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Tag: tourism
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.
Malaysian tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline in January
Vietnam recorded 42,935 tourist arrivals from Malaysia in January, representing 2.1 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 21.2 percent decline from December and an 11.5 percent drop year-on-year.
Vietnam island hot-spot to relocate homeless on major holidays
Authorities in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc, an island holiday hot spot off the country’s south coast, have announced they intend to “relocate homeless individuals, beggars, the elderly, mentally ill and disabled people, and others living on the streets,” on major holidays, Tuoi Tre is reporting. This is “…to preserve the tourism image for both domestic and international visitors.”
Indian tourist arrivals in Vietnam see slight annual growth in January
Vietnam welcomed 48,536 tourists from India in January, accounting for 2.3 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This reflects a 13.0 percent decline from December but a 5.2 percent increase year-on-year.
Australian tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 66,504 tourists from Australia in January, accounting for 3.2 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 30.0 percent increase from December and a 7.1 percent rise year-on-year.
Japanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
Vietnam welcomed 72,311 tourists from Japan in January, making up 3.5 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 30.2 percent increase from December and a 19.3 percent rise year-on-year.
Taiwanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline in January
Vietnam recorded 91,373 tourist arrivals from Taiwan in January, accounting for 4.4 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 17.9 percent decrease from December but an 8.5 percent increase year-on-year.
US tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
Vietnam welcomed 92,538 tourists from the United States in January, accounting for 4.5 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 25.5 percent increase from December and a 22.3 percent rise year-on-year.
Cambodian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge in January
Vietnam recorded 100,150 tourist arrivals from Cambodia in January, making up 4.8 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This reflects a sharp 64.2 percent increase from December and an impressive 168.6 percent rise year-on-year.
Korean tourist arrivals in Vietnam see slight decline in January
Vietnam welcomed 417,116 tourists from Korea in January, accounting for 20.1 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 4.1 percent decline from December and a slight 0.1 percent drop year-on-year.
Chinese tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge in January
Vietnam welcomed 574,950 tourists from China in January, making up 27.8 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 48.2 percent increase from December and a significant 137.4 percent rise year-on-year.
African tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January but decline year-on-year
Vietnam recorded 5,035 tourist arrivals from Africa in January, representing 0.2 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This figure marks a 29.4 percent increase compared to December but reflects a 2.2 percent decline year-on-year.
Oceania tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
Vietnam welcomed 72,243 tourists from Oceania in January, accounting for 3.5 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 30 percent month-on-month increase from December and a 7.1 percent rise year-on-year.
American tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge in January
Vietnam welcomed 119,656 tourists from the Americas in January, making up 5.8 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 29.8 percent increase from December and a 23.1 percent rise year-on-year.
European tourist arrivals in Vietnam record strong growth in January
Vietnam welcomed 266,644 European tourists in January, accounting for 12.9 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 25.1 percent month-on-month increase from December and a 22.9 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam sees strong growth in Asian tourist arrivals in January
Vietnam recorded 1,606,888 Asian tourist arrivals in January, making up 77.6 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 16.2 percent month-on-month increase from December and a 42.8 percent rise year-on-year.
Canadian tourist arrivals to Vietnam drop by 21.03 percent in December despite annual growth
Canadian tourists often favour long-haul, multi-week vacations, allowing them to explore multiple regions within Vietnam. Activities such as eco-tourism, trekking in Sapa, and beach relaxation in Da Nang and Nha Trang are popular.
Vietnam’s tourist arrivals rise by 18.5 percent in January, driven by Asian visitors
Vietnam welcomed 2,070,466 international tourists in January, marking an 18.5 percent increase from December 2024, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. Compared to January 2024, arrivals surged by 36.9 percent, reflecting continued post-pandemic recovery and increased travel demand.
Lao tourist arrivals to Vietnam more than double in December
Cultural and religious landmarks, such as pagodas and temples, remain key interests for Lao visitors. Many also visit Vietnam for business purposes or family vacations, benefiting from the proximity and affordability of travel between the two countries.
Philippine tourist arrivals to Vietnam decline slightly in December but show strong annual growth
Filipino travellers are attracted to Vietnam for its cultural and historical sites, such as Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and Hoi An Ancient Town. Beach destinations like Da Nang and Phu Quoc also appeal to leisure tourists, while Ho Chi Minh City is a popular choice for shopping and dining experiences.
Taiwanese tourist arrivals to Vietnam decline slightly in December but maintain strong YoY growth
Taiwanese visitors continue to play an important role in Vietnam’s tourism sector, with key destinations like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang being particularly popular. These cities are valued for their cultural attractions, vibrant street food scenes, and convenient direct flight connections.
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