Among the arrivals, the number of international tourists stood at an estimated 496,500, up 46.7% compared to the same period from 2023. The total tourism revenue reached over VND9 billion, representing a rise of 23.6% from last year.

According to the department, Hanoi served a total of 11.55 million visitors in the first five months of this year, up 14% on-year.

The total number included 2.64 million foreign holidaymakers and 8.91 million domestic visitors, thereby showing increases of 51.9% and 6.1%, respectively, from last year, the department reported.

Total revenue made from tourists during the January to May period was estimated to be at more than VND45 billion, a rise of 23% over the same period from 2023.

Hanoi welcomed around 24 million tourists throughout last year, a remarkable annual growth of 27%.

This year the capital is aiming to receive approximately 27 million visitors, including 5.5 million foreigners, up 9.2% and 16.4% on-year, respectively. The total revenue from tourism is expected to reach around VND103.74 trillion, an annual increase of 11.1%.