According to the ACV, the transport output for the first eight months has maintained good growth. The domestic market suffered a slight decline, but the international market has been doing well.

International tourists at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport.

The total volume of take-offs and landings reached 460,135 flights, accounting for 65.2% of the annual plan, a decrease of 7.9% compared to the same period in 2023, of which international take-offs and landings reached 170,362 flights, up 22% and domestic take-offs and landings reached 289,772 flights, down 19.5% compared to the same period in 2023.

The total passenger volume reached 75,852,267 passengers, making up 66.6% of the annual plan, a decrease of 4.3% compared to the same period in 2023.

Notably, international passengers reached 27,472,661, up 32.4%, while domestic passengers reached 48,379,606, down 17.3% compared to the same period in 2023.

The ACV has directed airports to continue performing well in operations, ensuring no serious incidents occur in airport operations, prioritising good service for chartered flights, official delegations, and international guests.

The quality of security and safety services in operations is improving, with incident indicators trending down compared to the same period in 2023, according to the report.

Across all 22 airports there were 186 security incidents recorded in the first eight months of this year, a decrease of 43 incidents compared to the same period last year.

Incidents and accidents in all three areas of airport operations, flight management and aircraft operations have decreased by 20% compared to the same period in 2023, according to the ACV’s report.

Bac Giang moves to develop tourism potential

The northern province of Bac Giang is known for one of the highest economic growth rates nationwide, as well as its impressive investment attraction and industrial production indexes. However, few people know that this place also boasts rich tourism potential with magnificent natural landscapes that it is working to fully tap into.

Bac Giang upgrades accommodation services to retain tourists

BAC GIANG - Recently, the tourism activities have flourished. Many athletes have come to participate in national and international sports tournaments held in Bac Giang province. In order to "retain" tourists, the authorities at all levels, functional agencies, businesses and accommodation establishments are making efforts to overcome limitations to satisfy the accommodation demand. 

4,500 Indian tourists to stay four nights in Hanoi, dine at Ninh Binh restaurant

Around 4,500 employees of a major Indian pharmaceutical company, on a tour to Vietnam, will spend four nights in 5-star hotels in Hanoi and enjoy Indian-style meals at a restaurant in nearby Ninh Binh.

Three Vietnam domestic routes among Southeast Asia's busiest

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Two Vietnamese dishes join world's best mushroom creations

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“Heritage Journey” connects Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh has approved a new cruise tour that connects the world natural heritage of Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.

Source: VNA