From May 2018 to April 2019, Russian arrivals to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region rose 54.5 percent, far outstripping the 3.8 percent growth of international arrivals to the region, according to ForwardKeys data. The huge spike in Russian travelers has been prompted by a doubling of direct flights from Russia to Asian tourist destinations, mainly in Vietnam and Thailand, with air seat capacity increasing by 38 percent overall. The ForwardKeys survey shows Vietnam saw the highest increase in Russian market seat capacity at 153 percent, followed by Thailand and the Maldives, which saw a growth of 125 percent and 58 percent respectively. South Korea and India also saw seat capacity rising by more than 30 percent. Vietnam has emerged as a favorite destination for Russian holiday-goers in recent years and is expected to surpass its neighbor Thailand, a favored Russian haunt for a long time. Market observers say the launch of direct air connections from multiple secondary and tertiary cities … [Read more...] about Vietnam emerges top Asia-Pacific travel choice for Russians
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Private sector suggests wider visa exemptions
The May 2 session of Vietnam Private Sector Economic Forum 2019 on tourism Private sector considers visa a roadblock to tourism In the morning on May 2, at the session about tourism in the Vietnam Private Sector Economic Forum 2019, travel enterprises and functional authorities have discussed the barriers to development to attract 17-20 million international visitors by 2020. During the discussion, visa emerged as one of the major roadblocks to private sector representatives. In his keynote opening speech for the session, Ngo Van Tuan, vice chairman of the Central Economic Commission, affirmed that 99 per cent of travel enterprises are from the private sector. Tourism is a wide economic sector and needs to be developed as a key economic sector to boost the development of each region. Truong Tan Son, representative from Saigontourist, said that to develop tourism in Vietnam, the country should extend its visa exemption policy to more countries or even consider individuals. Vietnam … [Read more...] about Private sector suggests wider visa exemptions
Nine months: Over 1.2 million Chinese tourists to Nha Trang
Tourists visiting Cham Po Nagar temple tower in Nha TrangOf this, foreign tourists reached nearly 2.2 million, up 142%, while domestic tourist arrivals were over 2.88 million, up over 102%. Currently, Chinese and Russian markets are sending the most tourists to the city, with more than 1.2 million (up over 157%) and 297,000 (up 101%), respectively. Chinese tourists to Nha Trang arrive mainly via Cam Ranh International Airport. Currently, there are about 25 daily flights from China to Cam Ranh with thousands of passengers. According to the provincial People’s Committee, the increasing number of foreigners to Nha Trang facilitated socio-economic development and made significant contribution to the state budget. In addition, local people earn high income and have better life from tourism business. Together with the establishment of direct flights from countries and territories to Nha Trang and the expansion of visa-free policies; intensifying tourism promotion … [Read more...] about Nine months: Over 1.2 million Chinese tourists to Nha Trang
Vietnam’s most favored attractions among foreigners revealed
A corner of Da Nang city. (Photo: Zing.vn)Accordingly, Ho Chi Minh city has seen the largest bookings on Agoda as a departure for a journey discovering Vietnam. It was followed by Da Nang, Hanoi, Hoi An and other popular names such as Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Da Lat, Phu Quoc, Hue and Ha Long bay. Research from Agoda showed that five destinations most favored by Chinese tourists, who made up the largest market share of international tourists to Vietnam, are Ho Chi Minh city, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Da Nang and Hanoi. Thanks to reality shows with scenes shot in Vietnam such as “Running Man,” “Battle Trip,” “Barefoot Friends” and “Carefree Travelers”, tourists from the Republic of Korea to Da Nang and Hoi An rose sharply, followed by Ho Chi Minh city, Hanoi and Nha Trang. Over the past three years, Japanese tourists spent much love on Vietnam’s attractions such as Ho Chi Minh city, Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An and Hue. Meanwhile, the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s most favored attractions among foreigners revealed
Russia wants to see more Vietnamese tourists during World Cup
More favourable visa policies and special tours will be offered for the football spectacle, said the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in a seminar in Hà Nội on Friday to promote tourism and introduce the special offers for Vietnamese fans. Representatives of the Russian Embassy, travel agents and airlines attended the event. “It should be noted that for the first time in its history Russia will become the host country of the world football championship, so we prepare carefully for the event,” said Russian Andrey Yurievich in Việt Nam Vadim V Bublikov. “Especially for the championship in Russia, 12 stadiums have been made ready, meeting all modern requirements. In addition, more than one hundred training grounds have been set up. We expect to receive about one million tourists on the occasion. For them, 62 new hotels will be opened.” “Việt Nam is always a promising market for Russia. The number of tourists from … [Read more...] about Russia wants to see more Vietnamese tourists during World Cup