GITNUXREPORT 2026

Vietnam Tourism Statistics

Vietnam's international tourism surged dramatically in 2023, nearing its pre-pandemic peak.

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Key Statistics

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Vietnam's hotels numbered 32,000 establishments with 678,000 rooms in 2023

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Occupancy rate of 3-5 star hotels reached 74.6% in 2023

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Hanoi had 22,000 hotel rooms with 65% occupancy in Q4 2023

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Ho Chi Minh City boasted 45,000 rooms, 70% occupancy rate in 2023

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Da Nang's 18,000 hotel rooms saw 80% occupancy in peak season 2023

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Phu Quoc's room capacity grew 25% to 35,000 rooms in 2023

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5-star hotels in Vietnam increased by 15% to 180 properties in 2023

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Average room rate (ARR) for upscale hotels was $120/night in 2023

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Homestays numbered over 10,000, hosting 20% of domestic tourists

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Resort developments in coastal areas added 12,000 rooms in 2023

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Hanoi Old Quarter hotels had 85% occupancy during Tet 2024

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Halong Bay area accommodations reached 1,500 properties

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Nha Trang's 15,000 rooms saw 75% occupancy

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Sapa hill station hotels grew 20% in capacity to 8,000 rooms

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Hoi An had 2,500 heritage homestays and hotels

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Online booking platforms captured 60% of hotel reservations in 2023

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Airbnb listings in Vietnam exceeded 50,000 in major cities

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Luxury resorts like InterContinental Phu Quoc had 95% occupancy

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Budget hotels under $50/night comprised 40% of supply

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RevPAR for 4-5 star hotels rose 28% to $85 in 2023

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New hotel openings totaled 120 properties adding 15,000 rooms in 2023

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Green-certified hotels increased to 150 in 2023

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Family-friendly accommodations grew 18%

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Boutique hotels numbered 500, popular with Europeans

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Conference hotels hosted 1,200 events with 300,000 delegates

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Hoi An had 28 UNESCO World Heritage sites visited by 5 million tourists in 2023

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Halong Bay welcomed 6.8 million visitors, generating $250 million

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Sapa terraced fields drew 3.5 million tourists in 2023

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Hoi An ancient town hosted 4.2 million visitors, up 25%

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Cu Chi Tunnels visited by 2.5 million, mostly internationals

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Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park saw 1.2 million cave explorers

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Ninh Binh's Trang An landscape attracted 7 million visitors

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Phu Quoc National Park hosted 2 million eco-tourists

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My Son Sanctuary received 800,000 cultural tourists

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Imperial City Hue visited by 3 million in 2023

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Ba Na Hills theme park drew 4.5 million visitors

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Vinpearl Nha Trang amusement park hosted 2.8 million

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Sun World Ha Long Park saw 2.2 million thrill-seekers

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Cat Ba Island attracted 3.1 million beachgoers

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Con Dao Islands welcomed 1.1 million nature lovers

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Tam Coc boat rides taken by 4 million tourists annually

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Hang Son Doong cave tours limited to 1,000 premium visitors/year at $3,000 each

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Water puppet shows in Hanoi viewed by 1.5 million

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Night markets visited by 10 million shoppers

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Street food tours in HCMC participated by 800,000

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Golf courses played by 500,000 tourists on 50 courses

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Diving sites in Phu Quoc dived by 200,000 enthusiasts

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Trekking in Sapa routes hiked by 1.8 million

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Mekong Delta homestays stayed by 2.5 million

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Cham Islands marine park visited by 500,000 snorkelers

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In 2023, Vietnam welcomed 12.6 million international visitors, a 244.2% surge from 2022

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Vietnam's international tourist arrivals reached 8.8 million in the first half of 2023, up 112% year-on-year

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South Korea topped as Vietnam's largest source market with 2.1 million visitors in 2023, accounting for 16.7% of total arrivals

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In 2019 pre-pandemic peak, Vietnam hosted 18 million international tourists

