Hanoi tourism welcomes nearly 19 million visitors in 8 months

Thus, since the beginning of the year, the capital's tourism industry has welcomed 18.95 million visitors, an increase of 12.3% over the same period in 2023. International tourists reached 3.94 million, an increase of 42% over the same period in 2023, domestic tourists reached 15.1 million, an increase of 6.5% over the same period in 2023.

In August, the average room occupancy rate of the hotel sector was estimated at 57.3%, up 0.3% over the same period in 2023. Currently, Hanoi has 3,760 accommodation establishments with 71,246 rooms; of which 606 hotels and apartment buildings have been rated from 1 to 5 stars. The system of shopping, dining, and entertainment facilities that meet tourist service standards has attracted and served a large number of tourists and residents to visit and shop. The number of tourists increased, so the total revenue from tourists is estimated at 73,261 billion VND, up 19.2% over the same period in 2023.

Indian tourists visit the Temple of Literature. Photo: Hoai Nam

According to Director of Hanoi Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang, from September, Hanoi Department of Tourism will continue to coordinate with units to organize a series of events to attract tourists to Hanoi. Specifically, the Hanoi Ao Dai Festival 2024 and a series of Hanoi sports tourism events 2024; a series of thematic activities to develop cultural and historical tourism products in Hanoi. Organize conferences to meet and dialogue with tourism businesses and announce the domestic tourism stimulus program in Hanoi in 2024.

In addition, the Department of Tourism will build a pilot model for developing agricultural and rural tourism associated with new rural construction in the city. Build a community tourism model associated with practical experiences in craft villages and tourist destinations associated with traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities; build experiential tourism products associated with heritage values - relics at Ha Mo tourist destination (Dan Phuong)... At the same time, promote the application of digital platforms in tourism activities, digitize information systems on tourist areas, tourist destinations, tourism service establishments, and Hanoi tourism market.

Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/du-lich-ha-noi-don-gan-19-trieu-luot-khach-trong-8-thang.html