Vietnam tourism grows beyond expectations

The number of international visitors increased sharply in the first 6 months of 2023 

According to the Google Destination Insights report, Vietnam tourism was the 7th most searched destination in the period from March to June 2023. Vietnam is the only country in Southeast Asia made the top 20.

The number of international visitors to Vietnam is increasing day by day. According to the announcement of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the whole country welcomed more than 5.5 million international visitors in the first 6 months of 2023, reaching about 69% of the annual target (8 million visitors).

Particularly in June 2023, the number of international visitors to Vietnam reached 975,010 arrivals, up 6.4% compared to May 2023. Total revenue from tourists in the first 6 months of the year is estimated at 343.1 billion VND.

Most international tourists are from South Korea, followed by China, Taiwan, the US, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, and Australia.

Reasons why Vietnam tourism is becoming a 'hot spot'

Firstly, the diverse landscapes in Vietnam such as sea and islands, hills, terraced fields, and bustling urban areas must be mentioned. There are places such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An ancient town, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ha Giang,... Each location has its unique beauty and culture, attracting visitors. 

Secondly, tourism services are increasingly improved, ensuring to bring the best experiences for tourists: diverse travel, dining, and resting services, making it easier for guests to understand Vietnam. 103 Vietnamese restaurants/restaurants have just been honored by Michelin on the world culinary map, contributing to promoting Vietnamese cuisine to international friends and attracting tourists to explore.

Thirdly, prices for traveling are affordable. According to Canadian travel site The Travel, Vietnam is one of the top 10 most affordable countries to work remotely worldwide. The cost of a trip to Vietnam is suitable for many tourists around the world.

The spread of social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google ads, and tourism-loving communities also help bring Vietnam's image closer to international friends. Many idols also choose Vietnam as a destination to perform, which also contributes to a large number of foreign visitors to Vietnam to see performances as well as travel to Vietnam.

It can be seen that, for many different reasons, Vietnam is chosen by many international tourists to travel.

Vietnam improves visa policy to promote tourism

To help Vietnam's tourism development, the government also needs to have policies so that tourists can easily enter Vietnam.

Accordingly, a new visa policy for international visitors has been approved. The visa exemption period increased from 15 days to 45 days for some countries. From August 15, visitors from countries eligible to apply for an e-visa to enter Vietnam will be valid for up to 90 days with one or more entries.

These visa changes will promote the development of Vietnam's tourism industry, attracting more international visitors to learn about Vietnam's culture, cuisine, and beautiful scenery. 

It is hoped that inherent natural conditions, and positive changes in services and policies, will help Vietnam's tourism grow strongly, the image of a beautiful country, with many things to explore will be known by many people worldwide.

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