South Koreans topped the list at 173,000 followed by Americans (139,000) and Cambodians (82,000), according to the General Statistics Office.

So far this year the country has received 1.44 million foreign tourists, only 28 percent of the full-year target.

Foreign tourists drink beer on Bui Vien pedestrian street in downtown HCMC, August 2022.

Tourism revenues during the January-August period reached VND15.4 trillion ($657.32 million), up 3.4 times year-on-year.

With the numbers still not meeting expectations, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has urged the government to consider expanding the list of eligible countries for visa waiver and doubling visa-free stays for tourists from western European countries to 30 days.

The government is considering issuing e-visas to nationals of more countries.

It now issues 30-day single-entry visas online to people from 80 countries and territories, including Australia, India, the U.K., and the U.S.

Number of visitors to Suoi Mo sharply increase on summer

(BGO) - Due to hot weather on this occasion, the number of visitors to Suoi Mo Eco Tourism site sharply increased to about 2,000 tourist arrivals on weekend, many of whom came from Bac Ninh, Hanoi, Quang Ninh and others, reported the Site Management Board.

Unique mud ball wrestling festival in Viet Yen ready for visitors

(BGO) - The mud ball wrestling festival is held in Yen Vien village, Van Ha commune (Viet Yen district, Bac Giang province) on the 12th, 13th and 14th days of the fourth lunar month (May 12, 13 and 14) featuring many unique events. With special identities, it has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 

Bac Giang provincial destinations attract numerous visitors during holiday

(BGO) - Thanks to favourable weather condition, long holiday, good disease control together with due attention to investment in tourism development in Bac Giang province, local destinations attracted numerous visitors on the National Reunification Holiday and May Day. Good news

Japan waives quarantine for triple-vaccinated visitors from Vietnam

People arriving in Japan from Vietnam who have received three Covid-19 vaccine shots are now exempted from the three-day quarantine requirement.

Nearly 65,000 visitors attend Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival 2022

Nearly 65,000 visitors domestic and international attended and experienced activities at the Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival 2022, taking place in the pedestrian zone surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake, from April 29 to May 1.

Source: VnExpress