Vietnam recorded its highest-ever number of international arrivals in a single month in January, continuing a strong post-pandemic tourism recovery, official data showed.
According to the National Statistics Office, nearly 2.5 million foreign visitors arrived in Vietnam in January, up 21.4 per cent from the previous month and 18.5 per cent year on year.
Arrivals by air accounted for more than 1.9 million, rising 8.8 per cent, while cruise ship arrivals reached 58,500, up 30 per cent. The number of visitors entering Vietnam by land surged 92.9 per cent to 440,700.
Asia remained Vietnam’s largest source market with more than 1.8 million visitors, up 12.3 per cent. Arrivals from Europe rose 59 per cent to 424,000, the fastest growth among major regions. Visitors from the Americas, Oceania and Africa increased 14.2 per cent, 13 per cent and 45.4 per cent, respectively.
The statistics agency said visa policy reform, stronger tourism promotion and more diversified tourism products were key factors driving the increase.
Vietnam aims to attract 25 million international visitors in 2026, serve 150 million domestic tourists and generate about VND 1.125 quadrillion (USD 46.5 billion) in tourism revenue.
