Ho Chi Minh City's first foreign visitors of 2018 were welcomed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on January 1 morning. (Source: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City greetedthe first foreign visitors of 2018 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport onJanuary 1 morning.
The city’s first visitors who come from France were treated to artperformances, and Vietnamese coffee and tea. They were also guided how to make“non la” (conical hats), flowers and locusts from coconut leaves.
Mbodj Camtam said she visits HCM City every New Year holiday, and travels to manylocations like Phan Thiet and Binh Thuan with her family. She particularlynoted the fusion of modernity and tradition in Vietnam’s development.
Tran Vinh Tuyen, Vice Chairman of HCM City People’s Committee, said the city servedmore than 6.38 million international holiday-makers in 2017, up 22.88 percentyear-on-year. The number is expected to climb to 7.5 million this year.
In 2017, the southern hub served an estimated 24.98million domestic tourists, a rise of 14.6 percent against 2016. The city aimsto attract 29 million domestic vacationers and earn 138 trillion VND (6.07billion USD) from the tourism sector in 2018.
The municipal Department of Tourism also held a ceremony to greet the firstdomestic visitors of the year on early January 1.
The same day, the central city of Da Nang welcomed the year’s first tourists,who flew in from the Republic of Korea (RoK) on Vietjet’s VJ881 flight. Also onthe morning of January 1, nearly 2,000 Chinese holiday makers arrived in thecity on cruise liner MSC Lirica.
According to the municipal Department of Tourism, during the three-day New Yearholiday from December 30, 2017 to January 1, 2018, the total number of touriststo Da Nang is estimated at nearly 143,000, up 17.9 percent year-on-year, ofwhich over 81,500 are foreigners.
In 2017, Da Nang hosted 6.6 million visitors, ayear-on-year increase of 19 percent, and earned over 19.4 trillion VND (853.6million USD) from tourism, up 20.6 percent over 2016 and fulfilling 104.9percent of the set target.-VNA
The sound tourism environment, high-quality services and excellent promotion campaigns have helped the central coastal city of Da Nang lure an increasing number of tourists.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed the six millionth international visitor to the southern economic hub during the year at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on December 15.
The central city of Da Nang will host 143,000 tourists, including 82,000 foreigners, visiting during the Christmas and New Year vacation from December 24 through January 2.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Ho Chi Minh City's first foreign visitors of 2018 were welcomed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on January 1 morning. (Source: VNA) 
