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The latest data from the General Statistics Office reveals a significant surge in international tourism to Vietnam. In October, the country welcomed 1.42 million foreign visitors, marking a notable 28% increase compared to the same period last year. This positive trend continues into the year’s first ten months, with international visitor numbers surpassing 14.1 million. Vietnam is well on its way to achieving its annual target of attracting 17-18 million tourists.
According to insights from domestic travel and service companies, this growth indicates that Vietnam is entering the peak season for international tourism, which typically spans from October to March.
Among the nationalities flocking to Vietnam, Filipinos stood out with a remarkable 210% year-on-year increase in October, totaling nearly 26,000 arrivals. Russians, French, Belgians, and Chinese tourists also contributed significantly to this growth, reflecting a sharp increase of 150-165% compared to the previous year.
A deeper dive into the 2022 Statistical Yearbook unveils that Filipino visitors were the top spenders among the leading international visitor markets to Vietnam in 2019. Their average expenditure reached nearly 2,300 USD per visitor, which is double the average spending of international visitors.
Analyzing the year-to-date performance, the Chinese market exhibited the most remarkable growth, surging by 230% compared to the same period last year. Over 3 million Chinese visitors chose Vietnam as their destination. Russians, Italians, and Indonesians also demonstrated strong interest, with increases ranging from 140 to 180%.
South Korea retained its position as the largest source of visitors to Vietnam, with over 3.7 million arrivals in the first ten months, accounting for 38% of all international visitors. In October alone, 360,000 South Korean tourists visited the country.
Other key markets contributing significantly to Vietnam’s tourism include Mainland China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, India, the USA, and Australia.
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