Euromonitor International, the world’s leading independent provider of strategic market research, has announced the list of top 100 city destination of 2018, with three being in Vietnam.

A view of Ha Long Bay (Photo: VNA)
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Ha Long city in the northern coastal
province of Quang Ninh were placed at 39th, 51st and 53rd in terms of
international tourist arrivals in 2018, according to the report which covers
over 600 cities round the world.
The report predicted that Ho Chi Minh City will enjoy a 5.9 percent growth in
the field with over 5.8 million international arrivals. Meanwhile, the forecast
figures for Hanoi and Ha Long cities are 8 percent with 4.64 million
international visitors, and 12 percent with 4.48 million tourists,
respectively.
In this year’s rankings, Asia continues its rise. The region accounts for 41
out of the top 100 cities. This number has steadily risen from 37 in 2012.
According to the report, Hong Kong (China) is the most visited city with 29.8
million international visitors, representing a year on year expansion of 7
percent.
In the top 10 list of this year are also Bangkok, London, Singapore, Macau,
Paris, Dubai, New York, Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen.
The report said that global inbound arrivals are expected to grow by 5 percent
to 1.4 billion trips in 2018. At the same time, arrivals to this year’s top 100
city destinations are set to grow by 7.5 percent.
Source: VNA
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
In Lac Thuy district, the fertile alluvial land along the Boi River is now home to lush green mulberry gardens, marking the emergence of a new agricultural industry - mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming.
Officially opening in February, Ngoi Hoa Ecotourism Site (PriorBay Resort) in Suoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district, has quickly become a sought-after destination. It offers visitors a chance to indulge in distinctive and enticing experiences.
Gia Trang Heian Homestay, a unique cultural oasis in the heart of Hoa Binh city, has become a compelling attraction for tourists seeking ethnic cultural experiences within an urban setting. Bui Thi Hien, a local in Kim Boi district with aspiration for ethnic culture and community-based tourism development, created the homestay that seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary features.