According to the article, Vietnam welcomed over 8.8 million international visitors in the first half of 2024, marking a 4.1% increase compared to the pre-Covid-19 period.

The report also noted that air travel remains the dominant mode of arrival, accounting for 83.8% of the total, equivalent to 7.4 million visitors.

The article highlighted the significant number of tourists from Northeast Asia, particularly South Korea and China, who comprise 47.2% of all international visitors to Vietnam.

Laophattananews emphasized that these two markets are crucial in helping Vietnam's tourism industry recover quickly. Moreover, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Vietnam has seen the most substantial growth over the past two years.

The publication predicts that the number of international visitors to Vietnam will continue to rise in the second half of the year. It also anticipates that Vietnam, described as "the neighboring country of Laos," will achieve its goal of attracting 17 to 18 million foreign tourists this year.

Do An