In the initial quarter of this year, Vietnam saw more than six million overseas tourists, marking the highest such total on record.
The figure rose by approximately 30% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, as reported by the General Statistics Office.
Air travel continued to be the primary method of arrival, recording more than 5.2 million entries during the initial three-month period, trailed by road border crossings which saw approximately 700,000 travelers.
The rest came by sea, amounting to over 133,000 visitors.
China topped the list as the biggest source of incoming travelers with approximately 1.6 million visitors. Coming in second place was South Korea, contributing around 1.3 million tourists. Other well-known sources included Taiwan, Japan, Cambodia, India, the United States, and Australia.
Tourists from Russia, Cambodia, the Philippines, and China were identified as the main contributors to growth, showing rises ranging from 178% to 210%.
Increased consumer demand during the Lunar New Year holiday and the surge in international visitors to Vietnam contributed to significant growth in the service sector, according to the General Statistics Office.
Industry experts have noted that inbound tourism is seeing significant growth, with visitor counts exceeding those from 2019—the pinnacle year for Vietnamese tourism.
If the growth rate continues, the aim of attracting between 22 and 23 million will be achieved. international visitors This year seems attainable, they mentioned.
The unprecedented influx of tourists in the initial three months can be largely credited to promotional efforts initiated by multiple governmental bodies, more lenient visa regulations aimed at attracting new markets, and Vietnam emerging as an affordable getaway option amidst worldwide financial constraints, when individuals are increasingly cautious with their travel expenditures.
