International visitors to Hoi An rise sharply
Thursday, 25/01/2024 10:36 (GMT+7)
Among 4 million tourist arrivals to Hoi An city in the central coastal province of Quang Nam in 2023, foreign tourists numbered 3 million.
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| According to statistics, tourism in Hoi An City has recovered similarly to the period before the COVID-19 pandemic, in which international tourists accounted for more than 70%. |
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| Mr. Nguyen Van Lanh, Vice Chairman of the Hoi An People’s Committee said, thanks to removing entry and exit bottlenecks for international visitors (visa exemption policy and new e-visa issuance effective from August 15, 2023), the implementation of Resolution 82 of the Government has contributed to the gradually recovery of the tourism industry. |
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| Accordingly, in 2023, Hoi An welcomed 4 million visitors, up 99.79% against last year, of which international visitors reached 3 million, up 327.63% against last year. |
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| The total number of tickets for entrance to destinations reached more than 3.2 million, up 130.53%; including 2.6 million tickets bought by international visitors, up 304.58% year on year. The total number of overnight visitors reached more than 1.5 million, up 100.47% year on year, including 1.276 million international visitors. |
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| The Republic of Korea is the leading market sending international tourists to Hoi An with 215,305 visitors (20.65%), Taiwan (China) with 137,754 visitors (13.21%), and Australia with 83,875 visitors (8.05%). |
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| Visitors from England, France, Germany, and Spain also accounted for a high market share. In particular, visitor groups from Europe increased in the last months of the year. In 2023, Hoi An also recorded a rapid increase from nearby markets, belonging to the ASEAN bloc such as Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and especially Malaysian tourists ranking 5th among countries sending tourists to Hoi An. |
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| In 2024, Hoi An strives to welcome 4.3 million tourists, including 3.2 international tourists. The entire tourism industry's revenue is expected to hit 4,538.6 billion VND, up 9.64% year on year. |
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| A group of Western tourists researched and bought Hoi An lanterns as souvenirs. |
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| Yellow walls or mossy alleys in Hoi An are among the favorite places for tourists to take photos. |
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| International tourists save beautiful moments in Hoi An ancient town |
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| Tourists often choose restaurants or cafes in the old town to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine while admiring the peaceful scene. |
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| Many international tourist groups choose Tra Que Vegetable Village to visit and experience during their trip in Hoi An. |
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| Hoi An has also been praised by the Indian newspaper as "picturesque" and is the perfect destination for culture enthusiasts to freely explore. |
BTA (Photo: To Quoc News)