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Q1 2024 saw 4.64 million foreign visitors to Vietnam, a 72% rise from Q1 2023

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China contributed 1.5 million tourists to Vietnam in 2023, second largest market at 11.9%

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International arrivals via Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi hit 4.2 million in 2023, up 180%

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Taiwan sent 865,000 visitors to Vietnam in 2023, ranking third at 6.9%

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In 2022, Vietnam's tourist arrivals recovered to 3.7 million, 20% of 2019 levels

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US tourists to Vietnam numbered 522,000 in 2023, up 116% from 2022

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Australia provided 430,000 visitors in 2023, a 153% increase year-on-year

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India sent 336,000 tourists to Vietnam in 2023, fifth largest market

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Europe contributed 1.8 million arrivals to Vietnam in 2023, led by Russia at 456,000

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Domestic tourist numbers in Vietnam reached 103 million in 2023, up 11.5%

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Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat Airport handled 3.1 million international arrivals in 2023

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Da Nang International Airport saw 2.1 million foreign passengers in 2023, 250% growth

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Phu Quoc Island welcomed 3.2 million visitors in 2023, mostly domestic

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Halong Bay area recorded 2.5 million tourists in 2023, up 45%

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In Jan 2024, Vietnam had 1.23 million foreign arrivals, 14% above 2019

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ASEAN tourists to Vietnam totaled 3.2 million in 2023, led by Thailand at 1.1 million

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Japan sent 478,000 visitors in 2023, recovering 85% of pre-pandemic levels

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Germany contributed 240,000 tourists in 2023, up 90%

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UK arrivals to Vietnam were 210,000 in 2023

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France sent 450,000 visitors, strong European market

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Malaysia provided 590,000 tourists in 2023

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Singapore arrivals numbered 450,000 in 2023

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Cambodia sent 1.2 million visitors across border in 2023

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Laos contributed 800,000 land border tourists

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Thailand tourists totaled 1.1 million in 2023

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Philippines sent 300,000 visitors in 2023

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International tourists spent $8.7 billion in Vietnam in 2023, up 344% from 2022

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Average spending per international tourist was $692 in 2023

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Domestic tourism expenditure reached VND 546 trillion ($22.7 billion) in 2023

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Shopping accounted for 28% of foreign tourist spending in 2023, totaling $2.4 billion

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Food and beverage spending by tourists hit $1.9 billion in 2023

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Accommodation revenue from tourists was $2.1 billion in 2023

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In H1 2023, foreign tourists spent $3.5 billion, up 4.7 times YoY

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Average length of stay for international tourists was 11.5 days in 2023, boosting spending

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Q4 2023 tourist expenditure was VND 190 trillion, 10% above 2019

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Hanoi generated $1.2 billion from tourism spending in 2023

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Ho Chi Minh City tourism revenue hit $3.8 billion in 2023

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Da Nang's tourist spending totaled $1.1 billion in 2023

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Phu Quoc Island saw $850 million in tourist expenditure in 2023

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Hotel bookings contributed 45% of total spending, averaging $95/night

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Transport spending by tourists was $1.5 billion, mainly airfares

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Entertainment and sightseeing expenditure reached $1.2 billion in 2023

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Souvenir purchases totaled $2 billion, 23% of spending

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Luxury tourism segment spending grew 30% to $1.5 billion in 2023

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MICE tourism generated $900 million in expenditure

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Medical tourism spending was $500 million in 2023

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Adventure tourism expenditure hit $400 million

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Cultural tourism spending totaled $1.8 billion

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Beach tourism revenue from spending was $2.2 billion in 2023

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Food tourism expenditure reached $1.9 billion

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Eco-tourism spending grew to $600 million in 2023

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Wedding tourism generated $300 million

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Golf tourism expenditure was $250 million in 2023

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Cruise tourism spending totaled $400 million

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Halong Bay tourist spending per visitor averaged $450

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Hanoi Old Quarter shopping spending $800 million

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Hoi An ancient town expenditure $500 million

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Vietnam's international airports handled 55 million passengers in 2023

