In recent months, Vietnam has emerged as a coveted destination for billionaires seeking unique experiences and luxurious retreats. This has attracted numerous ultra-wealthy couples, particularly from India, who are choosing Vietnam’s exclusive beach resorts for their weddings.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has affirmed its commitment to attracting 17-18 million international visitors to Vietnam in 2024 by ramping up promotional and marketing efforts during the fourth quarter, with a particular focus on the Indian market, known for high-spending tourists.
Luxury resorts, beaches with turquoise waters, and new iconic landmarks are transforming Phu Quoc into a must-visit destination for Indian travelers this year-end travel season.
The first nearly 1,400 of a group of 4,500 Indian tourists visited Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognised World Natural Heritage Site, in the northern province of Quang Ninh on August 29.
A group of 4,500 Indian tourists is currently enjoying a trip to in Vietnam. All members of this group are using services at 5-star hotels in Hanoi, including both dining and accommodation. The tourists are very enthusiastic about their sightseeing journey in the capital city.
Nha Trang city in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa hosted the India-Khanh Hoa tourism promotion conference on August 28, drawing more than 300 delegates.
The first group of a large delegation of Indian tourists arrived in Hanoi on August 27, and began their tour through the capital city. See more in the following report.
Data from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism shows that in the first six months of this year, Vietnam welcomed 231,000 tourists from India, an increase of 164% over the same period in 2023, making India among the top 10 largest source markets of Vietnam tourism.
Thai tourism operators have urged the government to discuss a long-term mutual visa-free scheme between Thailand and India, which is set to become the third-largest economy in 2027.
Da Nang is keeping efforts towards sustainable tourism recovery in 2024, and wedding tourism is identified as an important product helping this central city build a new tourism brand.
The central city of Da Nang is stepping up tourism promotion in India and the Republic of Korea (RoK) to attract more visitors from these potential markets and diversify sources of international travellers.
India is seen as a market of potential for Vietnam’s tourism sector, and the country plans to strengthen promotional activities to attract more holidaymakers from the South Asian market.
An average monthly rise of 51% was seen in the number of Indian tourists to Vietnam in the first 10 months of this year, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
Boasting a kaleidoscope of jaw-dropping beaches, forests, paddy fields, and unique cultural and historical values, Vietnam has made its way onto the bucket lists of Indian travellers. The country, however, must be well-prepared to meet the growing demand from the market, according to industry insiders.
The volume of searches from Indian visitors for tourism services in Vietnam has increased strongly in recent months, according to Google’s market trend tracker tool.
