Results and impressions of Vietnam tourism in 2017 In 2017, Vietnam tourism welcomed more than 12.9 million international visitors, up by 30 percent compared with 2016, and served 74 million domestic passengers, an increase of 19 percent in comparison to the figure last year. Revenue from the sector reached VND 510,000 billion, up by 22 percent compared to the same period last year. The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam in 2017 broke two records in 2016 and made two new records as the highest number of visitors and the highest level of the absolute increase during the year (3 million). Ha Long Bay drawing thousands of visitors every year. (Photo for illustration) It was highlighted that the number of international visitor arrivals in 2017 could reach the highest rate in the region and Vietnam was in the top 10 countries with high tourism growth rate such as Indonesia (20%), Cambodia (15%), the Philippines (12%), Myanmar (10%), Thailand (8%), and Singapore (7%). The absolute increase of 3 million visitors was also the highest figure of the ASEAN countries in 2017. The above results were achieved along with memorable events in the history of the tourism industry, including: (1) Resolution No.08-NQ/TW issued on January 16, 2017 by the Politburo on developing tourism into a spearheaded economic industry; resolutions of the Party Committees at all level; actions plan of the Government, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the ministries, departments and localities; (2) The Law on Tourism approved by the… [Read full story]
Situated between two provinces with world cultural heritages, Danang tourism has experienced a continuous growth in the last five years. Its annual turnover has increased 15% on average and the number of tourists by more than 18%. This results from the fact that Danang tourism has brought into full play the advantages of the city such as geographic location, transport, communications, seaport, airport and beautiful landscapes. In addition, the rapid development of infrastructure has given a strong impetus to the city tourism. Beauty spots in Danang City become more and more attractive to tourists The Ba Na - Nui Chua…... [read more]
Yen Bai, April 14 (VNA) – As a gateway of the northern region of Vietnam with many special tourism products, the northern province of Yen Bai has prepared activities for the Lao Cai – Northwest National Tourism Year 2017. Cultural events for National Tourism Year are ready to be held across the province in the middle of May, said Nguyen Anh Tien, Chief of Culture and Information Dvision of Van Yen district. A festival worshipping the Mother Goddess of Mountain and Forest, one of the highlights of this year’s event in Yen Bai, will be held in Dong Cuong temple…... [read more]
Together with prominent achievements in 2016, Vietnam’s tourism sector has seen a positive beginning for 2017. According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), in 2016, Vietnam’s tourism sector made new records with the number of 10 million international tourist arrivals, up 25 percent against last year, the highest thus far. In addition, the country served 62 million domestic tourists and earned total revenues of 400 trillion VND (USD18 billion). Such figures showed that the sector in 2016 has reached the goals set for 2020 under the Strategy for Vietnamese tourism development in 2020 with a vision to 2030.…... [read more]
Together with prominent achievements in 2016, Vietnam’s tourism sector has seen a positive beginning for 2017. According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), in 2016, Vietnam’s tourism sector made new records with the number of 10 million international tourist arrivals, up 25 percent against last year, the highest thus far. In addition, the country served 62 million domestic tourists and earned total revenues of 400 trillion VND (USD18 billion). Such figures showed that the sector in 2016 has reached the goals set for 2020 under the Strategy for Vietnamese tourism development in 2020 with a vision to 2030.…... [read more]
CPV: Vietnam tourism sector will grow aggressively in 2007 with a annual growth rate of 10 percent , said a general survey about Vietnam tourism prospect by Globalysis Ltd (the US). According to Mr. Jonathan Galaviz, an expert from Globalysis Ltd, Vietnam is a destination with the strongest growth rate in Asia. With its position and current policy, Vietnam tourism will grow vigorously not only in 2007 but also in the next few years. Globalysis forecasted that the number of foreign tourists to Vietnam would reach 3.94 million in 2007, compared 3.58 million in 2006. According to Mr. Hoang Anh…... [read more]