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Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) saw 25 million passengers, 90% recovery

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Tan Son Nhat (HCMC) processed 38 million passengers in 2023

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Domestic flights carried 42 million passengers, up 15%

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Vietnam Airlines flew 20 million passengers in 2023

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Vietjet Air transported 25 million passengers, low-cost leader

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Bamboo Airways carried 5 million passengers in 2023

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High-speed rail planning for Hanoi-HCMC by 2030

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Domestic train passengers totaled 6 million tourists

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Cruise ship calls to Vietnam ports reached 850 in 2023

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Hai Phong port welcomed 200 cruise ships, 150,000 passengers

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Phu My cruise terminal handled 300,000 pax

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Bus tourists numbered 25 million domestic trips

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Ride-hailing apps like Grab served 1 billion trips, 40% tourism-related

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Rental car market grew 25% to 500,000 vehicles for tourists

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Motorbike rentals popular, 2 million units for tourists annually

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Ferry services to islands carried 10 million passengers

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E-visa issuance reached 1.2 million in 2023, easing access

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New expressways added 500km, improving connectivity

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Bicycle tourism routes attracted 1 million riders

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Halong Bay cruises operated 5,000 trips with 1.5 million pax

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Mekong Delta boat tours served 3 million tourists

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Vietnam tourism expected to reach 18 million international arrivals by 2025

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Tourism GDP contribution projected at 10% by 2030

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Sustainable tourism investments to hit $5 billion by 2025

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Digital nomad visas launched, targeting 100,000 arrivals by 2025

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Halal tourism market to grow 20% annually to 2028

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MICE events projected to host 500,000 delegates yearly by 2025

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Luxury tourism segment to double to 10% of market by 2030

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Eco-tourism parks to expand to 50 sites by 2025

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Cruise tourism calls forecasted at 1,500 ships by 2025

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Air connectivity to double routes to Europe by 2025

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Vietnam isn't just back on the travel map—it's exploding with a record-breaking 12.6 million international visitors in 2023, a staggering 244% surge that signals a powerful tourism revival.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, Vietnam welcomed 12.6 million international visitors, a 244.2% surge from 2022
  • Vietnam's international tourist arrivals reached 8.8 million in the first half of 2023, up 112% year-on-year
  • South Korea topped as Vietnam's largest source market with 2.1 million visitors in 2023, accounting for 16.7% of total arrivals
  • International tourists spent $8.7 billion in Vietnam in 2023, up 344% from 2022
  • Average spending per international tourist was $692 in 2023
  • Domestic tourism expenditure reached VND 546 trillion ($22.7 billion) in 2023
  • Vietnam's hotels numbered 32,000 establishments with 678,000 rooms in 2023
  • Occupancy rate of 3-5 star hotels reached 74.6% in 2023
  • Hanoi had 22,000 hotel rooms with 65% occupancy in Q4 2023
  • Vietnam's international airports handled 55 million passengers in 2023
  • Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) saw 25 million passengers, 90% recovery
  • Tan Son Nhat (HCMC) processed 38 million passengers in 2023
  • Hoi An had 28 UNESCO World Heritage sites visited by 5 million tourists in 2023
  • Halong Bay welcomed 6.8 million visitors, generating $250 million
  • Sapa terraced fields drew 3.5 million tourists in 2023

Vietnam's international tourism surged dramatically in 2023, nearing its pre-pandemic peak.

