Over 93 percent of interviewed foreign tourists said they are satisfied with their trips to Vietnam, according to the Vietnam Annual Tourism Report 2017 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
Foreign tourists on Sao Beach of Phu Quoc Island (Photo: VNA)
The VNAT said on July 5 that in 2017, it distributed 27,000 feedback forms to
foreigners at 12 international bordergates nationwide, including four airports,
four land border gates, and four seaports.
Results showed that up to 93.46 percent of the respondents were satisfied and
very satisfied with their trips in Vietnam. Only 0.63 percent of them recorded
any dissatisfaction.
More than 92.5 percent of tourists stayed overnight in Vietnam at tourism
accommodations, and 7.4 percent visited the country within one day. Over 60
percent of the visitors organised tours by themselves.
Meanwhile, each foreign visitor staying at tourism accommodations spent an
average of 1,171.3 USD in Vietnam, with Asian visitors spending 995.7 USD,
European visitors 1,295.3 USD, vistors from Oceania 1,791.1 USD, and those from
the Americas 1,525.1 USD.
About 60 percent of the respondents were visiting Vietnam for the first time,
according to the report.
At the press conference in Hanoi, the VNAT also reported that nearly 7.9
million foreigners visited Vietnam in the first six months of 2018, up 27.2
percent year-on-year. The country also witnessed around 42.8 million domestic
tourists exploring the nation in this period.
Tourism activities generated 312 trillion VND (13.5 billion USD) for the
country between January and June, rising by 22.5 percent from the same period
last year, the administration said.
Source: VNA
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
