Vietnam welcomed around 4.68 million foreign tourists in the first two months of 2026, marking a year-on-year increase of 18.1%, according to the National Statistics Office.
In February alone, over 2.2 million international tourists visited the country, up 17.7% year-on-year.
Air travel remained the primary gateway for international tourists. During the January–February period, more than 3.8 million visitors arrived by air, accounting for 81.8% of total arrivals, and rising 12.8% from a year earlier. Meanwhile, land border arrivals recorded the fastest growth, reaching around 741,200 visitors, up 58.6% year-on-year. Sea arrivals totaled approximately 109,500 visitors, surging 10.2% year-on-year.
The rise in visitor numbers also contributed to higher tourism-related revenue. Travel service revenue during the first two months of the year was estimated at about VND15 trillion ($572 million), soaring 12.2% year-on-year.
Regarding source markets, the Republic of Korea remained the largest provider of visitors to Vietnam, followed by China. Other markets, including Russia, Taiwan (China), the United States, India, Japan and Malaysia, also maintained stable visitor flows.
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