HÀ NỘI — Tourism is a bright spot in Việt Nam's economic panorama in the first half of 2024 with revenue from accommodation and food services estimated at VNĐ356.4 trillion (US$14 billion), a year-on-year increase of 15.2 per cent. According to unofficial data, around 15 localities have reported tourism revenue of more than VNĐ10 trillion each, six higher than the figure recorded in the same period last year. Nearly 5.2 million tourists stayed overnight in Khánh Hòa in January-June, up 88 per cent against the same period last year. Its total revenue from tourism was estimated at over 26 trillion VND, up 97 per cent. Việt Nam targets 17-18 million foreign tourists and 110 million domestic ones, and about VNĐ840 trillion from tourism this year.
