Monday, October 7, 2024 Vietnam’s tourism sector continues to thrive as the country welcomed over 12.7 million international tourists in the first nine months of 2024, a 43% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO). The surge in visitors highlights the country’s growing appeal as a top travel destination in Southeast Asia, with the potential for further growth as the peak travel season approaches in the final quarter of the year.
In September 2024 alone, Vietnam recorded nearly 1.3 million international visitors , with air arrivals accounting for the majority of tourists. This milestone reinforces Vietnam’s position as a key player in the global tourism market , driven by strong demand from Asia , particularly countries like South Korea , China , and Japan .
As the country recovers from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, the tourism industry is setting ambitious goals, targeting between 17-18 million foreign arrivals by the end of 2024. The first nine months of 2024 saw a total of 12.7 million international visitors arriving in Vietnam, with air travel being the dominant mode of transportation.
According to GSO data, air arrivals represented 84.9% of the total, amounting to nearly 10.8 million visitors , a 38.
7% year-on-year increase . In contrast, land arrivals accounted for 13.8% , totaling nearly 1.
8 million visitors , an impressive 68.1% increase compared.
