QUANG NINH TARGETS VND65 TRILLION IN TOURISM REVENUE THIS YEAR
The northern province of Quang Ninh earned nearly VND27.7 trillion from tourism in the January-May period and is stepping up major events as it pursues a full-year revenue target of VND65 trillion. According to Quang Ninh’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the province welcomed more than 10.1 million visitors in the first five months of the year, including over 7.9 million domestic travelers and 2.2 million international visitors.
VIETNAM WELCOMES 10.6 MILLION FOREIGN VISITORS IN JAN-MAY
Vietnam welcomed over 10.6 million international tourists in the first five months of this year, the highest number ever recorded for the period, boosting tourism-related spending and revenues from accommodation and food services. International arrivals in Vietnam totaled 1.78 million in May, down from April’s 2.03 million but still 16.5% higher than a year earlier. The five-month total reached a record 10.6 million foreign visitors, up 14.9% year-on-year.
VIETNAM, PHILIPPINES EXPAND TOURISM COOPERATION, PROMOTE DESTINATION CONNECTIVITY
Vietnam and the Philippines have signed a tourism cooperation program for the 2026-2029 period, creating new opportunities to boost visitor exchanges, strengthen destination connectivity, and expand cooperation in tourism development. The agreement was signed in Manila on June 1 during the state visit of Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to the Philippines.
HANOI’S TOURISM REVENUE NEARS VND63 TRILLION IN JAN-MAY
Hanoi City has welcomed nearly 15 million visitors in the first five months of 2026, generating an estimated VND62.77 trillion in tourism revenue, the city’s Department of Tourism reported. The capital city received around 14.98 million visitors between January and May, up 17.2% from a year earlier. International visitor arrivals rose 28.1% to 4.06 million, while domestic visitors increased 13.7% to 10.92 million.
PHU QUOC MAKES UP OVER 80% OF AN GIANG’S TOURISM REVENUE
Phu Quoc Special Zone has accounted for more than 81% of An Giang Province’s tourism revenue so far this year, while attracting nearly all international visitors to the province. Tourism revenue in An Giang has reached an estimated VND33.17 trillion in January-May, up 37.2% from a year earlier. The province has welcomed more than 13.3 million visitors, up 12.1%, while international arrivals have grown 48.4% to around 1.18 million, reported the Vietnam News Agency.
CAN THO TARGETS TOURISM REVENUE OF VND22 TRILLION BY 2030
By 2030, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho looks to attract around 18 million visitors and generate tourism revenue of VND20–22 trillion as it seeks to make tourism a key economic sector contributing at least 10% of the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP). The strategic target is outlined in a newly issued resolution by the Can Tho City Party Committee on accelerating tourism development.
HANOI CITY WANTS NIGHTTIME ECONOMY TO CONTRIBUTE 5% TO GRDP BY 2030
Hanoi City aims for its nighttime economy to contribute around 5% of the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) by 2030 under a new development plan approved by the municipal government. The Hanoi People’s Committee approved the plan for 2026-2030, with a vision to 2045, on May 9. The city expects the nighttime economy to become a new growth driver for its service and tourism sectors.
VIETNAM WELCOMES 8.8 MILLION FOREIGN VISITORS IN JAN-APR
International visitors to Vietnam in the first four months of 2026 rose 14.6% over the same period last year to over 8.8 million, with April alone seeing 2.03 million foreign arrivals, showed data from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT). It was also the first time the four-month figure exceeded 8.8 million. April marked the fourth straight month with more than two million visitors.
