Hanoi (VNA) â Foreign arrivals to Vietnam reached more than 6.33 million in the first ten months of this year, a decrease of 4.1 percent year-on-year, announced the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) on November 3. In October, the number of foreign visitors to the country increased 3.6 percent against the previous month and 16.1 percent compared to the same month last year. Tourist growth was seen in markets with visa exemptions, high spending and long stays such as the Republic of Korea, up 30.7 percent; Hong Kong, 28 percent; Singapore, 16.9 percent; Spain, 9.8 percent; Finland, 9.1 percent; and the US, 7.9 percent. Meanwhile, Cambodia posted a decrease of 43.9 percent in the number of holidaymakers to Vietnam, followed by Thailand and Laos with respective year-on-year drops of 22.9 percent and 22.2 percent. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City tourism has seen encouraging results over the past months. In the first three quarters, the capital posted a 13 percent year-on-year … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes over 6.33 million foreign tourists in 10 months
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Best year ever: Vietnam greets 10 millionth tourist
Vietnam welcomed its 10 millionth foreign tourist of 2016 on Sunday afternoon, marking a booming tourism year that exceeded all expectations. Michael Tonge of the United Kingdom was greeted with flowers at Phu Quoc airport by central and local authorities. Tonge said he had seen many tourists return from Vietnam who were thrilled with its beautiful beaches and amazing food. Andrej Marek Balzer of Germany entered the country immediately after Tonge and also received a warm welcome. Last year, the country welcomed just 7.9 million tourists and expected just 8.5 million this year. Authorities are now celebrating the record arrivals, as well as the biggest annual improvement of all time – 26 percent. The industry made VND400 trillion ($17.6 billion), contributing 7.5 percent to the GDP and definitely offering one of the few bright spots in an economy that’s highly likely to miss its annual growth target. Tourism minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien attributed the strong growth to … [Read more...] about Best year ever: Vietnam greets 10 millionth tourist
Hanoi expects record 4 million foreign tourists this year
After its strong performance in first 10 months, Hanoi now expects foreign arrivals to increase 22.6 percent from 2015 to four million this year. Hanoi’s Tourism Department said the city attracted nearly 3.2 million foreign tourists in the first 10 months, up 23 percent from a year ago. Asian tourists from China, Japan and South Korea topped the list of arrivals, followed by travelers from Australia, Germany, France and the U.S. Tourism revenue in the first ten months reached VND50.7 trillion ($2.27 million), thanks also to more spending from 14.8 million Vietnamese tourists. The industry is projected to earn $2.8 billion from tourism, up 13 percent from 2015. Hanoi was among 20 fastest-growing tourist cities, with an average annual growth rate of 11.64 percent in foreign arrivals between 2009 and 2015, according to a MasterCard survey in September. The city has been making various efforts to attract more visitors. It opened a pedestrian-only zone around the iconic Sword … [Read more...] about Hanoi expects record 4 million foreign tourists this year
Chinese tourists remain key driver of Vietnam’s tourism boom
Arrivals from China in January increased 67.9 percent from a year ago, accounting for a quarter of Vietnam’s total international tourist number, according to the General Statistics Office. The country welcomed more than 1 million foreign visitors in the first month of 2017, a 23.6 percent increase, official data showed. Nearly 70 percent of the arrivals were from Asian countries. China continued to maintain its place as the biggest feeder market with a record high 247,621 visitors. The number of Chinese tourists hit 2.5 million last year, out of the total 10 million visitors, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Vietnam’s proximity to China has made it a popular destination to many Chinese who want a vacation overseas without a long haul journey. Most Chinese tourists come in through northern border provinces, particularly Quang Ninh, home of the famous Ha Long Bay, arguably the country’s top sightseeing attraction. Quang Ninh has recently … [Read more...] about Chinese tourists remain key driver of Vietnam’s tourism boom
Chinese tourist influx to Ha Long Bay brings smiles, grimaces
However, over the last weekends, the number of visitors passing Mong Cai spiked to 15,000 a day, with Chinese arrivals accounting for up to 70 percent. On the morning of March 25, a 45-seater tour bus was spotted every two to three minutes at Tuan Chau International Port in Ha Long City, the province’s capital city. Most of the excursionists were from China. In less than three hours, more than 250 orders were issued to tourist ships to dock and cater to 5,000 tourists. The crowds even bulged toward noon. The waiting lounge teemed with commotion and dialog, mostly in Chinese. The parking lot was packed with more than one hundred 45-seater buses carrying Chinese tourists. As observed by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters, most travel firms chose Bai Chay Resort as their guests’ rest stop. Groups of Chinese tourists are a common sight along Ha Long-Cai Dam Streets in Bai Chay Ward as they take a stroll and do the shopping, particularly in the late evening, when Ha Long Bay … [Read more...] about Chinese tourist influx to Ha Long Bay brings smiles, grimaces
