Vietnam ranks first in Southeast Asia in search volume growth rate for foreign travel
Vietnam ranked first in Southeast Asia in terms of the growth rate in demand for foreign travel, at 170% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2019, Google announced on August 30.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam ranked first in Southeast Asia in terms of thegrowth rate in demand for foreign travel, at 170% in the second quarter of 2023compared to the same period in 2019, Google announced on August 30.
The figure was measured by the level of interest and search forair tickets and accommodation of users on the Google Search.
This demand from the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore grew steadily every quarter from more than 50% to more than 100%.
Up to 65% of the search volume by Vietnamese people targeteddestinations in the Southeast Asian region.
Outside the region, Vietnamese travellers are mostinterested in Australia, Japan, India and the US.
Destinations in Southeast Asia are also increasingly popularwith foreign visitors. In the beach category, the five most popular names are Kupang(Indonesia), Mersing (Malaysia), Bang Sak (Thailand), SantaFe (the Philippines)and Quy Nhon (Vietnam).
To learn about culture, heritage and history, tourists mostsearch for information about Bukittinggi (Indonesia), Tawau (Malaysia), BanSaeo (Thailand), San Fernando (the Philippines), and Vinh (Vietnam).
Four destinations with beautiful scenery are most loved bytourists, namely Lembang (Indonesia), Bentong (Malaysia), Na Suan (Thailand)and Ha Long (Vietnam), according to the Google Search./.
The search volume of accommodations in Vietnam is rising rapidly, ranking 11th in the world, indicating a strong recovery in demand for tourism in the country, reported the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 11.
The search volume for Vietnam's tourism via Google's market trend tracking tool grew 10%-25% between mid-March and early June, ranking 7th in the world and indicating a strong demand recovery.
Anh Viet Hop on Hop off Vietnam Co., Ltd based in Ho Chi Minh City has become the official partner in Vietnam of Rail Europe Company that specialises in providing train tickets and rail passes for travel in Europe under an agreement inked recently.
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.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Visitors in Vientiane, Laos. (Photo: quocte.vn) 
