According to data released by the General Statistics Office on September 3, 13.2 million international visitors arrived by air, accounting for 83.1 percent of the total and up 11.6 percent year on year. Land arrivals totaled 2.5 million, an increase of 32 percent.
In August, Vietnam received around 1.99 million international visitors, up 19.7 percent from July and 18.4 percent year on year, indicating that the country’s tourism sector continues to maintain its appeal.
The growth was supported by stable security and social order, favorable visa policies, and stronger tourism promotion and marketing. Diverse tourism products, along with Vietnam’s natural landscapes, cultural heritage, cuisine and competitive costs, have continued to attract international visitors.
Tourism and travel revenue in the first eight months was estimated at VND68.7 trillion (US$2.6 billion), up 17.1 percent year on year and accounting for 1.3 percent of total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue.
Several localities recorded strong growth, including Quang Ninh at 26.5 percent, An Giang at 21.8 percent, Ho Chi Minh City at 16 percent, Da Nang City at 15.9 percent and Hanoi at 14.1 percent.
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