Vietnam was followed by Chile with a growth rate of over 50 percent, and New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria and Croatia with over 25 percent, according to data from Google's Destination Insights.

Foreign tourists ride a roller coaster in Phu Quoc Island during the Lunar New Year holiday in February 2022.

Ten countries with the highest number of searches on Vietnam tourism were Russia, the U.S., Australia, India, Singapore, Japan, the U.K., France, Malaysia and South Korea.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s busiest metropolis, was the most searched destination by international visitors, followed by Hanoi, Da Lat, Phu Quoc and Nha Trang.

Vietnam has resumed commercial flights to 20 of 28 countries and territories that it operated direct flights to before the pandemic.

The country also ended all restrictions on international flights on Feb. 11.

From March 15, Vietnam will reopen inbound and outbound tourism under new normal conditions, with foreign tourists allowed to visit the country without booking tour packages.

As Vietnam reopens international tourism, key tips for your trip

Vietnam will fully reopen inbound tourism from March 15 after nearly two years. Most restrictions will be lifted, but there are some requirements to keep in mind.

Ministry seeks resumption of visa waiver for tourists from 24 countries

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Thursday has called for reviving the visa exemption policy for tourists from 24 countries that was in force before the pandemic.

Ministry issues guidance for receiving foreign tourists

Foreign visitors and overseas Vietnamese returning home can take regular commercial flights from now to March 15 when Vietnam fully reopens tourism activities, instead of charter flights as previously.

Phong Nha Cave night tours offer visitors a new experience

The Phong Nha - Ke Bang Tourism Centre has introduced a number of new tourism experiences. Among the most unique are tours exploring Phong Nha Cave at night - a new tourism offering that promises to attract more visitors to Quang Binh province.

Vietnam considers visa exemption for 24 countries to open tourism doors wider

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has asked the government to consider resuming unilateral visa exemptions for 24 countries that had enjoyed the policy prior to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Source: VnExpress