Vietnam welcomed nearly 10.7 million international arrivals in the first half of 2025, marking an increase of nearly 21% compared to the same period last year, and up 26% compared to 2019 – the ‘golden era’ of Vietnamese tourism before COVID-19 pandemic struck.

VOV.VN - Hanoi welcomed an estimated 3.16 million foreign visitors in the first five months of this year, marking a 20.2% increase from the same period in 2024, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City welcomed over 1.6 million foreign visitors in the first quarter of this year, marking an 18.2% increase from the same period in 2024, the municipal Department of Tourism announced on March 25.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed approximately 1.9 million foreign arrivals in February, up 23.7% compared to the same month last year, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VOV.VN - International visitors are showing an increasing interest in Vietnam as searches for travel to the Southeast Asian nation have increased significantly since the beginning of 2025, according to Google Destination Insights.

Vietnam’s tourism industry saw a remarkable recovery in 2024, leading Southeast Asia by recovering to 98% of its pre-COVID level, according to Indonesia’s en.tempo.co.

VOV.VN - Cruise ship Silver Dawn docked at Ha Long International Port of Quang Ninh province on January 29, the first day of the lunar New Year 2025, brining approximately 500 foreign visitors to the province.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City expects to receive 8.5 million international visitors and 45 million domestic visitors in 2025, and earn VND260,000 billion from tourism services, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism.

Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 4.6 million foreign visitors in the first 10 months of this year, a 12.9% increase compared to the same period in 2023, the municipal Department of Tourism announced on October 31.

As cultural tourism is popular among both domestic and foreign visitors, young Vietnamese people have embraced the trend and created a breath of fresh air in cultural tourism development. They have not only provided visitors with immerse experiences but also joined hands to preserve the local culture and reduce negative impact on the local ecological system.