International tourist arrivals to Vietnam exceeded 1 million again in October, an increase of 5 percent over September and 24.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office.
The flow of international tourist arrivals to Vietnam exceeded
1 million again in October. (Photo: VNA)
It was the seventh month since the beginning of this year
Vietnam has welcomed more than 1 million foreign visitors.
The highest growth was seen in travellers from Asia with 29.4 percent, followed
by those from Africa (23.6 percent) and Oceania (20.7 percent).
More than 10.47 million foreigners have visited the country in the first 10
months of 2017, up 28.1 percent year-on-year with the biggest increase of 32.8
percent reported in Asian visitors. Tourists from the Republic of Korea rose by
53.9 percent, the highest jump during the period while Chinese came second with
a surge of 45.6 percent.
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has made efforts to boost
tourism since early this year. It has held promotion events in Australia,
Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and more
over the last three months.
It also plans to use the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2017 as an opportunity to
promote Vietnam’s beauty to international friends.
Vietnam aims for an increase of 30 percent in international tourist arrivals,
or 13 million foreigners, in 2017.
Source: VNA
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, visitors from near and far are eager to come to the mountainous district of Da Bac to have unique cultural experiences such as learning to wrap traditional cakes of ethnic minorities, practicing writing ancient Tay characters or immersing themselves in the Tay melodies.
Tan Lac has great potential for tourism development. In addition, the Provincial Party Committee issued Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU, dated October 17, 2022, on building the highland communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourism areas by 2030, with a vision to 2050. However, according to the assessment, implementing the goals in the spirit of Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU has had limited results.
Recognising that tourism and agriculture are local strengths, Mai Chau district is committed to building a green economy through an action program with specific pathways, achieving notable results in line with the resolution of the 26th Party Congress of the district.
With its majestic natural landscapes, diverse ethnic cultures, and numerous unique festivals, Hoa Binh province is an attractive destination that entices travellers from far and wide to explore and experience during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Being held around the 30th of the 11th lunar month right after the harvest season ends, the traditional New Year of Mong ethnic group lasts until the last day of the 12th lunar month. On this occasion, the community tourism destinations of Pa Co and Hang Kia communes (Mai Chau) attract many visitors to experience and explore the unique customs of New Year.
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