Accommodation

1Vietnam's hotels numbered 32,000 establishments with 678,000 rooms in 2023
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2Occupancy rate of 3-5 star hotels reached 74.6% in 2023
Verified
3Hanoi had 22,000 hotel rooms with 65% occupancy in Q4 2023
Verified
4Ho Chi Minh City boasted 45,000 rooms, 70% occupancy rate in 2023
Directional
5Da Nang's 18,000 hotel rooms saw 80% occupancy in peak season 2023
Single source
6Phu Quoc's room capacity grew 25% to 35,000 rooms in 2023
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75-star hotels in Vietnam increased by 15% to 180 properties in 2023
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8Average room rate (ARR) for upscale hotels was $120/night in 2023
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9Homestays numbered over 10,000, hosting 20% of domestic tourists
Directional
10Resort developments in coastal areas added 12,000 rooms in 2023
Single source
11Hanoi Old Quarter hotels had 85% occupancy during Tet 2024
Verified
12Halong Bay area accommodations reached 1,500 properties
Verified
13Nha Trang's 15,000 rooms saw 75% occupancy
Verified
14Sapa hill station hotels grew 20% in capacity to 8,000 rooms
Directional
15Hoi An had 2,500 heritage homestays and hotels
Single source
16Online booking platforms captured 60% of hotel reservations in 2023
Verified
17Airbnb listings in Vietnam exceeded 50,000 in major cities
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18Luxury resorts like InterContinental Phu Quoc had 95% occupancy
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19Budget hotels under $50/night comprised 40% of supply
Directional
20RevPAR for 4-5 star hotels rose 28% to $85 in 2023
Single source
21New hotel openings totaled 120 properties adding 15,000 rooms in 2023
Verified
22Green-certified hotels increased to 150 in 2023
Verified
23Family-friendly accommodations grew 18%
Verified
24Boutique hotels numbered 500, popular with Europeans
Directional
25Conference hotels hosted 1,200 events with 300,000 delegates
Single source

Accommodation Interpretation

Vietnam’s tourism industry is putting on quite the show, with luxury resorts practically selling out while budget hotels keep the stage accessible, homestays charm the locals, and everyone is racing to build more rooms—proving the country is no longer just a hidden gem but a fully-booked, high-demand star performer.

Attractions

1Hoi An had 28 UNESCO World Heritage sites visited by 5 million tourists in 2023
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2Halong Bay welcomed 6.8 million visitors, generating $250 million
Verified
3Sapa terraced fields drew 3.5 million tourists in 2023
Verified
4Hoi An ancient town hosted 4.2 million visitors, up 25%
Directional
5Cu Chi Tunnels visited by 2.5 million, mostly internationals
Single source
6Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park saw 1.2 million cave explorers
Verified
7Ninh Binh's Trang An landscape attracted 7 million visitors
Verified
8Phu Quoc National Park hosted 2 million eco-tourists
Verified
9My Son Sanctuary received 800,000 cultural tourists
Directional
10Imperial City Hue visited by 3 million in 2023
Single source
11Ba Na Hills theme park drew 4.5 million visitors
Verified
12Vinpearl Nha Trang amusement park hosted 2.8 million
Verified
13Sun World Ha Long Park saw 2.2 million thrill-seekers
Verified
14Cat Ba Island attracted 3.1 million beachgoers
Directional
15Con Dao Islands welcomed 1.1 million nature lovers
Single source
16Tam Coc boat rides taken by 4 million tourists annually
Verified
17Hang Son Doong cave tours limited to 1,000 premium visitors/year at $3,000 each
Verified
18Water puppet shows in Hanoi viewed by 1.5 million
Verified
19Night markets visited by 10 million shoppers
Directional
20Street food tours in HCMC participated by 800,000
Single source
21Golf courses played by 500,000 tourists on 50 courses
Verified
22Diving sites in Phu Quoc dived by 200,000 enthusiasts
Verified
23Trekking in Sapa routes hiked by 1.8 million
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24Mekong Delta homestays stayed by 2.5 million
Directional
25Cham Islands marine park visited by 500,000 snorkelers
Single source

Attractions Interpretation

Vietnam's tourism landscape is a masterclass in balancing mass appeal with exclusive niches, where millions flock to ancient towns and terraced fields while a fortunate few pay a king's ransom to explore the planet's most magnificent caves.

