomes over 1 million visitors

Huong Pagoda Festival, the longest of its kind in Vietnam, has welcomed over 1 million visitors so far this year, according to the organising board.

Vietnam impresses visitors at Moscow international tourism fair

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Vietnam Airlines and several local tours and hotel operators have been taking part in the 2019 Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT), running in the Russian capital from March 12 to 14.

Vietnam to be leading destination in Asia Pacific for international visitors

Based on the average annual growth rate of visitors, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) forecasted that Vietnam will lead the region in attracting international visitors during 2019-2023.

Ba Ria-Vung Tau: New destination for visitors

Doi Con Heo (Piggie Hill) in Vung Tau city in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province is a new destination for people who love to explore.

Source: VNA