Saturday, November 9, 2024 Vietnam is quickly becoming a top travel destination for Indian tourists, with a noticeable rise in bookings from India to Vietnam. This surge in interest is largely driven by enhanced flight connections and competitive pricing. Vietnamese airline Vietjet has launched exclusive promotions targeting Indian travelers, adding to the appeal.
To meet this increasing demand, travel companies are broadening their offerings and boosting capacity, making Vietnam more accessible and appealing for Indian vacationers. Vietnam is rapidly becoming a favored destination among Indian travelers, capturing interest at an unprecedented level. Some travel companies report a remarkable 500% surge in bookings to Vietnam this year compared to 2019.
In response to this booming demand, both travel agencies and airlines are expanding their offerings and increasing capacity to provide Indian tourists with more travel options and seamless connectivity. The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) reports that Vietnam welcomed 392,000 Indian tourists in 2023, marking a more than threefold rise compared to 2019. Rajeev Kale, President and Country Head for Holidays, MICE, and Visa at Thomas Cook (India), highlighted a 500% growth in outbound travel from India to Vietnam since 2019.
He attributes this surge to enhanced flight connectivity, the ease of travel with e-Visas, and the growing influence of social media on travel choices. This month, Vietjet, a Vietnamese airline, in.