The Tourism category covers travel industry trends, hospitality, and destination development. It explores tourist arrivals, hotel investments, government policies, and marketing strategies, providing insights into aviation, sustainable tourism, and economic impacts on the travel sector.

Trump Organization CEO meets with Vietnam PM

the-shiv March 19, 2025

Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh has met with Charles Bowman, General Director of Projects for the Trump Organization in Vietnam, to discuss a proposed US$1.5 billion luxury urban, eco-tourism, and golf complex in Hung Yen province.

Direct flights from Hanoi to Moscow resume

the-shiv March 19, 2025

From May 8, Vietnam Airlines will resume direct flights from Hanoi to Moscow. Vietnam Airlines flights between the two cities were suspended in March of 2022 after the outbreak of the Ukraine War.

Culture, entertainment, and tourism costs in Vietnam rise in February: CPI data

the-shiv March 14, 2025

Culture, entertainment, and tourism costs in Vietnam increased by 0.17 percent in February, driven by higher demand for travel and leisure services, according to Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.

New Zealand tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January

the-shiv March 8, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 5,604 tourists from New Zealand in January, accounting for 0.3 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 31.0 percent increase from December and a 7.4 percent rise year-on-year.

Vietnam Tourist Arrivals Tracker: February Update [data set]

the-shiv March 7, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 1,893,933 international tourists in February, marking an 8.53 percent decline from January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. Of the five segments recorded, the most foreign tourists came from Asia accounting for 78.8 percent of the total with the biggest source country being South Korea which accounted for 24.7 percent of Vietnam’s tourist arrivals in February.

Swedish tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January

the-shiv March 7, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 6,048 tourists from Sweden in January, accounting for 0.3 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 5.9 percent increase from December and a 31.8 percent rise year-on-year.

Dutch tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January

the-shiv March 6, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 7,595 tourists from the Netherlands in January, accounting for 0.4 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 20.6 percent increase from December and an 8.2 percent rise year-on-year.

Vietnam’s travel and tourism market to reach US$42.01 billion by 2030: Report

the-shiv March 6, 2025

Vietnam’s travel and tourism market is projected to grow from US$17.90 billion in 2024 to US$42.01 billion by 2030, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.34 percent, according to a report from Research and Markets. This expansion is driven by strong economic growth, government policy support, increased competition among market players, and aggressive marketing strategies, according to the report.

Polish tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January

the-shiv March 5, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 8,678 tourists from Poland in January, accounting for 0.4 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 20.6 percent increase from December and a 29.3 percent rise year-on-year.

Italian tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January

the-shiv March 4, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 11,490 tourists from Italy in January, accounting for 0.6 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 39.8 percent increase from December and a 21.8 percent rise year-on-year.

Laos tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline in January

the-shiv March 3, 2025

Vietnam recorded 15,072 tourist arrivals from Laos in January, accounting for 0.7 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 22.8 percent decrease from December but a significant 99.4 percent increase year-on-year.

Canadian tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise sharply in January

the-shiv March 2, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 18,785 tourists from Canada in January, making up 0.9 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 35.3 percent increase from December and a 32.7 percent rise year-on-year.

Indonesian tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January

the-shiv March 1, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 19,274 tourists from Indonesia in January, accounting for 0.9 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 7.7 percent increase from December and a 7.5 percent rise year-on-year.

Singaporean tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline sharply in January

the-shiv February 28, 2025

Vietnam recorded 25,817 tourist arrivals from Singapore in January, making up 1.2 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a significant 43.9 percent decline from December and a 24.9 percent drop year-on-year.

German tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January

the-shiv February 27, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 27,994 tourists from Germany in January, accounting for 1.4 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 19.3 percent increase from December and a 22.9 percent rise year-on-year.

French tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January

the-shiv February 26, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 28,012 tourists from France in January, accounting for 1.4 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 15.3 percent rise from December and a 16.1 percent increase year-on-year.

UK tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January

the-shiv February 25, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 33,435 tourists from the UK in January, making up 1.6 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 25.6 percent increase from December and a 13.8 percent rise year-on-year.

Philippine tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January

the-shiv February 24, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 34,578 tourists from the Philippines in January, accounting for 1.7 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks an 8.7 percent increase from December and a significant 104.9 percent rise year-on-year.

Thai tourist arrivals in Vietnam remain steady in January

the-shiv February 23, 2025

Vietnam recorded 40,464 tourist arrivals from Thailand in January, representing 2.0 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This figure reflects a slight 0.8 percent decline from December and a marginal 0.2 percent drop year-on-year.

Russian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge in January

the-shiv February 22, 2025

Vietnam welcomed 42,515 tourists from Russia in January, accounting for 2.1 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 49.1 percent increase from December and a significant 116.8 percent rise year-on-year.