Int’l guests surge sharply in October

October 26, 2017 3:00 PM GMT+7

VGP – Over 2.9 million international guests stayed in Ha Noi in October, representing a year-on-year increase of 26.5%.

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Out of the figure, 2.47 million  came to Viet Nam for tourism and convalescence, up 30.3%; 369,000 others for business (up 16.2%).

Over 2.57 million foreign tourists travelled to Viet Nam by air (up 28.9%) and 334,000 by sea (up 10.7%).

In the first ten months, the number of foreigners stayed in Ha Noi increased, with China (up 37.9%); the Republic of Korea (RoK) (up 69.4%); Malaysia (up 30.5%); and the UK (up 164.1%).

In the January-October period, over 8.2 million domestic guests arrived in Ha Noi, representing a year-on-year rise of 4.2%. 

Tourism revenue was estimated at VND 50.6 trillion, up 9.6% against the same period last year. 

Mr. Tran Duc Hai, Director of the Ha Noi Tourism Department reported that in the rest of 2017 and the following years, Ha Noi will shake hands with other agencies to convert Ha Noi into a safe – friendly – quality – and attractive destination. 

The city has conducted a series of activities to strengthen tourism promotion and encourage investors to build high-quality hotels, he added./.

By Kim Loan 

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