More than 5.5 million international visitors to Hanoi in 9 months

Hanoi served more than 5.5 million international visitors in the first 9 months of 2025, a figure equal to 1/5 of the target set for the country's tourism industry.

Hanoi is a must-see destination for international visitors to Vietnam - Photo: NAM TRAN

According to the report of Hanoi Department of Tourism on September 29, in September 2025, the total number of tourists to Hanoi is estimated to reach nearly 4.2 million. International visitors alone reached about 667,000. This number of visitors brought in revenue of 12,000 billion VND for the capital.

Thus, in the first 9 months of 2025, the total number of tourists to Hanoi is estimated at 26.07 million, an increase of 23.8% over the same period in 2024.

International tourists are estimated at 5.5 million, of which 3.9 million are staying. Domestic tourists are estimated at 20.5 million. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at VND98,360 billion, up 20.7% over the same period in 2024.

In 2025, Hanoi tourism set a target of welcoming over 30 million visitors. Up to now, Hanoi has achieved 86% of the annual target.

Recently, Hanoi has actively participated in promoting the capital's tourism abroad with promotional programs in the European market, the IFTM Top Resa international tourism fair and cooperation in developing Vietnamese tourism in France.

In addition, Hanoi coordinated with Vietnam Airlines Corporation to announce the direct flight route Hanoi - Milan operating from July 1, 2025.

According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, in the context of domestic and international economic difficulties and challenges, the capital's tourism continues to recover and develop, achieving many positive results. The industry's development indicators all have high growth rates, exceeding the set plan.

Many projects of hotel complexes, resorts, and tourist trade service centers have been put into operation, meeting the needs of tourists.

In the final months of the year, the Department of Tourism will continue to improve the effectiveness and management of state management, build a safe and friendly tourism environment, and develop diverse, unique, high-quality tourism products suitable to market demand.

Strengthening tourism propaganda, promotion, and development of tourist markets; promoting digital transformation; training, fostering, and developing tourism human resources.

In addition, the department also focuses on planning and investing in developing tourism infrastructure in a synchronous, professional and modern direction. At the same time, it strengthens inspection work and builds a safe, friendly and civilized tourism environment.

NGUYEN HIEN

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/hon-5-5-trieu-khach-quoc-te-den-ha-noi-trong-9-thang-2025092915350748.htm