It eyes revenues of VND840 trillion (US$34 billion), up 1.25 times from last year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Foreign tourists take a boat tour in Ha Long Bay, northern Vietnam.

The country also targets 110 million domestic tourists.

Vietnam wrapped up 2023 with 12.6 million foreign arrivals, 3.4 times the 2022 figure but only 70% of the pre-pandemic one.

South Korea, mainland China and Taiwan were the biggest sources of tourists.

Despite recording a significant recovery last year, the tourism industry has lingering challenges like inflation and economic downtown and unpredictable geopolitical events, the authority said.

But the target is modest compared to those of other Southeast Asian countries.

Thailand targets 35 million foreign arrivals this year after getting 28 million last year.

New Year activities in and around Hanoi

Options for the three-day New Year holiday for people in Hanoi include outdoor countdowns, hot mineral bath and serene camping.

Top 10 popular destinations among Vietnam travellers for year-end holidays

Recent figures from online travel company Booking.com show that Vietnamese tourists tended to travel to countries with vibrant and bustling atmospheres reached by a short flight during the year-end holiday season in 2023.

Hanoi's Old Quarter pedestrian space to open throughout New Year holiday

The pedestrian space in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District will open from Dec. 29 through Jan. 1 to serve local residents and visitors during the 2024 New Year holiday.

Vietnam a leading destination for French visitors: French daily

Despite belt tightening as a result of gloomy global economic situation, French could not give up their travel temptation. Vietnam, along with Japan and Thailand, was the top choice for French vacationers during Christmas holiday, according to French daily Le Figaro.

Hanoi-HCMC world's 4th busiest domestic air route

Hanoi-HCMC was the world's fourth busiest domestic air route this year, down one place from last year, according to a report from British aviation analysis company OAG.

Source: VnExpress