Tourist Arrivals

1In 2023, Vietnam welcomed 12.6 million international visitors, a 244.2% surge from 2022
Verified
2Vietnam's international tourist arrivals reached 8.8 million in the first half of 2023, up 112% year-on-year
Verified
3South Korea topped as Vietnam's largest source market with 2.1 million visitors in 2023, accounting for 16.7% of total arrivals
Verified
4In 2019 pre-pandemic peak, Vietnam hosted 18 million international tourists
Directional
5Q1 2024 saw 4.64 million foreign visitors to Vietnam, a 72% rise from Q1 2023
Single source
6China contributed 1.5 million tourists to Vietnam in 2023, second largest market at 11.9%
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7International arrivals via Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi hit 4.2 million in 2023, up 180%
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8Taiwan sent 865,000 visitors to Vietnam in 2023, ranking third at 6.9%
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9In 2022, Vietnam's tourist arrivals recovered to 3.7 million, 20% of 2019 levels
Directional
10US tourists to Vietnam numbered 522,000 in 2023, up 116% from 2022
Single source
11Australia provided 430,000 visitors in 2023, a 153% increase year-on-year
Verified
12India sent 336,000 tourists to Vietnam in 2023, fifth largest market
Verified
13Europe contributed 1.8 million arrivals to Vietnam in 2023, led by Russia at 456,000
Verified
14Domestic tourist numbers in Vietnam reached 103 million in 2023, up 11.5%
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15Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat Airport handled 3.1 million international arrivals in 2023
Single source
16Da Nang International Airport saw 2.1 million foreign passengers in 2023, 250% growth
Verified
17Phu Quoc Island welcomed 3.2 million visitors in 2023, mostly domestic
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18Halong Bay area recorded 2.5 million tourists in 2023, up 45%
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19In Jan 2024, Vietnam had 1.23 million foreign arrivals, 14% above 2019
Directional
20ASEAN tourists to Vietnam totaled 3.2 million in 2023, led by Thailand at 1.1 million
Single source
21Japan sent 478,000 visitors in 2023, recovering 85% of pre-pandemic levels
Verified
22Germany contributed 240,000 tourists in 2023, up 90%
Verified
23UK arrivals to Vietnam were 210,000 in 2023
Verified
24France sent 450,000 visitors, strong European market
Directional
25Malaysia provided 590,000 tourists in 2023
Single source
26Singapore arrivals numbered 450,000 in 2023
Verified
27Cambodia sent 1.2 million visitors across border in 2023
Verified
28Laos contributed 800,000 land border tourists
Verified
29Thailand tourists totaled 1.1 million in 2023
Directional
30Philippines sent 300,000 visitors in 2023
Single source

Tourist Arrivals Interpretation

Vietnam's tourism industry has launched a spectacular comeback, transforming from a cautious whisper in 2022 to a confident roar in 2023, with a 244% surge in international visitors proving that everyone from Seoul to Singapore has decided the phở is, indeed, worth the flight.

Tourist Expenditure

1International tourists spent $8.7 billion in Vietnam in 2023, up 344% from 2022
Verified
2Average spending per international tourist was $692 in 2023
Verified
3Domestic tourism expenditure reached VND 546 trillion ($22.7 billion) in 2023
Verified
4Shopping accounted for 28% of foreign tourist spending in 2023, totaling $2.4 billion
Directional
5Food and beverage spending by tourists hit $1.9 billion in 2023
Single source
6Accommodation revenue from tourists was $2.1 billion in 2023
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7In H1 2023, foreign tourists spent $3.5 billion, up 4.7 times YoY
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8Average length of stay for international tourists was 11.5 days in 2023, boosting spending
Verified
9Q4 2023 tourist expenditure was VND 190 trillion, 10% above 2019
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10Hanoi generated $1.2 billion from tourism spending in 2023
Single source
11Ho Chi Minh City tourism revenue hit $3.8 billion in 2023
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12Da Nang's tourist spending totaled $1.1 billion in 2023
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13Phu Quoc Island saw $850 million in tourist expenditure in 2023
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14Hotel bookings contributed 45% of total spending, averaging $95/night
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15Transport spending by tourists was $1.5 billion, mainly airfares
Single source
16Entertainment and sightseeing expenditure reached $1.2 billion in 2023
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17Souvenir purchases totaled $2 billion, 23% of spending
Verified
18Luxury tourism segment spending grew 30% to $1.5 billion in 2023
Verified
19MICE tourism generated $900 million in expenditure
Directional
20Medical tourism spending was $500 million in 2023
Single source
21Adventure tourism expenditure hit $400 million
Verified
22Cultural tourism spending totaled $1.8 billion
Verified
23Beach tourism revenue from spending was $2.2 billion in 2023
Verified
24Food tourism expenditure reached $1.9 billion
Directional
25Eco-tourism spending grew to $600 million in 2023
Single source
26Wedding tourism generated $300 million
Verified
27Golf tourism expenditure was $250 million in 2023
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28Cruise tourism spending totaled $400 million
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29Halong Bay tourist spending per visitor averaged $450
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30Hanoi Old Quarter shopping spending $800 million
Single source
31Hoi An ancient town expenditure $500 million
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Tourist Expenditure Interpretation

