The number of domestic tourists during the period was estimated at 64 million. Total revenue from tourists was estimated at 343.1 trillion VND (14.6 billion USD).

Vietnam welcomes over 5.5 international visitors in six months.

In June alone, Vietnam welcomed over 975,000 international travellers, an increase of 6.4% from the previous month.

Major markets of Vietnam’s tourism were the Republic of Korea, China, Taiwan (China), the US, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, and Australia.

The search volume for Vietnam's tourism via Google's market trend tracking tool has kept growing from the beginning of this year. It was the only Southeast Asian nation listed in the top 10 destinations with the highest growth worldwide.

According to the VNAT, the increasing search volume for Vietnam indicates a strong demand recovery. So, Vietnam sees good opportunities to attract international visitors in the coming time.

In a relevant development, the National Assembly on June 24 approved extending tourist e-visas from 30 to 90 days, starting from August 15, 2023.

Upon being granted an e-visa, a foreigner can enter and exit an unlimited number of times within 90 days, without having to go through procedures for obtaining a new visa.

Citizens of countries that are unilaterally exempted from visas by Vietnam will be granted temporary residence for 45 days (up from 15 days) and can be considered for visa issuance and temporary residence extension according to regulations.

Such new policies are expected to help Vietnam attract a large number of international visitors, especially during the peak season starting around September, according to the VNAT.

This year, Vietnam is striving to serve 110 million tourists, including 8 million foreigners (the target was set before China, the primary tourist market to Vietnam, announced its reopening in February), and earn around 650 trillion VND (27.6 billion USD) from tourism services.

Vietnam promotes tourism via Viber platform

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) on June 22 introduced its account on Viber platform as a new channel for holidaymakers to access official information and recommendations about the country's tourism.

Bac Giang applies 3D technology in tourism introduction and promotion

(BGO) – Bac Giang Tourism Promotion and Information Center has implemented 3D Technology Project (Project) in tourism introduction and promotion.

UNESCO geopark Dong Van Plateau to collect fees from tourists for overnight stay

Authorities in the northern mountain province of Ha Giang plan to charge visitors a fee for staying overnight on the Dong Van karst plateau, a UNESCO global geopark.

Search volume for Vietnam’s tourism ranks 7th worldwide

The search volume for Vietnam's tourism via Google's market trend tracking tool grew 10%-25% between mid-March and early June, ranking 7th in the world and indicating a strong demand recovery.

OCOP-based tourism yields new development spaces for rural areas

The “One Commune-One Product” (OCOP) programme and another on rural tourism in new-style rural area building for 2021-2025 have helped spur economic development in rural areas.

Source: VNA