Vietnam expects to receive eight million foreign holiday makers this year. (Photo: VOV)

Statistics by Google Destination Insights showed that Vietnam was the seventh most searched destination from March to June this year, and the only country in the region to make the top 20, the article wrote, adding that Vietnam tourism's strengths lie within its diverse landscapes.

Vietnam welcomed more than 5.5 million international visitors in the first half of this year, higher than the total count for the whole 2022. Vietnam expects to receive 8 million foreign holiday makers this year, yet the figure is projected to exceed 10 million, the article said.

It cited Director of Rustic Hospitality Group Bobby Nguyen as saying that most tourists to Vietnam were South Korean, Chinese, and Indian. 

Germany’s DW News said Vietnam tourism's strengths come from its relaxed visa policy. From Tuesday, the country will extend the validity of tourist's e-visas to 90 from 30 days, with multiple entries, and triple the duration of visa-free stays for visitors from certain countries to 45 days, according to the article.

Foreign experts were quoted saying that the visa policy is expected to give a boost to the domestic tourism industry.