According to data released by the General Statistics Office this morning (February 29), international visitors to Vietnam in February 2024 reached more than 1.5 million people, an increase of 1.3% compared to the previous month and an increase of 64.1% compared to the previous month. with the same period in 2023.
In the first 2 months of 2024, international visitors to our country reached more than 3 million people, an increase of 68.7% over the same period in 2023, equal to 98.5% compared to the period before the COVID-19 epidemic.
Also according to statistics, of the total of more than 3 million international visitors to Vietnam, visitors arriving by air account for 84.2%, 1.6 times higher than the same period in 2023; Road accounts for 12.8%; Sea transport accounts for 3%.
Revenue from accommodation and food services increased by 14%; Travel tourism is estimated to reach 9,000 billion VND, up 35.8% over the same period last year. Revenue in the first 2 months of 2024 of some localities increased compared to the same period last year, of which Hanoi increased by 49.8%; Ho Chi Minh City increased by 23%; Ha Nam increased by 88%; Da Nang increased by 86.3%; Quang Ninh increased by 21.5%; Can Tho increased by 9%; Hai Phong increased by 4%...
According to experts, this is the effect of favorable visa policies, tourism stimulus programs as well as the efforts of the government and people in advertising and promotion.
In particular, during the Lunar New Year, the country's tourism industry is estimated to welcome and serve 10.5 million domestic visitors, including about 3.5 million staying guests. Average room capacity is estimated at 45 - 50% at the system of tourist accommodation facilities (in which high-end tourist accommodation facilities from 4 to 5 stars in some key tourist localities reach capacity). higher, focusing on the 3rd and 4th days of Tet). This is also considered an encouraging signal for the tourism industry in 2024.
(Tap chi Mot the gioi)