Foreigners visit Hanoi (Photo: tuoitre.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The number oftourists to the capital city of Hanoi hit 18.9 million in the first nine months of 2023, up 36.5% year-on-year, reported the municipalDepartment of Tourism.
Of the figure, foreign tourist arrivals reached 3.2 million, marking a four-fold increase compared to the same period of last year and surpassing this year's target of 3 million, while the number of domestic visitors rose by 20.2% year on year to 15.7 million.
Total tourism revenue was estimated at 69.3trillion VND (2.88 billion USD), up 66.9% year-on-year.
Hanoi has consistently received high praisefrom international tourism organisations, ranking among the most attractivedestinations in the world. On September 6, Hanoi was once again recognised as thetop city destination in Asia for 2023.
Director of the Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang said the sector has launchedvarious types of tourism that align with the strengths of each area, such assport tourism in outlying district of Soc Son, community-based tourism with afocus on health care in Ba Vi and Soc Son districts, and hot air balloontourism in Tay Ho and Long Bien districts and Son Tay township.
It has improved tourism destinationinfrastructure, including transport connectivity between touristdestinations and the city's road network.
It is also diversifying communication methodsacross digital platforms to attract visitors to the city with the consistentmessages "Hanoi - Come to Love" and "Hanoi - A Safe, Friendly,Quality and Attractive Tourism Destination"./.
