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The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism said from 27 Apr-1 May, 8 million tourists visited Vietnam, +14.2% YoY. 3.6 million tourists stayed overnight and the average room occupancy at accommodation establishments was 70%, whilst some coastal areas recorded 100%. Sapa, Quang Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Phu Yen, Nha Tra, and Ba Ria-Vung Tau recorded an increased number of tourists in 2024 vs 2023. The province will host various events, forums, and symposiums on biodiversity, and tourism promotion activities. Thanh Hoa province welcomed 1.52 million visitors, +27.2% YoY and earned 3.805 trillion VND in revenue. Quang Ninh and Khanh Hoa welcomed 1 million and 970,000 visitors respectively. Danang, Phu Quoc, Quang Nam, and Con Dao recorded downward trend in visitors due to high airfares

The government proposed to extend the Value-Added Tax (VAT) cut from 10% to 8% on specific goods and services from 1 Jul 2024 until the end of 2024 to support business and production activities. With this tax cut, the state budget will be cut by 24 trillion VND in H2 2024

Quang Ninh welcomed 1 million tourists for the Reunification Day and May Day holiday, +48% YoY. 429,000 tourists stayed overnight and the province earned 2.21 trillion VND from tourism activities. The province attracted 92,768 international visitors mostly from China, Korea, India, France, and Australia. Ha Long Bay welcomed 84,700 visitors, including 26,526 foreigners. Mong Cai City welcomed 168,000 visitors including 50,000 overnight tourists. 101,500 people entered and exited through the Mong Cai border. The tourist arrivals to many destinations in the city saw 2-3X tourists YoY

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) chose Quang Nam to host the National Biodiversity Restoration Year 2024. WWF runs 6 projects in Quang Nam for biodiversity conservation, forest protection and livelihood improvement with a 95 billion VND cost

61,000 people, including 3,919 foreigners, visited President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum during the National Reunification and May Day holiday from 27 Apr

70 Vietnamese expatriates from 22 countries returned to visit Truong Sa and the DKI platform as part of the trip organised by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs and the High Command of the Vietnam People’s Navy from 24-30 Apr. The delegation brought 1.6 billion VND worth of donations. Since 2012, 11 vessels brought 600 Vietnamese from more than 40 countries

Beach tourist spots received more tourists during the Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays, as more people were looking to escape the heat wave. - Thanh Hoa, Sam Son Beach received 1.5 million, +27% YoY with an 80% average hotel occupancy rate and earned 3.8 trillion VND in tourism revenue, +33% YoY - Ha Tinh welcomed 603,000 visitors, +68% YoY and 100% occupancy rate at beach areas - Nghe An welcomed 950,000 tourists, +22% YoY and Cua Lo beach in the province welcomed 40,000 people daily - Khanh Hoa welcomed 970,000 visitors, +21% YoY and 90% hotel occupancy rate - Danang welcomed 336,000 visitors, +12% YoY including 72,000 international tourists. Tourism revenues recorded 1.33 trillion VND, +13% YoY - Vung Tau welcomed 620,000 tourists, +25% YoY and hotel occupancy rates recorded 90%. Tourism revenues recorded 668 billion VND, +12% YoY - Binh Thuan welcomed 220,000 visitors, +25% YoY

Hanoi welcomed 737,900 tourists from 27 Apr-1 May for the National Reunification Day and May Day holiday, +4% YoY. Hanoi earned 2.5 trillion VND in revenue during the 5-day holidays, +10% YoY. International tourists were recorded at 87,900, +48% YoY

Magnus International, an environmental project management and carbon offset company, awarded the Gold Platinum Low-Carbon Tourism Standard certification to The Field Restaurant in Hoi An, managed by EMIC Hospitality

The General Statistics Office said Vietnam’s good retail sales and consumer service revenues increased by 9% YoY in Apr 2024 to 522.1 trillion VND due to contribution from tourism. From Jan-Apr 2024, Vietnam’s tourism revenue recorded 19.4 trillion VND, +49.3% YoY. Khanh Hoa, Danang, Binh Dinh, and HCMC reported the highest revenues. Restaurant and accommodation revenues increased by 15.3% YoY

