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Int’l search volume for Vietnam tourism increases remarkably

Foreign visitors’ searches for trips to Vietnam have increased significantly since the reopening of the tourism sector, according to a report from Google Destination Insights.
Int’l search volume for Vietnam tourism increases remarkably ảnh 1Nha Trang is an ideal destination for international tourists. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Foreign visitors’ searches for trips to Vietnamhave increased significantly since the reopening of the tourism sector,according to a report from Google Destination Insights.

Thereport from Google shows that the search volume for flights and accommodationhas increased sharply by 25 to 50 percent since Vietnam fullyreopened borders to tourists on March 15. This is the second highestgrowth rate in the world, behind Qatar with more than 75 percent.

Fromthe beginning of April, keywords related to Vietnam's tourism, such as"Vietnam tourist", "Vietnam tourism", "Vietnamtrip", "Vietnam travel” all increased at 100 percent to 350 percenton Google Trends.

Peoplelooking for tourism information in Vietnam mostly came from the US, Singapore,Philippines, Australia, India, the UK, and Canada.

Internationaltourists are also interested in policies on visas, insurance, package toursand keywords "tourist visa Vietnam 2022", "travel insuranceVietnam trip", and "Vietnam tour".

Keywordssuch as "Saigontourist Vietnam", "Ho chi minh tourist","Trang An", "Ha Long Vinpearl", "Nha Trang" werealso frequently searched on Google.

Itis considered a positive sign for Vietnam's tourism sector, especially as it isstriving to regain growth momentum.

Topromote tourism, the Government is making efforts to organise safeentertainment activities and to issue guidance on treatment of touristsinfected with COVID-19 in order to provide friendly and safe tourism services.

Visaand tourism policies are also being reviewed to revive this sector.

Notably,the 31st SEA Games taking place from May 12 to 23 is expected to boost thetourism sector in Hanoi and other provinces by welcoming thousands of fans andtourists from the region and around the world./.
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