Hanoi tourism welcomes 16.44 million visitors in 7 months

Of which, international tourists are estimated at over 425,000, up 20.8% over the same period last year (including 300,000 visitors with accommodation); domestic tourists are estimated at 2.1 million, up 5% over the same period last year. Total revenue from tourists is VND 9,247 billion, up 10.3% over the same period in 2023.

Thus, in the first 7 months of 2024, the total number of tourists to Hanoi reached 16.44 million, an increase of 11.8% over the same period in 2023. Of which, international tourists reached 3.43 million, an increase of 42.5% over the same period in 2023 (including 2.42 million international visitors with accommodation), domestic tourists reached 13.01 million, an increase of 5.8% over the same period in 2023. The high number of tourists led to total revenue from tourists reaching 63,602 billion VND, an increase of 18.9% over the same period in 2023.

International tourists visit Quang Phu Cau incense village (Ung Hoa). Photo: Hoai Nam

Director of Hanoi Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang said that from now until the end of 2024, Hanoi Department of Tourism will continue to carry out assigned tasks on innovating the organizational model, management methods, preserving and promoting the value of the historical relic site and special national scenic spot of Huong Son complex (My Duc district).

At the same time, complete the draft report for the Department of Justice to appraise the draft Decision of the Hanoi People's Committee on promulgating the "Regulations on the model for managing city-level tourist areas"; Advise on the report evaluating the implementation results of the set of criteria guiding environmental protection at tourist areas and spots in 2024.

Tourists visit West Lake lotus pond. Photo: Hoai Nam

In order to attract tourists to choose Hanoi as a destination, during this time, the capital's tourism industry will focus on organizing large-scale events such as the Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival 2024; a series of Hanoi sports tourism events 2024; a series of cultural and historical tourism product festival activities in Hanoi. At the same time, a conference will be held to meet and dialogue with tourism businesses and announce the domestic tourism stimulus program in Hanoi in 2024.

In addition, focus on building a pilot model for developing agricultural and rural tourism associated with new rural construction in Hanoi in the period of 2022-2025; Implement a plan to build a community tourism model associated with practical experiences in craft villages and tourist destinations associated with traditional cultural values ​​of ethnic minorities.

In order to promote the image of tourism in the capital, the tourism industry continues to promote the image of new destinations and tours of the capital on media channels. Promote the application of digital address platforms in tourism activities, continue to digitize the digital information system of tourist areas, attractions, and tourism service facilities in Hanoi.

Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/du-lich-ha-noi-don-16-44-trieu-luot-khach-trong-7-thang.html