HCMC welcomed 969,000 tourists and earned 3,235 billion VND from tourism activities during the Reunification Day and May Day holiday, +2% YoY. Saigontourist welcomed 654 passengers from Azamara Journey of Azamara Cruises at Nha Rong Port, Khanh Hoi. HCMC welcomed 325,000 domestic tourists and 54,000 international tourists during the holidays, +1.6% and 12,5% YoY respectively. Room capacity recorded 75%, +2.7% YoY

The National Load Dispatch Centre said power consumption recorded 993 million kilowatt-hours on 26 Apr. On 27 Apr, the maximum power of 47,670 megawatts was recorded at 1.30pm. The northern region is undergoing a heatwave and power consumption increased

150 representatives from tourism businesses from Yunnan, China and Vientiane, Laos, discussed improving cooperation in the tourism sector at a conference in Sapa, Lao Cai. This conference aimed to connect businesses and discuss measures to develop tours and tourism routes linking Lao Cai and Sapa. Lao Cai welcomed 300,000 Chinese tourists via the Lao Cai Border Gate, which accounts for 54% of the total visitors. In Q1 2024, 120,000 Chinese visitors entered Vietnam through the Lao Cai border gate

Silk Sense Hoi An Hotel is pioneering a green hotel model and has applied 70 criteria set by Quang Nam provincial authorities. 80% of the workers of the resort are locals. Only 20 businesses were granted certificate under the criteria for green tourism set by Quang Nam Province

The General Statistics Office said 1.6 million international tourists visited Vietnam in Apr 2024, +60% YoY. From Jan-Apr 2024, Vietnam welcomed 6.2 million international tourists, +68% YoY and +3.9% vs pre-pandemic levels. 83.7% of the arrivals were via air, 13.8% via road, and 2.5% via sea. Accommodation and catering services revenue recorded 237.3 trillion VND, +15.3% YoY and travel services recorded 19.4 trillion VND in revenue, +49.3% YoY from Jan-Apr 2024

Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi welcomed 6 million visitors from Sep 2023 to Mar 2024. The mall receives 30,000 people on weekdays and 50,000 at weekends

Khanh Hoa Province hosted a conference in Bangkok, Thailand on 26 Apr. Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand said there is great potential for tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand. In 2023, 500,000 Thai tourists visited Vietnam and 900,000 Vietnamese tourists travelled to Thailand

Osaka, Japan, hosted the second Vietnam Festival on 27-28 Apr. The Vietnamese General Consulate in Osaka, hosted this event in collaboration with the Kansai region and Vietnamese associations and organisations

The Prime Minister asked Ninh Thuan to capitalise on its strength and opportunities to develop the province sustainably. He highlighted 5 breakthroughs for development in its master plan including renewable energy, tourism, processing, manufacturing, hi-tech agriculture and realty

HCMC residents are suffering from the highest temperatures and the longest heat wave in 30 years. Temperatures have regularly surpassed 35 degrees Celsius, the threshold for heatwaves. Since beginning of 2024, HCMC recorded 74 heat wave days

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) gave Vietnam a readiness score of 67 out of 100 in its “Smart Tourism Ecosystem Development Readiness in Southeast Asia” report, ranking second in ASEAN

Dien Bien welcomed 3,000-5,000 visitors daily for the Reunification Day and May Day holiday. From Jan-Apr 2024, Dien Bien welcomed 845,000 tourists, 2X YoY. From 3 May, airlines will double flight frequencies to Dien Bien to meet the demand for the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory holiday. The province is expected to welcome 1.3 million visitors during the holidays

Dien Bien has recorded an increase in visitors and the province has accordingly encouraged locals to use their houses to accommodate tourists. From Jan-Apr 2024, Dien Bien welcomed 845,000 pax, 1.86X YoY. An estimated 3,000-5,000 people travel daily to the destination. Tourist arrivals are expected to increase on Dien Bien Phu Victory. 40 households in Dien Bien Phu city and Dien Bien district have registered to accommodate 2,000 visitors

The Trang An Festival 2024 with the “Visiting Trang An Heritage Region 2024” theme begins on 26 Apr

