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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.
African tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise by 3.06 percent in November
Year-to-date, African arrivals reached 47,015, reflecting a significant 33.7 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The growth highlights Vietnam’s growing appeal to travellers from the African continent, supported by increasing connectivity and targeted tourism promotion.
Tourist from Oceania to Vietnam grow by 7.35 percent in November
Australia led the way with 44,039 arrivals in November, up by 9.03 percent from October, while New Zealand contributed 4,162 tourists, marking a slight decline of 8.22 percent. Other Oceania countries added 140 visitors, an increase of 35.92 percent.
Vietnam sees strong growth in accommodation and food services FDI in November
Year-to-date (YTD), the sector has attracted a total of 36 new projects with US$101 million in newly registered capital, reflecting strong growth in this area.
European tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 27.49 percent in November
Year-to-date, European arrivals totalled 1,782,578, representing a 23.6 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Among key contributors, France led with 33,027 visitors in November, a 44.16 percent increase from October.
Tourist arrivals from Americas in Vietnam increase by 24.8 percent in November
Year-to-date, tourist arrivals from the Americas reached 907,902, reflecting a 19.6 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The United States led the region with 69,237 arrivals in November, an 18.92 percent increase from October…
Asian tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 19.85 percent in November
Year-to-date, Asian arrivals totalled 12,614,542, reflecting a 43.3 percent year-on-year increase. Among the top contributors, China led with 339,399 arrivals in November, up 11.11 percent…
Vietnam tourist arrivals see a 20.54 percent month on month growth in November
Vietnam welcomed 1,711,512 international tourists in November, representing a month-on-month increase of 291,679 visitors or 20.54 percent, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. Year-to-date, the country has recorded 15,836,661 arrivals, marking a year-on-year increase of 38.8 percent. Asian visitors dominated the figures, contributing 1,357,769 arrivals in November, up by
Vietnam retail sales for travel and tourism decline
Year-to-date, retail sales in this sector amounted to VND 44.01 trillion, or US$2 billion. While the overall performance remains steady, the October drop highlights challenges in maintaining growth momentum in travel and tourism services.
Vietnam retail sales for accommodation and food services decline
In September, sales in this sector were VND 62.45 trillion, equivalent to US$2.46 billion. By October, the figure had declined to VND 59.87 trillion, or US$2.36 billion, marking a month-on-month drop of 4.13 percent.
Vietnam accommodation and food services FDI sees dip in newly registered capital in October
Despite the fluctuations, the accommodation and food services sector continues to attract interest, driven by Vietnam’s expanding tourism industry and growing demand for hospitality services. It’s expected that FDI levels will continue to grow, as Vietnam’s hospitality sector remains a key component of its economic and tourism growth trajectory.
Vietnam’s CPI for culture, entertainment, and tourism shows moderate annual increase
Year-to-date, the CPI for culture, entertainment, and tourism rose by 1.91 percent from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This steady growth is likely supported by rising consumer interest in leisure activities and tourism within Vietnam.
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