About 68 percent of surveyed people in Vietnam stated their intent to resume travelling by the last quarter of 2020, showing their eagerness to travel and confidence in the Government’s handling of the pandemic.
About 68 percent of surveyed people in Vietnam stated their intent to resume travelling by the last quarter of 2020. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) ꦇ— About 68 percent of surveyed people in Vietnam statedtheir intent to resume travelling by the last quarter of 2020,showing their eagerness to travel and confidence in the Government’shandling of the pandemic.
The traveller survey wasconducted in the midst of Vietnam’s second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic byIndochina Capital and Wink Hotels. It reveals the travel habits and preferencesof travellers in Vietnam, including health and safety-related factors thatwould influence their hotel accommodation decisions. Conducted in mid-August, thesurvey totalled 700 participants from first-tier cities, of which 90 percentwere Vietnamese and 10 percent were foreigners. Insights gained from the responseswere drawn to aid hoteliers and hospitality players grasp the new domestictourism landscape, as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism pushesforward domestic tourism stimulus programmes and travel and hospitalitycompanies gear up to launch new campaigns. Asilver lining amid the COVID-19 pandemic is the fact that Vietnam travellersare as keen to travel as they were pre-pandemic – domestic travel grew from 57million to 90 million from 2015 to 2019 and previous surveys have shown thatVietnamese customers are increasingly willing to spend more on holidays. IndochinaCapital and Wink Hotels’ latest survey reinforces this trend as 99.7 percent ofrespondents confirmed they travel at least once a year domestically for leisurepurposes, while 83.7 percent stated they travel at least twice a year. “Tourism and real estate arebound to be major building blocks for economic recovery. As Vietnam travellersare already planning their next domestic trip, the economy is going to rely onconsumers to return to their pre-COVID-19 spending levels, which should beenabled by travel. With borders slowly and carefully being reopened, thedomestic market will be the main driver for economic recovery. The impressivehandling of COVID-19 has pushed Vietnam’s position forward as a promisinginvestment destination, and with this survey, we want to highlight elementswhich will help hoteliers and tourism-focused real estate owners enhance theirfinancial returns,” said Michael Piro, COO, Indochina Capital and CEO, WinkHotels. The survey highlights thedominance of online channels for brand touchpoint and accommodation booking as64 percent of travellers will use online travel agencies to conduct theirbookings and 91 percent rely on digital advertisements for their hotel browsing. The survey also underlines Vietnamtravellers’ preference for short leisure trips of less than four nights, withthe majority of business trips lasting no more than two nights. On pricingstrategies, just a quarter of respondents were willing to spend above 2 millionVND (about 91 USD) per night on personal trips, and they spend even less onbusiness trips./.
The Department of Tourism in central Da Nang city held a ceremony on October 4 to welcome the first group of domestic tourists after more than two months all tourism activities in the city were suspended to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
To recover its tourism sector post-COVID-19 and welcome visitors once more, the central coastal city of Da Nang has decided to keep preventive measures in place at tourism destinations.
New-age carrier Vietjet has restored the entire domestic network and increased the frequency to 250 flights per day to celebrate the jubilant year-end travel season.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
About 68 percent of surveyed people in Vietnam stated their intent to resume travelling by the last quarter of 2020. (Photo: VNA) 
