Vietnam hosted more than 3 million foreign tourists in January and February, increasing by nearly 69 percent annually, and almost equal to the pre-pandemic level.
According to official figures released by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO) on February 29, air travelers accounted for 84 percent of the sum, up 1.6 times compared to 2023, road and sea passengers made up 12.8 percent and 3 percent, respectively.
The revenue from tourism services is estimated to reach USD 365 million.
In February alone, more than 1.5 million foreign visitors came to Vietnam, 64 percent higher than the same period last year.
Experts attributed the result to favorable visa policies, stimulus programs, and the efforts of the government and people in promoting and marketing tourism over the past time.
In 2023, Vietnam welcomed 12.6 million foreign tourists, nearly 3.5 times that in 2022. In January 2024 alone, the amount stood at over 1.5 million, equivalent to the same period in 2019 before the pandemic broke out.- (VNA/VLLF)