Vietnam’s travel companies are inviting filmmakers, especially from the US, to film in Vietnam. CEO of Oxalis Adventure said the company is talking with Indochina Productions, Kong: Skull Island and Peter Pan production company’s representative for an “Expo in Hollywood” exhibition in Sep in Los Angeles to reserve a day for Vietnam. The event is expected to welcome 200 filmmakers. There will be 15-20 Vietnamese stalls, and they will also promote the local cuisines. The event will help to promote the film industry and advertise Vietnam

The Chairman of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) met with Lotte World Vietnam’s General Director to discuss cooperation to promote visitor exchange from both sides

Long An Province and Okayama City, Japan, held talks to discuss cooperation between both areas. The Okayama Chamber of Commerce & Industry signed an MoU with the Long An Business Association and Young Entrepreneurs’ Association to expand cooperation in tourism, labour, industry, education, and culture

5 Vietnamese enterprises attended the Food & Hotel Asia (FHA) 2024 in Singapore from 23-26 Apr

Donaco International-owned Aristo International Hotel in Vietnam saw a net revenue of $2.5 million USD in Q1 2024, +6.4% QoQ. This increase is attributed to tourist arrivals from China

The Tourism Ministry suggested Provincial Authorities and Centrally-run cities coordinate with agencies, organisations, enterprises, and local communities to launch the “Vietnamese People Traveling in Vietnam - My Beloved Vietnam” Program with new tourism products for the Reunification Day and Labour Day holiday

Trang An Travel Company’s Director said the prices of domestic tours by air have increased 150%-200% YoY for the Reunification Day and May Day holidays on 30 Apr-1 May. VietSense Travel Company launched road tours from 1.8-2 million VND per person to northeastern or northwestern provinces and 7-8 million VND to Danang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Dalat, or Phu Quoc

The Quang Ninh Province’s Transport Department asked Ha Long City not to licence the tourist vessels performing at the Ha Long Carnival 2024 to serve tourists out of safety concerns

The Head of the weather forecast department of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said heat waves will affect most destinations during the Reunification Day-Labour Day holiday. Northwestern Vietnam will face temperatures up to 36-40 degrees and northeastern Vietnam will record 36-38 degrees

The Carnaval Halong 2024 festival in Quang Ninh will begin on 28 Apr with a fireworks show. The tickets for cruise tours from Tuan Chau and Ha Long international tourism ports are selling well

Ninh Binh will offer various activities to welcome tourists on 30 Apr and 1 May holidays; - Cycling for Green Environment on 27 Apr - Heritage Stamp 2024 Marathon on 28 Apr along the Trang An-Bai Dinh Heritage Route with 1,000-1,500 participants - The “Hoa Lu Splendor” concert will be held on 30 Apr, followed by fireworks - The “Weaving Nostalgia” Concert will be held on 27-30 Apr to experience craft villages and local cuisine

World Bank forecast Vietnam’s 2024 GDP at 5.5% in 2024, and 6% in 2025. Real exports are expected to grow by 3.5% in 2024. Inflation is forecasted to increase to 3.5% in 2024 from an average of 3.2% in 2023 and inflation is expected to stabilise around 3% in 2025 and 2026

HCMC will host the 2nd Vietnam Banh Mi Festival from 17-19 May at Le Van Tam Park aiming to welcome 100,000 visitors under the theme of “Vietnamese Banh Mi - World Culinary Value.” This event will feature 130-150 booths including popular banh mi brands with 50 years of history

Travel companies announced tours to Dien Bien are fully booked during the long weekend for Reunification Day/ Labour Day, and they are no longer accepting guests

Booking.com published a list of popular destinations in Vietnam. It found that 75% of Vietnamese travellers seek cold destinations, like Dalat. Dalat was recorded as the most searched destination by Vietnamese travellers for the 30 Apr-1 May holiday. The top 10 most searched domestic destinations for the 26 Apr-1 May are Dalat, Danang, Nha Trang, Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, Phan Thiet, and Mui Ne

HCMC-based travel companies are offering various discounted tours for the Reunification Day/ May Day Holidays. Viet Media Travel Communications Director said destinations like Vung Tau, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Ninh Thuan, Can Tho, or from Hanoi to Moc Chau, Sa Pa, and Thanh Hoa saw an increase in booking numbers. Saigontourist is increasing efforts to promote Vietnam destinations in foreign markets - recently it attended the SEATRADE Cruise Global in Miami, the US. The Tourism Department announced the second HCMC River Festival will take place from 31 May to 9 Jun to promote the development of local standout tourism offerings

