Int’l Arrivals to Vietnam Surge in November

International arrivals during November 2024 reached 1.7 million, a 38.8% increase compared to the same period last year. This record highlights the robust recovery and growing appeal of Vietnam as a premier global travel destination.

In the first 11 months of the year, Vietnam welcomed a total of 15.8 million international visitors, up 41% year-on-year. Revenue from travel and tourism services during this period reached VND57.5 trillion, a 17.3% increase, accounting for 1% of the country’s total service revenue. Notable growth was reported in several key destinations, including Can Tho (up 31.2%), Ho Chi Minh City (up 17.7%) and Khanh Hoa (up 16.6%), as well as Hanoi and Binh Dinh (both up 12.6%).

Asia remains the dominant source of visitors, contributing nearly 80% of total international arrivals. South Korea led the way with 4.1 million visitors (26.1%), followed by China (3.3 million), Taiwan (1.1 million), the United States (706,000) and Japan (656,000). Other emerging markets include India, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia and Thailand.

With this impressive momentum, Vietnam’s tourism sector is poised to surpass its 2024 targets. International promotional campaigns, streamlined visa policies and the strong recovery of domestic tourism services continue to position Vietnam as one of the most attractive destinations in the region and the world.

By Giang Tu, Vietnam Business Forum