Travel searches for Vietnam's northern region rise despite Typhoon Yagi impacts

By Hoang Phong    October 29, 2024 | 02:17 am PT
Travel searches for Vietnam's northern region rise despite Typhoon Yagi impacts
Cat Co beach in Hai Phong, northern Vietnam. Photo by VnExpress/Le Tan
Searches for accommodation in northern tourist destinations like Hanoi, Ha Long, and Cat Ba with check-in dates from August to October this year increased by 4% year-on-year, despite the severe impacts of Typhoon Yagi.

This trend underscores the resilience of Vietnam’s tourism sector following Typhoon Yagi, which made landfall over Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, home to UNESCO heritage sites and popular attractions, on Sept. 7, according to a report by online travel platform Agoda based on its booking data.

"We are confident that visitors will gradually return to these areas as clean-up and rebuilding efforts continue," said Lam Vu, country director of Agoda Vietnam.

September marks the peak travel season in northern Vietnam, offering cooler weather and picturesque scenery. Mountainous areas such as Ha Giang and Sa Pa are particularly known for their golden rice terraces at this time of year.

In response to the typhoon’s heavy damage, northern localities like Ha Long, Cat Ba, Ha Giang, and Sa Pa have launched quick clean-up campaigns to welcome back tourists.

Last month, over 3,500 Chinese tourists visited Ha Long Bay aboard the five-star cruise ship Costa Serena.

 
 
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