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.
Taiwanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise by 28.69 percent in November
Year-to-date, arrivals from Taiwan reached 234,140, reflecting a significant 111 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Taiwan has emerged as a vital market for Vietnam, demonstrating strong post-pandemic recovery and travel interest.
Swedish tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase by 53.66 percent in November
Year-to-date, Swedish arrivals reached 28,554, reflecting a 27.2 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Sweden remains a steadily growing European source market for Vietnam’s tourism industry.
Malaysian tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline slightly by 1.46 percent in November
Year-to-date, Malaysian arrivals reached 301,440, marking a 19.6 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Malaysia continues to be a key ASEAN market for Vietnam’s tourism industry, contributing steadily to its recovery.
Belgian tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 38 percent in November
Year-to-date, Belgian arrivals reached 29,078, reflecting a 22.1 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Belgium remains a niche but growing European market for Vietnam’s tourism industry.
Thai tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline by 3.29 percent in November
Year-to-date, Thai arrivals reached 377,283, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 24.9 percent. Despite the drop, Thailand remains one of Vietnam’s important tourism markets within the ASEAN region.
Swiss tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 54.44 percent in November
Year-to-date, Swiss arrivals reached 30,194, marking a 23.6 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Switzerland remains a noteworthy source market for Vietnam, contributing steadily to the European segment of its tourism industry.
Australian tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 9.03 percent in November
Year-to-date, Australian arrivals reached 439,734, reflecting a strong 32.5 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Australia remains one of Vietnam’s key long-haul tourism markets, showing consistent growth post-pandemic.
New Zealand tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline by 8.22 percent in November
Year-to-date, arrivals from New Zealand reached 43,685, marking a 27.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Despite the slight monthly drop, New Zealand remains an important market for Vietnam within the Oceania region.
Singaporean tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge by 95.88 percent in November
Year-to-date, Singaporean arrivals reached 440,895, reflecting modest year-on-year growth of 3.5 percent. The sharp rise in November highlights a strong rebound in regional travel and growing interest in Vietnam as a prime destination for Singaporean travellers.
Dutch tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 33.42 percent in November
Year-to-date, Dutch arrivals reached 71,743, reflecting an 18.7 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The Netherlands remains a key market for Vietnam within Western Europe, contributing steadily to its international tourism recovery.
Japanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase by 23.54 percent in November
Year-to-date, Japanese arrivals reached 445,642, reflecting a 33.5 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Japan remains one of Vietnam’s most significant tourism markets in Asia, contributing steadily to the sector’s recovery.
Polish tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase sharply by 237.62 percent in November
Year-to-date, Polish arrivals reached 43,961, though this marks a sharp decline compared to last year, reflected by a year-on-year growth rate of -100 percent. Despite the annual drop, the substantial growth in November highlights a resurgence of interest from Polish travellers.
US tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise by 18.92 percent in November
Year-to-date, US tourist arrivals reached 706,000, marking a 16.5 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The United States continues to be one of Vietnam’s key long-haul tourism markets, reflecting the increasing interest of American travellers in Vietnam’s cultural and natural attractions.
Italian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge by 87.5 percent in November
Year-to-date, Italian arrivals reached 80,692, reflecting a robust 79.2 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Italy remains a growing market for Vietnam’s tourism sector, showcasing the rising appeal of the country among European travellers.
Indian tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 27.03 percent in November
Year-to-date, Indian arrivals reached 655,922, reflecting a 21.4 percent growth compared to the same period last year. India continues to emerge as an important source market for Vietnam’s tourism sector, with numbers steadily increasing over the past year.
Philippine tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 5.59 percent in November
Year-to-date, Philippine arrivals reached 1,177,615, marking a 25.5 percent growth compared to the same period in 2023. The Philippines remains a key Southeast Asian market for Vietnam, reflecting strong regional travel recovery post-pandemic.
Chinese tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 11.11 percent in November
Year-to-date, Chinese tourist arrivals reached 3,350,265, reflecting a 68 percent growth compared to the same period last year. This positions China as one of Vietnam’s top tourism markets, contributing significantly to the recovery of the sector.
Korean tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise by 8.75 percent in November
Year-to-date, Korean arrivals reached 4,133,872, representing a 26 percent year-on-year growth. This reaffirms Korea’s position as one of Vietnam’s most significant tourism markets.
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.
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