# Ninh Binh tourism growth in Vietnam > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ninh-binh-tourism-growth-in-vietnam > Updated: 2026-08-22T09:29:47.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Tourism in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh province experienced rapid growth throughout the first eight months of 2026, with visitor numbers reaching nearly 20 million and revenue exceeding 20,600 billion VND by August. This upward trend continued during the National Day holiday period from August 29 to September 2. The province welcomed nearly 777,000 visitors, marking an 84.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Total tourism revenue for this holiday period is estimated at approximately 1,030 billion VND, a 93.5% increase over the previous year. International arrivals during this window totaled an estimated 109,701. Accommodation demand was high, with an average provincial occupancy rate of 76%. In specific areas such as Hoa Lu and Tam Coc, occupancy reached 90-100% during peak days. Popular destinations included Trang An, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh, and Thung Nham, as well as the Hoa Lu Ancient Town. Officials observed that visitors are increasingly combining multiple destinations and opting for overnight stays rather than single-day trips, which has contributed to higher local spending. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Vietnam tourism shows growth in Ninh Binh and Gia Lai Vietnam's Ninh Binh province reported over 20,600 billion VND in tourism revenue for the first eight months, while Gia Lai province implements new strategies to attract international travelers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-tourism-shows-growth-in-ninh-binh-and-gia-lai ### 2026-08-03: Ninh Binh tourism surge outpaces Maldives in first half of 2026 Ninh Binh attracted 1.8 million international tourists in H1 2026—over 1.7 times Maldives—generating VND 17,836 billion in revenue, 89 % of its annual goal. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ninh-binh-tourism-surge-outpaces-maldives-in-first-half-of-2026 --- Cite as: Ninh Binh tourism growth in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ninh-binh-tourism-growth-in-vietnam