Singapore is a popular destination among Vietnamese tourists (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) -Young Vietnamese are increasingly choosing overseas tours during holidays sinceprices are getting lower.
Just two or three years ago, a tour of the Republic of Korea cost 20 millionVND (857 USD) or more and the cheapest tour of Japan was 30 million VND.
Now trips to the RoK, Taiwan, Japan, and mainland China cost just a little morethan to Southeast Asian countries, the manager of a travel company in HCM Citysaid.
A five-day visit to the RoK now costs 11.5-12 million VND while a four-day tripto Japan costs 21-22 million VND.
Some travel firms even offer low-cost tours of the RoK and Taiwan at a mere 8-9million VND.
Choosing outbound tours has become a trend in Vietnam as local people’s incomesincrease and their consumption habits are changing, said Nguyen Van Tuan,General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.
According to preliminary statistics of the Vietnam Tourism Association, about6.5 million Vietnamese travelled abroad in 2016, spending about 7-8 billionUSD.
Every year, about 500,000 Vietnamese went to Europe, 150,000 to Taiwan, 250,000to Japan, 800,000 to Thailand and over 1 million to Cambodia.
Many travel companies have seen a two-digit annual growth of outbound tours inrecent years. Foreign tourism promotion agencies have continuously come toVietnam to promote their countries and territories’ tourism.
With various policies and programmes to promote tourism, stimulate demands andprovide direct support for Vietnamese travel agencies and tourists launched byforeign markets such as Japan, Thailand, Singapore and the RoK, the number of Vietnamesegoing abroad for travelling is on the rise.
A report by Mastercard on the future of outbound tours in Asia-Pacificprojected that around 7.5 million Vietnamese will travel overseas by 2021,accounting for 9.5 percent of the country’s population.-VNA
Travel firms in Ho Chi Minh City are offering a wide range of outbound and domestic tours including to many new destinations with attractive promotions during the upcoming summer holiday.
The resort island of Phu Quoc in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang expects to welcome about 2.5 million tourist arrivals in 2018, up 25 percent from last year.
The number of tourist arrivals to Quang Binh province increased 18.4 percent to more than three million, including 129,700 foreigners, in the first nine months of this year.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
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.
Singapore is a popular destination among Vietnamese tourists (Photo: VNA) 
