According to statistics from the Vietnam National Tourism Administration, during the 3-day New Year holiday of 2024, the source of international visitors to Vietnam is mainly from the markets of Korea, China, Japan, America, Australia, Europe, Thailand, India.
Of which, Hanoi is estimated to welcome 72,000 visitors, an increase of 2.1 times compared to 2023; City. Ho Chi Minh welcomed 46,528 international visitors, an increase of 86.1% over the same period in 2023, Quang Ninh welcomed 2 super yachts with 3,700 international visitors on December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2024…
Foreign tourists experience and visit Nho Que River on January 1, 2024. Photo: Huy Hoang
New Year 2024: Ho Chi Minh City breaks out, welcoming millions of tourists
New Year 2024 also has a change in trend, when outbound tourism increases higher than the same period in 2022. The number of tours departing to destinations is quite diverse such as China, Taiwan (China), Korea China, Japan,… In particular, the form of day travel through border gates and border areas is widely chosen. Popular Southeast Asian routes such as Thailand, Singapore – Malaysia tour,… dominate in price and are chosen by Vietnamese tourists.
With the domestic market, some provinces and cities have increased sharply during the 2024 New Year holiday, of which Ho Chi Minh City is expected to welcome and serve 1.65 million visitors. Average room occupancy is estimated at about 87%, total revenue from tourists is estimated at 6,400 billion VND, an increase of more than 7% over the same period. Khanh Hoa province is estimated to welcome and serve about 465,900 visitors, with an average room occupancy rate of about 73%. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at 498 billion VND.
Tourists enjoy enjoying street bread in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Huy Hoang
Hanoi City is expected to welcome and serve about 402,000 visitors, an increase of 65% over the same period in 2023. Quang Ninh province is expected to welcome and serve about 170,000 visitors, reaching 160% over the same period. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at 340 billion VND.
Provinces and cities have made efforts to meet the needs, attract and increase spending and length of stay of domestic tourists. Some localities have proactively innovated and built diverse tourism products, while implementing many promotional programs and accompanying service packages. In particular, some localities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have launched many night tourism products, or some localities have tourism products associated with the cultural characteristics of ethnic minorities that are popular with tourists. favourite.
Vietnamese tourists visit Nho Que River on the first day of the new year, January 1, 2024. Photo: Huy Hoang
In addition, the need to experience local culture with unique highland tours, eco-tours, and resorts near home is also a priority choice for many tourists.
Besides, the activities of businesses, accommodation establishments, and events are also very exciting, attracting domestic and foreign tourists to visit and experience. These are events to welcome the new year – Countdown 2024 “Vietnam – A radiant journey” at two points of Phu Quoc bridge (Kien Giang) and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square (Hanoi) attracting thousands of people; The Wake-up Festival series of high-altitude fireworks displays along with a series of cultural and artistic activities, the welcoming ceremony for the “storming” tourist group in early 2024 are also highlights, attracting the attention of tourists and tourists. people…
Taking a boat tour on the Nho Que River is one of the experiences chosen by many domestic and international tourists. Photo taken on January 1, 2024. Huy Hoang
However, according to Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh – Director, Vietnam National Tourism Administration, the 3-day New Year holiday in 2024 still faces many difficulties and limitations, in which because the Tet holiday is not long, many guests prioritize Travel to visit relatives and family. Not to mention, the travel trend of tourists this year is to tighten spending, low purchasing power, cut public transportation costs (planes, trains) while transportation service prices increase during peak days, so a Some key tourist localities did not attract the expected number of visitors.
Domestic tourists staying in the country decreased because a part of them chose to travel abroad. The situation of local congestion and congestion on routes to tourist destinations in some localities has not improved. Although we have proactively built and renewed tourism products, the organization of various types of tourism has not been truly creative and diverse, and entertainment spots have not improved.
Phuong Vy
Share with PV Vietnamese peoplesinger Phuong Vy said she spent New Year 2024 with her family after days of devoting herself to the program. She is beautiful and rides the wind and waves: “My family will have a BBQ or small gathering at home, the couple will clean the house together. After that, I will be in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the New Year for a few days and then go to the US with my husband. It’s been quite a while, I haven’t had a chance to visit your family.”
Phuong Vy is having a relatively successful journey in “Beautiful sister riding the wind and waves”. (Photo: FBNV)
After a long period of silence, rarely appearing on reality TV shows, Phuong Vy’s appearance at She is beautiful and rides the wind and waves was well received by a large audience. For Phuong Vy, this is the motivation for her to continue to have new music products in 2024. “The road ahead must be many difficulties. Because my YouTube channel was taken down, the number of followers is very low. . I’ll almost have to start over from scratch. However, I’m not too pressured. I just try my best, wherever I go.”
Message to the audience Vietnamese people At the beginning of the year, Phuong Vy hopes that 2024 will be easier and more favorable for everyone, after the difficulties and economic fluctuations in the previous year.
“I wish everyone good luck and peace in life. With my own family, I just hope each member is healthy. At the age of 8, my daughter is still obedient and obedient to her mother like childhood years”.
Thuy Ngan
For actress Thuy Ngan, at New Year’s Eve, intimacy is the most important thing. That’s why, on New Year’s Day, the beauty decided to focus all her attention on her family, with the people she loves and is close to.
Talking about 2023, Thuy Ngan affirmed that she will achieve many goals in work and in life: “My biggest breakthrough is probably the project Above the drinking table, below the planning table, marked my first time starring in a movie. At the present time, I am completely satisfied with everything around me, and because of that, my appearance has become much better.”
Actress Thuy Ngan said she is completely satisfied with everything around her. (Photo: FBNV)
A short time ago, Thuy Ngan had a short business trip abroad. “The moment I set foot at the airport, I suddenly felt very free. I had what I wanted, could do what I liked, had health, had a family and was at a ripe time.” career. If there’s something unsatisfactory, it’s just not having enough time for yourself, not having time to travel and explore with your family.”
Thuy Ngan sends New Year 2024 wishes to readers Vietnamese people: “Wishing everyone a new year full of health, wherever you go, you will be surrounded by people who love you.”
Tran Nghia
On New Year’s Eve 2024, Tran Nghia did not go to the North to reunite with his family but decided to go with friends to a place on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City to camp, explore and experience new things.
“Normally, during Lunar New Year, I spend time with my family. This year’s New Year, I give myself some comfortable time after a year of participating in many artistic activities, with 4 different film projects. Each project has its own color and excitement.”
Actor Tran Nghia enjoys rest time after a busy year. (Photo: FBNV)
In 2023, Tran Nghia returned to dramas after 3 years of absence. He was highly appreciated for taking on the role of Tung in We are 8 years later, a character who often flirts and teases women, is completely different from his previous image. Currently, Tran Nghia is also appearing on television as a criminal in the movie Investigation Team No. 7. He takes on the character of Long, a tutor who plans to kidnap and extort due to being in heavy debt and unable to pay.
Share with Vietnamese people, Tran Nghia said, he always wants to try different roles, bringing new impressions to the audience. “Hopefully, in 2024, my career will have more special marks with cinematic works well received by the public.” The actor also wished readers a happy, creative and prosperous new year Vietnamese people.