Revenue in the month was estimated at VND1.21 trillion (US$52.2 million), down 82.9% from a year earlier but jumping 25% against September.

Total arrivals during the January-October period plummeted by 68.9% to an estimated 7.27 million, in which the number of foreign tourists plunged by 79.3% to a little more than 1.5 million due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Hanoi is taking various measures to attract more tourists in the final months of 2020.

As a result, total revenues generated by the capital city’s tourism sector slumped by 69.2% to an estimated VND24.92 trillion (over US$1 billion).

With the second wave of coronavirus now under control, tourism in Hanoi is gradually recovering and is expected to see strong growth in the final months of 2020 if the virus situation continues to be kept in check.

In November the Hanoi Department of Tourism is expected to carry out a wide range of measures to boost demand such as taking part in the Vietnam International Tourism Mart and a tourism development forum with key destinations in Vietnam as well as implementing plans to promote the country’s historical sites and trade villages through 360-degree photos.

Son La province’s culture and tourism promoted in Hanoi

A wide variety of attractive activities will be held at the Ly Thai To flower park, the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake and its surroundings in the capital city of Hanoi from October 23-25, promoting the culture and tourism of the north-western mountainous province of Son La.

Luc Ngan launches Plan “Experimental tourism on orange and pomelo season”

(BGO) – The People’s Committee in Luc Ngan district (Bac Giang province) has built the Plan “Experimental tourism on orange and pomelo season” in 2020. 

Muong Lo Cultural and Tourism Festival features Xoe Thai dance

The Muong Lo Cultural and Tourism Festival officially opened at Nghia Lo Town’s stadium in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, with the highlight being a great Xoe Thai dance.

CNN releases “Why not Vietnam” video to promote Vietnam’s tourism

A short video touting Vietnam as a must-see tourist destination of Asia was released on the US Cable News Network (CNN) on October 15.

Localities launch tourism stimulation products

Facing numerous difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic, localities around the country have launched a series of attractive tourism stimulation products.

Source: NDO