Saturday, November 9, 2024 Hanoi tops Vietnam’s tourism surge with 4.95M international visitors in 10 months, seeing 36% growth and nearly reaching its annual target, followed by HCMC’s rise. Hanoi has emerged as the leading destination in Vietnam for attracting foreign tourists over the first ten months of the year, surpassing other cities, with Ho Chi Minh City following closely.
The capital welcomed 4.95 million international arrivals, marking a 36% increase from the same period last year and achieving nearly 99% of its annual target. In contrast, Ho Chi Minh City recorded 4.
6 million arrivals, reflecting a 13% growth. Previously, Ho Chi Minh City held the top spot for foreign tourism, with Hanoi in second place. This year, however, Khanh Hoa Province, known for its coastal cities Nha Trang and Cam Ranh, has notably surpassed its full-year target, reaching 3.
8 million foreign visitors—an impressive 134% year-on-year increase, exceeding expectations by 30%. Industry experts attribute this growth to enhanced infrastructure, diversified tourism offerings, and an influx of international flights from key markets. Da Nang ranked fourth with 3.
5 million foreign arrivals, while Quang Ninh Province, home to the renowned Ha Long Bay, secured fifth place with three million visitors. In total, Vietnam welcomed 14.1 million international tourists in the first ten months of the year, a 41% rise compared to the previous year.
Asian tourists made up nearly 80% of this figure, with v.
