Indian visitors take a fancy to Viet Nam
VGP - Travel bookings to Viet Nam from India are up 500 percent this year compared to 2019, and Indian travel companies and carriers are looking to offer more options and boost capacity, according to India-based Economic Times.
Indian tourists visiting Viet Nam - Illustration photo
The financial media outlet from India recently published an article entitled "Travel companies roll up sleeves as Indians take a fancy to Viet Nam."
Viet Nam is emerging as a popular travel destination for Indians. Travel companies are witnessing a significant surge in bookings to Viet Nam. The increase in bookings is attributed to factors like improved flight connectivity and attractive pricing. Vietnamese carrier Vietjet is offering special promotions for Indian travelers. Travel companies are expanding their offerings and capacity to cater to the growing demand.
According to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT), there were 392,000 Indian visitors to Viet Nam in 2023, an over threefold increase from 2019.
When compared to other Southeast Asian destinations, Viet Nam also presents a great value proposition with truly attractive price points. What's noteworthy is the appeal of Viet Nam across diverse traveller segments of families, including multigenerational groups and senior citizens, as well as millennials, Gen Z, couples and groups of friends,
Recently, direct flights from Ahmedabad to Da Nang were introduced to cater to the rising demand from this region and looking ahead to 2025, we anticipate travel demand to continue to grow, driven by the increasing number of regional departures.
This month, Vietnamese carrier Vietjet announced two exclusive promotions for Indian travelers. The airline claims since 2019, it has continually expanded its routes and direct connections to meet rising demand. Currently, the airline operates 68 weekly flights between the two countries connecting key Indian cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kochi to major destinations in Viet Nam such as Ha Noi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
Over the past year, searches for Viet Nam increase by 17 percent.
The country's affordability, combined with hassle free visa regulations and a growing number of direct flights from India are fueling this growth among Indian tourists, whether they are seeking cultural immersion or a romantic getaway./.
