Vietnam Sees 22% Rise in 10-Month International Arrivals, Lagging Behind Thailand

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Tourism Growth in Vietnam

Vietnam has seen a significant increase in foreign tourist arrivals, with 17.2 million visitors recorded in the first 10 months of this year. This represents a 22% growth compared to the previous year. However, it still lags behind Thailand, which reported 26.8 million tourists during the same period.

Top Source Markets

Mainland China continues to be the leading source of tourists for Vietnam, with 4.3 million arrivals between January and October. This marks a 43% year-on-year increase. Following China are South Korea with 3.59 million visitors, Taiwan with 1.03 million, the United States with 684,000, and Japan with 678,000.

The remaining top 10 markets include India with 574,000 tourists, Cambodia with 549,000, Russia with 501,000, Malaysia with 454,000, and Australia with 447,000.

October Performance

In October alone, Vietnam welcomed 1.73 million tourists, showing a 14% increase from the previous months. The period between October and April is considered the peak season for Western tourists looking for a winter escape.

Factors Contributing to Growth

Tourism experts have highlighted several factors that have contributed to Vietnam's strong performance. These include favorable visa policies, expanded promotional campaigns, and a series of events held to celebrate major national holidays. These initiatives have helped attract more international visitors to the country.

Future Targets

Vietnam has set an ambitious target of welcoming 23 to 25 million foreign tourists by the end of this year. This goal reflects the country's continued efforts to boost its tourism sector and enhance its global appeal.

Comparison with Thailand

In contrast, Thailand welcomed nearly 27 million foreign tourists from January 1 to October 31, marking a decrease of over 7% compared to the same period last year. This decline highlights the challenges faced by the region's tourism industry amid ongoing global economic and political uncertainties.

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