While Vietnam's tourism roared back to life in 2023 with travelers generously splurging on everything from phở to five-star stays, the real story is that the country’s economy is being buoyed as much by a shopping spree in Hanoi's markets as by the serene beauty of Ha Long Bay.

Transportation

1Vietnam's international airports handled 55 million passengers in 2023
Verified
2Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) saw 25 million passengers, 90% recovery
Verified
3Tan Son Nhat (HCMC) processed 38 million passengers in 2023
Verified
4Domestic flights carried 42 million passengers, up 15%
Directional
5Vietnam Airlines flew 20 million passengers in 2023
Single source
6Vietjet Air transported 25 million passengers, low-cost leader
Verified
7Bamboo Airways carried 5 million passengers in 2023
Verified
8High-speed rail planning for Hanoi-HCMC by 2030
Verified
9Domestic train passengers totaled 6 million tourists
Directional
10Cruise ship calls to Vietnam ports reached 850 in 2023
Single source
11Hai Phong port welcomed 200 cruise ships, 150,000 passengers
Verified
12Phu My cruise terminal handled 300,000 pax
Verified
13Bus tourists numbered 25 million domestic trips
Verified
14Ride-hailing apps like Grab served 1 billion trips, 40% tourism-related
Directional
15Rental car market grew 25% to 500,000 vehicles for tourists
Single source
16Motorbike rentals popular, 2 million units for tourists annually
Verified
17Ferry services to islands carried 10 million passengers
Verified
18E-visa issuance reached 1.2 million in 2023, easing access
Verified
19New expressways added 500km, improving connectivity
Directional
20Bicycle tourism routes attracted 1 million riders
Single source
21Halong Bay cruises operated 5,000 trips with 1.5 million pax
Verified
22Mekong Delta boat tours served 3 million tourists
Verified

Transportation Interpretation

Vietnam's tourism sector is soaring from the skies to the seas, painting a bustling picture where low-cost carriers rule the air, domestic travel booms, and every port, road, and river pulses with millions of visitors eager to explore.

Trends

1Vietnam tourism expected to reach 18 million international arrivals by 2025
Verified
2Tourism GDP contribution projected at 10% by 2030
Verified
3Sustainable tourism investments to hit $5 billion by 2025
Verified
4Digital nomad visas launched, targeting 100,000 arrivals by 2025
Directional
5Halal tourism market to grow 20% annually to 2028
Single source
6MICE events projected to host 500,000 delegates yearly by 2025
Verified
7Luxury tourism segment to double to 10% of market by 2030
Verified
8Eco-tourism parks to expand to 50 sites by 2025
Verified
9Cruise tourism calls forecasted at 1,500 ships by 2025
Directional
10Air connectivity to double routes to Europe by 2025
Single source

Trends Interpretation

Vietnam is not just rolling out the welcome mat, but actively building an entire, diversified economic runway—complete with eco-parks, digital visas, and luxury lounges—to ensure that by 2030, tourism isn't just visiting, it's a major shareholder in the country's future.

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