International arrivals to Vietnam surge in first two months
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam welcomed nearly 50,000 foreign tourists in the first two months of 2022, up 72% year-on-year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported on Monday.
 Foreign visitors tour the ancient town of Hoi An. |
The majority of international holiday-makers arrived in Vietnam by air. The positive results were attributed to Vietnam’s pilot roadmap for re-opening its door to foreign tourists, and the resumption of international flights.
The tourism industry is implementing the second phase of a pilot program on welcoming international visitors, while making necessary preparations to fully reopen tourism activities from March 15.
This year, the sector is expected to serve 5 million foreigners.