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Asian, Vietnamese tourists eager to travel internationally

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Almost four in five travelers in Asia are eager to travel internationally in 2023 as concerns around inflation and rising costs will likely not stop travelers from packing their bags, reported a new study conducted by Klook in November 2022 in nine markets, including Vietnam.

Asian, Vietnamese tourists eager to travel internationally hinh anh 1Many Asian tourist including those from Vietnam want to travel internationally despite inflation. (Photo courtesy of Klook Vietnam)


HCM City –
Almost four in five travelers in
Asia are eager to travel internationally in 2023 as concerns around inflation
and rising costs will likely not stop travelers from packing their bags,
reported a new study conducted by Klook in November 2022 in nine markets,
including Vietnam.

An overwhelming majority, about 81%, are eager to travel
internationally in the new year, with one third planning to take at least two
to four trips.

In Vietnam, even though 75% are worried about travel given
economic uncertainties, 79% plan to have more than one international trip in
2023, and 45% plan to stay abroad for 10 days.

According to the study, 63% of travelers in Asia are worried about
the increasing cost associated with travel. However, the desire to travel
appears to be even stronger, with more than 80% planning to spend the same or
more on travel than in 2022.

Among the respondents, travelers from Malaysia, Singapore and
Japan ranked the highest for cost as a concern. However, Vietnamese are among
the most excited to travel despite their worries, with 51% intending to spend
more on travel in 2023. Beyond the rising cost of travel, concerns around
COVID-19 still remain, with 39% worried about catching the virus while on
holiday.

Despite feeling anxious about travel in the face of a looming
global recession, travelers in Asia have not given up on their travel plans
yet. 35% will opt for a closer destination or travel during off-peak seasons,
while 34% are willing to cut back on other expenses in order to save more for
travel.

To allay concerns, half of travelers aim to plan their itinerary
ahead of time to maximize their experiences during their trips. For those who
are more conscious of health and safety, 43% will purchase travel insurance,
and 35% will look to explore less crowded places in their destinations to
minimize risk and exposure.

“In 2022, Asian travelers, particularly Vietnamese travelers,
have reacted and adapted positively to travel changes. We have seen waves of
Vietnamese traveling outbound as soon as travel restrictions were lifted,
giving rise to a strong recovery of outbound travel since March 2022. Among the
top three destinations visited from Vietnam, there were months when demand for
Singapore, South Korea and Thailand surpassed pre-COVID levels,” said Michello
Ho, general manager of Klook in Vietnam.

“For the year 2023 and beyond, we have ambitious growth plans for Vietnam.
As revealed in our data and survey, Vietnamese people are looking forward to
traveling in 2023. They plan to go abroad more. They expect to spend more. And
we are here to serve all of their current and new travel needs, both domestic
and outbound levels,” Ho said.

In Asia, a common thread of discovery and family-centric
activities take center stage. Usual suspects such as museums, theme parks, and
zoos and animal parks lead the way for top experiences in Asia. Additionally,
there has also been strong demand for car rentals and outdoor experiences such
as walking tours and trekking – suggesting that travelers are exploring areas
beyond the city./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/asian-vietnamese-tourists-eager-to-travel-internationally/246608.vnp

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Ha Nam becomes bright spot on Vietnam’s tourism map

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Ha Nam province’s tourism sector has achieved remarkable results in the post Covid-19 pandemic, with visitor numbers to the northern locality continually setting new records.

Ha Nam boasts favourable conditions for the development of typical tourist products in the Red River Delta. The province is home to many historical, cultural, spiritual, and religious sites.

They possess unique advantages, helping the province reshape its tourism industry and develop more offerings for visitors.

The number of tourists to Ha Nam reached over 3.8 million in the first half of this year, nearly double the number in the same period last year and fulfilling nearly 90% of its annual plan.

Total revenue from tourism was estimated at nearly 114 million USD, or more than double the figure posted in the same period of 2022.

To continue to be a bright spot on Vietnam’s tourist map, Ha Nam is focusing on building a number of typical tourism products, attracting investment in eco-spiritual, resort, and entertainment tourism. It is also trying to connect tours and tourist routes with others elsewhere around Vietnam to create better links for tourism development./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/ha-nam-becomes-bright-spot-on-vietnams-tourism-map/265608.vnp

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Promoting heritage value of Phong Nha -Ke Bang National Park ​

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The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province has twice been honored as a World Natural Heritage site. This is a testament to its unique geomorphology and global tourism value, as well as countless efforts of Vietnam to increase awareness in the process of international integration.

Over the past two decades, Quang Binh has worked hard to preserve cultural heritage values of the national park toward the goal of sustainable development.

The management board of the national park has actively cooperated with domestic and foreign organizations to carry out scientific projects to preserve the heritage for the local socio-economic development.

In 2003, experts from the Royal British Cave Association discovered Son Doong – the world’s largest cave in the park. The site is important in caving research in the region, promoting the image of Phong Nha-Ke Bang around the world.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has three forms of tourism, including self-exploration, joint venture businesses, and leasing of forest environment services.

The development of tourism services has attracted an increasing number of visitors to the site. In order to ensure both tourism development and sustainable heritage conservation, the park management board is monitoring and assessing the impact of tourism activities on the caves to mitigate negative impacts on the heritage./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/promoting-heritage-value-of-phong-nha-ke-bang-national-park/265604.vnp

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Over 3,000 int’l visitors come to Hanoi for BlackPink concert

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The Hanoi Department of Tourism on August 5 announced that out of 70,000 peopple flocking to Korean girl band Blackpink’s concert at the Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on July 29 and 30, over 3,000 ones are international visitors.

Over 3,000 int'l visitors come to Hanoi for BlackPink concert hinh anh 1Blackpink‘s performance at My Dinh stadium in Hanoi late last month. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi – The Hanoi Department of
Tourism on August 5 announced that out of 70,000 peopple
flocking to Korean girl band Blackpink’s concert at the Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on July 29 and 30, over 3,000 ones are international visitors.

The foreign visitors are mostly from China, Canada, Thailand,
Japan, and Malaysia while Vietnamese fans of Blackpinks are mainly from Hanoi, Ho Chi
Minh City, Hai Phong, Da Nang, and Nha Trang.

During the period, city tour service providers with double-decker buses saw a significantly increased number of clients.
Particularly, the number of service users who booked
online tickets from July 29 to July 31 rose 15% compared to the
previous days. Some hotels, especially in the
areas in the district of Thanh Xuan and Cau Giay around My the Dinh National Stadium
posted a 20% increase in room occupancy compared to the previous weekends.

Search volume for booking in Hanoi during the two days of
BlackPink concert through international booking websites grew by ten
times compared to the previous week, according to Agoda.

The average occupancy rate of the hotels in July 2023 reached 60.8%, up 19.2% over the same period in 2022.

From July 28 to 30, the number of visitors to Hanoi’s tourist
destinations increased by 15-20% compared to the same
period last year.

Specifically, the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam
welcomed more than 9,600 visitors, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel more than 8,000
visitors, and Bao Son Paradise Park 7,000 visitors.

On July 29 – 30, the total number of tourists to Hanoi
reached more than 170,000, including more than 30,000 international tourists. The city’s total revenue from tourism reached 630 billion VND (25.54 million USD)./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/over-3000-intl-visitors-come-to-hanoi-for-blackpink-concert/265689.vnp

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