Hà Nội pledges to become country's leading tourism centre

VietnamNews - Oct 25, 2026

The capital city vows to welcome and serve about 47-50.5 million tourists with an average growth rate of 7.0-8.5 per cent per year during the 2026-30 period, including 13-15 million foreign visitors and 34-35.5 million domestic tourists by 2030.

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