Big push to sell Viet Nam to tourists
Big push to sell Viet Nam to tourists (14-05-2009) by Thu Giang Tourists visit the Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho City. A campaign, Impressive Viet Nam, has been launched to attract visitors to Viet Nam. — VNA/VNS Photo Trang Duong. HA NOI — All hotels and tourism companies nationwide have joined together to take part in "Impressive Viet Nam", a promotion campaign for visitors to Viet Nam from January to September, according to Deputy General Director of the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Manh Cuong. "Participation in the program-me is necessary since tourism service worldwide has been deeply affected by the global financial crisis", said Cuong. "Initially, when the programme was launched early this year, a number of enterprises did not want to join the campaign since they saw their revenue would be markedly reduced," he said. Thanks to the Government’s support, including a visa exemption for foreign tourists following the … [Read more...] about Big push to sell Viet Nam to tourists
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Rising odor, air pollution terrorize HCM City residents People in Ho Chi Minh City live in an increasingly polluted environment, exposing themselves to a variety of respiratory diseases and other health risks. Odor and air pollution in the southern hub have worsened on a daily basis, threatening the lives and well-being of local residents. The University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City has reported a rising number of patients with respiratory illnesses arising from their regular exposure to contamination in the city. N.C.T., 43, living in District 2, was diagnosed with edema and nasal mucosa congestion resulting from the negative effects of dust and vehicle exhaust. According to the patient, the road in front of her house was under renovation about a month ago, creating a large volume of smoke and dust. Another victim, 60-year-old Pham Thi Lan from Da Phuoc Commune, Binh Chanh District, said the stink released from the Da Phuoc Waste Treatment Complex, about 150 meters from her house, … [Read more...] about Social News 13/10
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 10-20
Exhibition "Study and Follow Ho Chi Minh's Moral example" Opening: Fri 15 May 2015, 4 pm Exhibition: 15 - 25 May 2015 Exhibition House 29 Hang Bai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi You are invited to the exhibition titled "Study and Follow Ho Chi Minh's Moral Example" to celebrate the 125th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birth. The exhibition will feature 120 artworks including paintings, graphics, sculpture and posters themed on the journey of President Ho Chi Minh to find the way to liberate Vietnam from colonialism, establish Communist Party, unite the whole country, gain freedom and independence, etc. 120 artworks are made from various materials such as lacquer, oil, silk, acrylic, ceramic, wood, composite, copper. Video Night at Hanoi Social Club - Vietnamese Award-wining Shorts Sun 17 May 2015, 8 pm Hanoi Social Club 6 Hoi Vu Str, Hanoi Have a relax Sunday night with Video Club. We will be showing Vietnamese award-wining shorts. This will also be a night for socializing with other people … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 10-20
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 1-10 (daily updated)
Music Night with The Anello (Hong Kong) + Taylor Moore and The Young Buffalos (Hanoi) Fri 08 Nov 2014, 8 pm ATK 73a Mai Hac De, Hanoi The Anello: a music collaboration based in Hong Kong featuring vocalist Jeff Anello and Michal Garcia on trumpet, keys and electronics. HK 2-piece bring electronic-brass vibes with influences that range from hip hop to synth-pop. Their members have been featured around Asia including performances at Clockenflap, The Hong Kong Art Fair, City Jazz Festival and the Hai Yang Music festival in China, but this is their first time to play in Hanoi! Support will come from local band The Taylor Moore + The Young Buffalos, who play Americano blues style! Entry VND 80,000 1 Year Anniversary of The Observatory 07 and 08 Nov 2014, 6 pm The Observatory Corner of Le Lai and Ton That Tung, Dist.1, HCMC The Observatory is turning 1! Yes! It's been a full year of very fun, interesting and exciting times since we first opened our doors to the city last year, and to … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 1-10 (daily updated)
Tourism sector expects bumper heritage year
With a nationwide theme of "Heritage Tourism" this year, Viet Nam's tourism industry is expected to experience an increase of tourists and strong competition with other countries in the region, General Director of the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Van Tuan has said. Visitor numbers up During the Tet holiday, the number of international and local tourists to Ha Noi increased, according to the city's Culture, Sport and Tourism Department, adding that the number of overseas Vietnamese who visited Viet Nam for the Tet holiday rose dramatically due to visa exemptions. Non-Vietnamese arrivals reached 183,000, up 16 per cent over the same period last year, while overseas Vietnamese arrivals totalled nearly 700,000. The department also predicted the number of tourists from traditional markets including China, Japan, France, Australia, South Korea and Southeast Asian countries would increase in the first quarter of the year. Domestic tourist numbers to … [Read more...] about Tourism sector expects bumper heritage year