Vietnam welcomes 7.3 million Korean tourists in 11 months
(VOVWORLD) -In the first 11 months of 2023, Vietnam received more than 7.3 million Korean tourists, a 220% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Tourists wait in line for check-in for a flight to Phu Quoc island at Incheon airport. (Photo: Anh Nguyen/VNA) |
Phu Quoc, Da Lat, and Nha Trang are among Korean travelers’ favorite destinations in Vietnam, the ministry said, adding that travelers are also looking to exploring different cities thanks to Vietnam’s diverse attractions.
Korean and Vietnamese airlines have quickly expanded their flight networks to emerging spots in Vietnam to meet tourists’ demand. Last Sunday, Republic of Korean Jin Air launched its Seoul-Phu Quoc route and the first flights for this route were fully booked.
Earlier this month, Vietnamese budget airline VietJet Air launched Busan-Phu Quoc route, which is the carrier’s 6th air routes from Busan to Vietnam’s major cities of HCMC, Hanoi, and Da Nang.
Last week, Korean budget airline Jeju Air became the first domestic airline to offer regular flights to Da Lat city from Incheon, with a frequency of 7 flights per week.