Vietnam Prime Minister visited the Huu Nghi International Border Gate and inspected socio-economic development projects in Lang Son. He highlighted the importance of promoting friendship and economic ties between Vietnam and China, and Lang Son and Guangxi

Vietnam’s PM has called for suitable plans to make sure that there is an adequate power supply, in anticipation of the hot season in May-Jul in the north

The Hang Chau Tourist Express Boat collided with a ferry on the Tien River in An Giang Province near the Cambodia border and caused injuries to 2 foreign tourists and a Vietnamese tour guide

Quang Nam launched promotion programs and the ‘green’ heritage experience to attract tourists to world heritage sites from May-Nov 2024. 30 hotels and travel agencies will offer 30%-50% rebates for MICE and golf events. Quang Nam welcomed 1.7 million visitors including 1 million international visitors in Q1 2024, +25% YoY

Danang City was highlighted for its role in the MICE Industry at the Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. Danang welcomed 25 MICE groups with 9,510 visitors in Q1 2024 and in 2023 it welcomed 163 MICE groups with 45,344 visitors

Vietnam is facing a shortage of human resources for tourism. The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) said the country has 195 tourism training institutes including 65 universities, 55 colleges, 71 vocational schools, 4 job training centres and two institutes run by enterprises. These institutes provide 20,000 tourism workers but Vietnam requires 40,000 workers annually. Only 43% of tourism workers received professional training and 9.7% hold university and postgraduate degrees. Tourism Development Research Institute report shows the quality and labour productivity in Vietnam is still low for the tourism industry. Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Education Association, during the "Training and Utilising International Standard Tourism Human Resources in the Current Period" said the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (MRA-TP) allows skilled tourism workers movement in the bloc. Hotels in Vietnam are employing workers from the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore. The National Assembly’s Office spokesperson said the EU-funded Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Program has amended the Vietnam Tourism Occupational Skills Standards (VTOS) to align with Vietnamese regulations and with international and ASEAN standards. Tourism training institutions need to apply for the VTOS in teaching to improve the effectiveness of tourism vocational training and training time at enterprises should not be less than 50% of the total training program duration

Quang Nam Province launched the tourism stimulation program 2024, with “Quang Nam - Green Heritage Region”. This program will take place in 2 phases with phase 1 from May to August focusing on various unique tourism products, and phase 2 from Sep to Nov focusing on rice ripening season and related festivals. The program will have a total promotion value of 9.5 billion VND

HCMC will display fireworks at 16 locations including 10 along the Saigon River to celebrate the 49th anniversary of South Liberation and National Reunification Day on 30 Apr

Dalat - Trai Mat railway night services were launched on 14 Apr to offer a new experience to passengers to enjoy Dalat at night. Free tickets were offered from 11-13 Apr

Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa, will host the first International Jazz Festival from 27 Apr to 1 May. 100 musicians from Singapore, South Korea, and the US will perform at this festival. This festival will take place at the Hai Thang Tu Square and Thanh Nien Stadium

80,000 people visited the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2024 and 10,000 products were sold during the 4-day event in Hanoi. A survey found sales of 50 participating companies and organisations reached 180 billion VND. 81% of companies and organisations said they will join VITM 2025

Lao Cai is taking steps to minimise the impact of tourism towards the environment. Nghia Do, Bao Yen District, is piloting the Rural Tourism Development Program in 2021-2025. This program aims to optimise tourism benefits to the community, build rural landscapes, protect the environment, promote economic growth, and build sustainable rural areas. The Lao Cai Department of Tourism has collaborated with the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment to organise training to reduce pollution in Sapa caused by plastic waste at production and service establishments

Binh Dinh received 112 flights from Hanoi and HCMC from 21-31 Mar during the Amazing Binh Dinh Festival. The province welcomed 700,000 visitors including 5,000 international visitors. The province earned $85.6 million USD from tourism activities. In Q1 2024, the province welcomed 2.7 million visitors

Central Highlands is suffering from extreme drought with rivers, lakes, and streams dried up

