Current status of tourism abroad

1. Current situation of overseas tourist

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has just announced that by
2023, the number of international tourists could reach 80% to 95%
compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Every region across the globe recorded a notable increase in international
tourist arrivals.
 Middle East: There was a high increase, the number of visitors increased
by 83% compared to the pandemic.
 Europe: Reach nearly 80% of pre-pandemic levels when welcoming 585
million visitors in 2022.
 Africa and America: Recovering about 65% of pre-pandemic passenger
numbers.
 Asia Pacific: Only reached 23% due to pandemic-related restrictions,
relatively slow compared to other areas.
Although inflation, including pressure from rising oil prices, is a risk factor
along with high frequency and customer fluctuations, many experts predict
that the total number of global tourists will increase sharply in 2024.

UNWTO report statistics show that revenue from international tourism

has increased again and reached the 1 trillion USD mark in 2022, an
increase of 50% in real value compared to 2021, thanks to the important
recovery of tourism. international. International visitor spending reached
64% compared to pre-pandemic levels (in real terms, down 36% compared
to 2019).

2. Featured locations
 Asia Pacific
Recently, Asia Media Center also said that 2023 is a big year for tourism
in Asia - Pacific. Signs of prosperity in Asian tourism are evidenced in the
fact that many countries in the region have welcomed a rapid increase in
tourist numbers. The recovery momentum of Chinese tourists going
abroad is forecast to be very strong.
As the country with the largest area in Asia and the largest population
in the world, China impresses tourists with its diversity of races,
lifestyles, cultures and even natural terrain.

With strong technological, economic and increasingly modern

development, this country still fully retains its national identity and
historical beauty over hundreds of thousands of years. Tourist
destinations in China that you should explore.

o Beijing
Dubbed the "heart" of China, Beijing possesses a modern pace of life
and a bustling urban area but still fully retains its traditional beauty with
ancient historical buildings and a proud culture. We can feel the majestic
and majestic beauty of places such as:
+ Imperial Palace - Forbidden City
 The Imperial Palace was a royal palace in China during the Ming and
Qing dynasties, at that time it was called the Forbidden City, later it was
called the Imperial Palace.

Forbidden City
This city is the quintessence of ancient Chinese palace architecture,
covering an area of 720,000 square meters, of which:
 The building has an area of 150,000 square meters,
 The whole city has more than 70 large and small palaces
Such large-scale works have been preserved to this day; is one of the
most complete ancient architectural works, which has become a 5A
national scenic spot; It is ranked among the 5 largest palaces in the
world and is a key cultural relic protected by China's protection unit.
When talking about Beijing, we cannot ignore Peking Roast Duck - a
unique Chinese cuisine.
 Peking roast duck still retains its own meaning as this dish conquers the
hearts of most diners who have ever tasted it. Although the recipe for making
the famous roast duck is widely published, not every place produces a delicious
roast duck dish.

 Europe
With a beauty that is both ancient, quiet and vibrantly modern, home
to great human civilizations, majestic and diverse natural landscapes, rich
cuisine, and top-notch architectural works, Europe Europe is always the
dream destination of many people.
o Paris (France)
Paris is the current capital of France, one of the three cities with
the fastest growing economies in the world after New York and
London. This is an important administrative center, located in the
North, at the intersection of two large rivers Seine and Marne.
The capital Paris is also known as the world fashion center, the
cradle of many famous global brands such as Dior, Hermes or Lanvin...
Besides, coming to Paris is setting foot in the land of love. love and
romance, where people immerse themselves in melodious music
imbued with French culture. Paris is also the location of many famous
events throughout the year, with a lavish lifestyle that is always the
destination of many top stars.

Paris is also known as the "City of Light" of the world, the cradle of
ancient architecture, the city of Paris appears magnificent and
 magnificent with famous architectural works. If you have the
opportunity to visit this place, do not miss the following attractions:
+ Eiffel tower
Dubbed the leading symbol of France, one of the most famous
tourist destinations in Paris. This tower was built in 1884 to
commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution,
attracting 32 million tourists each year.

+ Seine River
The gentle Seine River is the symbol of romance, the heart and soul
of the city of love, Paris. Along the Seine River, Tourists can admire many
splendid architectural works. The experience of sitting on a poetic,
beautiful boat in the airy and windy space of the Seine River will
certainly be a trip that visitors will never forget.
+ Louvre museum
As a place to preserve the most unique cultural features of the era,
the Louvre Museum is not only famous for its priceless artistic
masterpieces such as the painting of Mona Lisa or the statue of Venus,
but also makes visitors overwhelmed by Magnificent and lavish
architecture.

Not only famous for its unique culture with many classic
architecture, the cuisine in Paris is also extremely unique with
beautifully and elaborately prepared dishes.
+ Foie gras
 One of the most luxurious and luxurious dishes of Parisian cuisine is
foie gras. This dish is prepared extremely meticulously, often served with
some sweet dishes such as sauce to enhance the aroma and greasy taste
of foie gras.

+ Croissants
This cake is made from many thin layers of flour rolled flat and rolled
together, in the middle is a filling made from premium fresh butter. Taking a
bite, you can clearly feel the soft, spongy taste of the cake and the rich aroma
of butter.

 America
 The United States has an extremely large area, each state in the US is
larger than many other countries. Therefore, when traveling to America,
you will spend a lot of time on flights.
o Travel to Washington D.C
Washington D.C is a city with many ancient and modern features
interwoven, the quiet and modern features always go hand in hand like
the very breath of the city. Coming to Washington, you will have the
opportunity to visit the White House, the workplace of the US president,
the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the US Air and Space Museum, the
Washington Monument...

o Travel to New York

New York is perhaps the most famous city in the world and a global
financial center. Skyscrapers are easily visible and grow closely in this
wealthy city. New York has many famous museums such as The
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA),
American Museum of Natural History, and many others.
+ Fried chicken
This dish combining African and Scottish culinary arts has long become a
typical American dish, not only appearing in fast food restaurants but also used
during Thanksgiving and holidays. Christmas. Fried chicken is often eaten with
hamburgers.

+ Beef steak
A large piece of beef fried in fat, served with bread and fries, which is still
popular around the world today.On special American occasions such as
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, turkey eaten with potato porridge is an
indispensable dish. And on Halloween, people often prepare dishes from
pumpkin.
Summarize the problem
Traveling is considered a hobby that everyone has, it is considered an active
leisure activity for people. Today tourism is considered an indispensable need
in cultural and social life and is one of the important economic sectors of many
countries. Travel is a human activity of rest, relaxation, entertainment and
discovery. This is a very common need, the higher the standard of living, the
greater people's need for tourism.
 The role of tourism in the economy
In many countries, tourism contributes a significant part to the total annual
income, especially in Vietnam, tourism is considered one of the three key
economic sectors with the state focusing on infrastructure investment.
constantly developing and making great contributions to the country's
economy.
 The role of tourism in social development
The tourism industry creates many job opportunities for workers, creates
positive social changes, and improves living standards. Tourism is an effective
way to promote culture and customs to tourists. calendar.