Hà Nội to welcome about 14 million tourists in six months. VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI The number of tourists to Hà Nội in the first six months of this year is expected to reach 14.05 million, an increase of 13.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2023, the municipal Department of Tourism reported.

Of the figure, the number of international arrivals is forecast to hit 3.14 million, a surge of 52.6 per cent year on year while domestic tourists are estimated at 10.3 million, up 6 per cent.

Total revenue from tourism in the period is approximated at nearly VNĐ55.4 trillion (US$2.2 billion), a year-on-year expansion of 22.8 per cent.

Hà Nội has 4,760 accommodation establishments with a total of 71,246 rooms; of which 607 hotels and apartment complexes have been rated from 1-5 stars, with 26,641 rooms.

In order to attract more tourists, the city has introduced several tourism products, such as the “South Thăng Long Heritage Road – Hà Nội” tourism route, the Miền village community tourism destination in Ba Vì District, and the Hà Nội- Hà Nam - Ninh Bình spiritual cultural tourism route, among others.

Hà Nội has affirmed its position as a major tourism hub of the country while popularising its image and tourism brand both in the region and the world.

International organisations, experts, and tourism service providers have continued to nominate and honour Hà Nội at prestigious, regional and international awards such as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination 2024 and Asia's Leading City Destination 2024.

The world's leading online travel platform Tripadvisor has honoured Hà Nội in the category of the Best Food Destination in the World 2024. VNA/VNS