Booking.com released the Holiday Homes Outlook Report for Asia Pacific. The report surveyed 11,000 homeowners and tourists in the APAC region. The report found in Vietnam; - Gen X from 1965-1980 prioritise fair pricing and immaculate spaces, half of the respondents prefer cost-effectiveness and cleanliness - Millennials prefer a holistic vacation experience, half of the respondents say they balance affordability, safety, and the convenience of local attractions - Gen Z prefers to focus on safety and unique homes with an inclination for pet-friendly options

Ha Long Bay Management Board said they will temporarily close the Cua Van Floating Cultural Center from 25 Apr to conduct maintenance and repair work. Activities like rowing and kayaking will still be available for tourists at the Cua Van fishing village

HCMC is targeting to launch 5-10 new river-based tourism products. HCMC will invest in infrastructure and new waterway routes connecting the city with Binh Duong, Tay Ninh, Dong Nai, Long An, Ben Tre, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, An Giang, and Con Dao Island. Waterway travellers are expected to increase by 10%-12% in 2024 to more than 500,000

The Thai PM expressed readiness to upgrade Thailand and Vietnam’s relationship to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” soon. The two countries also plan to collaborate on advancing the ACMECS for inclusive and sustainable development in the Mekong sub-region

Ninh Binh, Vietnam, and Laos are keen to work more closely together to expand cooperation, including for tourism, by setting up a cross-border heritage urban network

HCMC will offer electric vehicle service for tourists. Saigon PT, with the support of the Transport and Tourism Departments, will run 70 vehicles in Districts 1,4,5, and 6

HCMC hosted a training program for developing tourism human resources for students from Kon Tum Province. 19 students in Kon Tum received scholarships to study tourism services and specialised tourism services and specialised training courses for 6 months. This program is sponsored by the Young Entrepreneurs Tourism Club of Vietnam. After 6 months of training the students will return to develop the tourism industry in their hometown

Klook said Vietnam recorded 2X YoY inbound tourists in Q1 2024. Average spending by the visitors increased by 13% YoY. The top 5 arrivals were from South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. Klook said demand from Indonesia recorded strong growth, followed by Taiwan and Europe. Danang, Ha Long, HCMC, Phu Quoc, and Hanoi are the most popular destinations based on bookings on Klook. Phu Quoc recorded a 3.5X growth in bookings compared to 2023 and Hanoi recorded close to 3X growth in bookings

Binh Dinh Province approved an eco-tourism project worth 4 trillion VND ($160 mil USD) over an area of 43 hectares. The 50-year project will include high-end tourist and commercial service areas, hotels, resort villas, entertainment areas, parks, and spa

Thai Nguyen Province organised a tourism promotion conference at the HCMC Tourism Fair 2024. The province in its tourism development plan for 2021-2025 with a vision to 2030, targets building 5 community tourism sites based on its tea culture by 2025. The province has identified 6 community tourism sites, including 2 based on tea culture. The sites helped to popularise the Thai Nguyen tea brand and helped to provide more sustainable income for rural residents. In Q1 2024, the province welcomed 1.1 million visitors

Savills Vietnam report said Hanoi hotel occupancy reached 65% in Q1 2024, +7% YoY. It said the average room rate increased by 2% QoQ and 11% YoY. The report also showed the city has 11,120 rooms from 67 projects, which dropped by 1% QoQ after two projects were delisted from 3-star ratings in Q1 2024. 9 5-star hotel projects will increase room supply by 76% and 4-star hotel projects will increase room supply by 24%. 8 projects from the inner city will offer 1,732 rooms equal to 60% of the share and 7 international projects will supply 1,177 rooms, of which Hilton accounts for 25%, and Fusion 17%

Vietnam aims to start construction of two high-speed railway lines connecting Hanoi with China before 2030, according to the Planning and Investment Ministry. One line will connect Haiphong and Quang Ninh through Hanoi to Lao Cai Province, which borders Yunnan, China. The second line will connect Hanoi to Lang Son Province, which borders Guangxi, China

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects Vietnam’s economy to grow at 6% in 2024 and 6.2% in 2025. Vietnam’s pro-growth monetary policy and public investments are key measures taken to sustain the economy’s growth

