Two decades ago, the notion that Vietnam's tourism market would be a major competitor in Southeast Asia would have raised some eyebrows. But for the 21st century, the nation has posted impressive growth in arrival numbers.
Vietnam's National Administration of Tourism reported foreign tourist arrivals of some 11.3 million from January to August this year, with significant gains from several Asian source markets.
The standout market in terms of growth -- no surprise to local tour operators -- is Thai travellers, up 46.3% in the first eight months. The Chinese market dipped 0.9% during the period.
An estimated 310,955 Thais travelled to Vietnam in the first eight months this year, with a leap expected as airlines increase the frequency of flights and push new routes to the country.
The airspace over Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is becoming busier, with new destinations in the country scouted out by both domestic and international carriers.
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The next big thing: Vietnam tourist arrivals surging
The next big thing: Vietnam tourist arrivals surging
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Vietnam visa deal extended three years
Vietnam’s travel industry has welcomed the government decision to extend visa-free stays for citizens from Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Belarus until 13 December 2022.
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) announced the extension on Tuesday. The visa-free stay is valid for 15 days.
The eight countries have enjoyed visa exemption since 2015, but it was due to expire 31 December 31 this year.
South Koreans are the second-largest source of tourists after China scoring 3.86 million visits over January to November this year, while Japan is the third largest with 872,255 visits. Russian in sixth place delivered 585,647 visits over the 11 months.
European countries like Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Belarus remain emerging tourism markets. Finland supplied just 18,826 visits during the 11 months.
But Europeans tend to spend more at around USD1,316 per trip compared to USD900 for other regions, according to VNAT’s data based on exit surveys carried out randomly at airports.
While the travel industry welcomes the extensions, it has always argued that 15 days is too short, especially for Europeans. Industry recommendations call for 30 days or at least allow the 15-day visa to be extended without the visitor having to leave the country.
Vietnam provides visa-free entry to just 24 countries and territories, and of that total, nine are ASEAN neighbours.
VN Express news service reports that “Indonesia grants visa-free travel to 169 nationalities, while the figure for Singapore is 158, Malaysia 155 and Thailand 61.”
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Vietnam’s travel industry has welcomed the government decision to extend visa-free stays for citizens from Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Belarus until 13 December 2022.
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) announced the extension on Tuesday. The visa-free stay is valid for 15 days.
The eight countries have enjoyed visa exemption since 2015, but it was due to expire 31 December 31 this year.
South Koreans are the second-largest source of tourists after China scoring 3.86 million visits over January to November this year, while Japan is the third largest with 872,255 visits. Russian in sixth place delivered 585,647 visits over the 11 months.
European countries like Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Belarus remain emerging tourism markets. Finland supplied just 18,826 visits during the 11 months.
But Europeans tend to spend more at around USD1,316 per trip compared to USD900 for other regions, according to VNAT’s data based on exit surveys carried out randomly at airports.
While the travel industry welcomes the extensions, it has always argued that 15 days is too short, especially for Europeans. Industry recommendations call for 30 days or at least allow the 15-day visa to be extended without the visitor having to leave the country.
Vietnam provides visa-free entry to just 24 countries and territories, and of that total, nine are ASEAN neighbours.
VN Express news service reports that “Indonesia grants visa-free travel to 169 nationalities, while the figure for Singapore is 158, Malaysia 155 and Thailand 61.”
https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2019/12/ ... ree-years/
Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed? - Hunter S Thompson
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Going for next week.