Vietnam becomes popular destination for Indian tourists

Vietnam welcomed 23,000 Indian tourists in the first half of the year, marking an impressive growth of 164% compared to the same period of 2023, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

A recent report from Mastercard's Economics Institute, titled “Travel Trends 2024: Breaking Boundaries”, said Indian outbound travel to Vietnam from January to March skyrocketed by 248% compared to 2019 levels.

The report affirmed that the Indian tourism market is vibrant, especially the proportion of Indians travelling abroad has increased dramatically recently, in which Vietnam has emerged as a popular international destination.

Vietnam has many advantages to attract Indian tourists, including convenient connectivity, with only a 4-5 hour direct flight, and competitive service prices, about 10-15% cheaper than those in other countries in the region, according to experts.

Moreover, for many Indians, Vietnam is still a new destination with diverse culture, cuisine, and rich natural resources which inspire them to explore.

These factors help to explain why the number of Indian visitors to Vietnam has increased sharply in recent time, especially in places with rich tourism resources and high-quality infrastructure such as Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Ha Long, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City.

In 2023, Vietnam received 392,000 Indian visitors, soaring 231% compared to 2019, before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.