Visa Application Platform Atlys said 45% of Indian visa applications for Vietnam are solo travellers. Indian solo travellers also represent 65% of visa applications for the UAE, 60% for Egypt, and 40% for Singapore. For group tours, 20% of applications are for the UAE, 30% for Egypt, 25% for Singapore, and 20% for Vietnam

The Deputy Minister of Tourism said Vietnam needs to take a new approach to its tourism promotion campaigns at the conference organised by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). He said Vietnam should focus on the US, Australia, and India. 3-4 promotion campaigns are carried out in foreign countries every year: in Q2 2024 there will be one campaign in North America, Australia, and China and in Q3 2024 there will be campaigns in Europe, ASEAN, and India. The promotion will focus on key cultural heritage tourism, ecotourism, golf tourism, adventure tourism, and cruise tourism

Saigontourist will offer more than 200 domestic and foreign tours and is expected to attract 110,000 visitors for the Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays. A representative from the company said 80% of its tours have been booked. STtourist has offered 63 summer tours with 20 tourists for each tour, to ensure service quality. For summer, the homestays have become a popular choice for tourists, destinations like Ba, Van Don, Sam Son, Sa Pa in the north and Vung Tau and Mui Ne in the south are getting high booking rates

The Railway Sector is working to meet high travel demand during the upcoming National Reunification and Labour Day holidays on 30 Apr and 1 May respectively. Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR), said they are arranging night trips to Dalat City, Lam Dong. The official launch will be held on 14 Apr and free tickets will be offered from 11-13 Apr. The train on this route will have 5 modern seating carriages and 1 for community activities with mobile check-in for passengers. The train will be equipped with Wifi in Apr

Information and Communications, Home Affairs, Transport Ministries, and the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour agreed to the full 5-day holiday in conjunction with Reunification Day on 30 Apr and Labour Day on 1 May. Workers will have holidays from 27 Apr - 1 May and the normal working day on 29 Apr will be replaced on another day. Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour said a social media survey with 3,590 trade union officials and workers found 87% of respondents with 3,129 votes supported this and only 8% were against

HCMC Power Corporation (EVN HCMC) said the city’s electricity consumption in Apr increased and surpassed the 2023 level due to prolonged hot weather. From 3-5 Apr, daily electricity consumption was recorded at 95 to 97 million kWh compared to the highest 94.8 million on 6 May. EVN HCMC asked the people to use electricity effectively

The Hung Kings Temple Festival was held on 9 Apr in Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province. The province also will host various other festivals from 9-18 Apr, like Xoan singing performances, a volleyball tournament, a trade fair, One Commune One Product (OCOP) exhibitions, and a fireworks display on 17 Apr

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that over 150 Vietnamese, 30 Chinese, and 14 Indonesian nationals were among the 220 foreign nationals that were denied entry to the Philippines in May. BI’s immigration protection and border enforcement section (I-PROBES) said the increase in entry denials for Vietnamese were attributed to the influx of Vietnamese nationals found to be working in illegal online gaming hubs

Vietnam aims to attract 28 million affluent Chinese tourists by highlighting shopping opportunities. Duty-free shops at the Bac Luan border gare in Mong Cai and Quang Ninh will start by the end of 2024 and are expected to attract 10 million Chinese visitors. A duty-free shop is expected to open in Nha Trang in 2025 and will accommodate 12 million international visitors including 50% Chinese. The Inter Pacific Group (IPPG), estimates duty-free shops will attract 28 million visitors annually to Vietnam, 2% of Vietnam’s population. Chinese tourists usually spend $1,022 USD per trip in Vietnam, and in 2019, revenue from Chinese visitors recorded $5.9 billion, 32% of the total revenue from international visitors

Vietnam’s Tourism was promoted at the Travel and Vacation Show held at Shaw Centre, Ottawa, on 6-7 Apr. 200 exhibitors participated in the event and 20,000 visitors participated

Lam Dong will host the 3rd Lam Dong Tourism Golden Week with the theme of “Lam Dong - A Destination for Flowers and Music” from 31 May to 6 June in Dalat City and 11 districts. The festival will feature major cultural, sports, and tourism activities. Dalat Music Night Run 2024 will be held at Ho Xuan Huong Lake on 1 Jun