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Extra efforts needed to achieve target of 5 million foreign tourists: insiders

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To achieve the goal of welcoming 5 million foreign tourists this year as set out earlier, Vietnam’s tourism industry needs to make greater efforts in promoting its image and building more tourism products, according to insiders.

Extra efforts needed to achieve target of 5 million foreign tourists: insiders hinh anh 1Tourists to Hoi An ancient city in Quang Nam province (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi – To achieve the goal of welcoming 5 million foreign tourists this year as set out earlier, Vietnam’s tourism industry needs to make
greater efforts in promoting its image and building more tourism products,
according to insiders.

Statistics from the Vietnam National Administration of
Tourism (VNAT) show that in the first seven months of 2022, Vietnam served 954,600 foreign tourists, up nine folds compared to the same period last year. In
July alone, the nation welcomed 352,600 foreign visitors, up 49% month-on-month.

Foreign tourists to Vietnam over the recent past mainly
came from the Asia-Pacific region, prominently in the top 10 markets being the
Republic of Korea with 196,200 arrivals, up 903.7% year-on-year; the US 102,900, up 5,382%; and Japan 46,000, up 794.6%.

The VNAT also pointed out that European markets show
impressive increases in the number of visitors to Vietnam and will gradually
increase in the near future such as the UK (26,400 arrivals, up 2,958.6%),
France (23,400, up 2,963.7%), and Germany (23,600, up
3,897.1%).

The sector expects that the number of foreign visitors
will surge when the peak inbound tourism season starts from
September.

Extra efforts needed to achieve target of 5 million foreign tourists: insiders hinh anh 2International tourists visit Trang An in Ninh Binh province (Photo: VNA)

To attract more foreigners, Pham Ha, CEO of Lux Group – Asia’s
leading luxury travel and tourism company, said that Vietnam’s visa policy
needs to be more open to remarkably growing markets such as the US, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand or East European countries.

Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department
of Tourism, highlighted the need for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and
Tourism to propose to the Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to
consider and expand the list of countries subject to visa exemption and lengthen the temporary stay for international visitors to Vietnam from 15
days to 30 days from the date of entry.

Insiders also suggested strengthening connectivity between
localities in tourism promotion to further develop the industry./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/extra-efforts-needed-to-achieve-target-of-5-million-foreign-tourists-insiders/235206.vnp

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The Singapore-based travel magazine Tripzilla has named Hanoi as one of the eight safest Asian destinations for women to travel alone.

  • Hanoi is in the list of the safest places for solo female travellers in Southeast Asia, according to Tripzilla. (Photo: Vietnam+)

  • Violent crime against tourists is rare and most local people are friendly. (Photo: Vietnam+)

  • Visitors can visit famous tourist attractions in Vietnam’s capital and enjoy the hospitality of local people. (Photo: Vietnam+)

  • In recent years, many tourists, especially women, have faced risks while traveling around the world. (Photo: Vietnam+)

  • Female tourists freely take photos on the streets of Hanoi without fear for their safety. (Photo: Vietnam+)

  • Tripzilla said Hanoi is home to many fascinating cultural attractions that are well worth exploring. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-among-asias-safest-places-for-solo-women-travellers/249956.vnp

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Domestic tourism enjoying strong recovery

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According to the Vietnam Tourism Association, a year after Vietnam’s economy reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic, about 90% of hotels and accommodation providers and 70% of food service establishments and transport companies have resumed operations.

Domestic tourists are busy traveling from North to South.

Travel demand appears to have exploded.

Most Vietnamese are choosing to holiday in Vietnam. 

Authorities and tourism businesses took the initiative in building a strategy to attract tourists as soon as the pandemic was under control. A number of large-scale cultural and tourism events have been held since the end of last year. 

Catering to over 100 million tourists last year, the domestic tourism sector has been a lifesaver for the industry. Rising domestic tourism has led to strong growth in transportation, warehousing, food and beverages, and wholesale and retail, and is gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/domestic-tourism-enjoying-strong-recovery/249982.vnp

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Vietjet announces first direct air route between Vietnam, Queensland

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March 22, 2023

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Vietjet will operate the first air route connecting Vietnam with Australia’s Queensland state in June, the airline announced on March 16.

Vietjet announces first direct air route between Vietnam, Queensland hinh anh 1Illustrative image (Source: Vietjet)


HCM City – Vietjet will operate the first
air route connecting Vietnam with Australia’s Queensland state in June, the
airline announced on March 16.

Accordingly, the leading Vietnamese new-age carrier will
operate twice weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat
International Airport and Brisbane Airport (BNE) by modern wide-body aircraft,
starting June 16.

The flights are expected to bring more than 30,000 Vietnamese visitors
in Brisbane, generating 25.6 million AUD (17 million USD) for Queensland’s
economy, and creating 240 jobs for the state, during the first year of
operation.

The flights to Brisbane will take off from Ho Chi Minh City every
Monday and Friday at 10:05 (local time) and land at Brisbane at 21:10 (local
time). The return flights will depart at 23:10 (local time) every Monday and
Friday and land at Vietnam’s largest city at 04:50 the following day
(local time).

Brisbane Airport Corporation Chief Executive Officer
Gert-Jan de Graaff said that Vietnam is a rapidly growing market for Queensland. Non-stop flights between  Vietnam and the Australian state will bring about benefits for both countries.

Vietjet Deputy General Director Nguyen Thanh Son said that adding
Brisbane to the airline’s list of destinations will be another development step to
broadly connect Australia and Vietnam.

Vietjet operates around 450 flights daily on 160 routes
connecting Vietnam and Asian and European countries./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietjet-announces-first-direct-air-route-between-vietnam-queensland/249972.vnp

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