Many tourists wish to come to Hanoi, Da Lat (Lam Dong), Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang).
These are the top destinations that Vietnamese tourists aspire to explore in the future, according to the wishlist data of Booking.com, one of the world’s largest online booking platforms. dad. In addition, according to October data, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hanoi, Da Lat, and Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa) are the most searched by Vietnamese tourists.
Mr. Anthony Lu, the Mekong and China Regional Director of Booking. com, said that this shows the love of resorting to big cities after the lockdown, along with the hope of discovering nature, culture, heritage, and enjoy the local cuisine. For international tourism, major cities with many hotels recognized by Vietnamese tourists include Paris (France), Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore, Berlin (Germany), and Seoul (South Korea).
Vietnamese tourists yearn to travel again
Mr. Anthony Lu said that the suspension of tourism in the past few months has certainly increased the desire of Vietnamese people to travel, which can include on-site staycation vacations, travel combined with remote work, workcation, or vacation trips. While many Vietnamese are still at home due to the impact of the epidemic, data from the Back To Travel survey shows that 74% of travelers spend time at home planning their future trips.
Vietnamese tourists are interested in sustainable tourism. According to the report, up to 88% said the pandemic makes them want to travel more sustainably in the future, 64% will avoid popular destinations and attractions to ensure there is no overcrowding. In addition, 81% of respondents want to use environmentally friendly transport such as walking, bicycle or public transport instead of a taxi or car rental. In addition, 100% of Vietnamese tourists answered that in the coming year they would like to stay in places that are committed to sustainable tourism.
Expectations of Vietnamese people when traveling again
It will be a while before we reach the “new normal”, but Back to travel research indicates that safety is of great concern. 82% of respondents feel more optimistic about future trips, thanks to the commitment of the scientific and medical communities. In addition, 66% said they would not travel internationally until they received the Covid-19 vaccine, and 70% chose to go to countries that have implemented vaccination programs.
Hygiene standards are a top priority for travelers, as more and more people seek information about on-site hygiene practices. 75% of Vietnamese tourists are more cautious due to Covid-19 and want the tourism industry to help them prepare for the new normal. At the same time, 75% of Vietnamese guests will only book when they know the health and hygiene policies are in place, with 80% giving preference to places with disinfectant and antibacterial products.
In addition to the utmost guarantee of cleanliness, travelers expect more flexible cancellation policies during uncertain travel situations. 71% want booking platforms to be transparent about cancellation policies, refund processes, and trip insurance options. Furthermore, 27% said they must be able to book a property that allows a refund on their next trip, and 35% preferred the flexibility to change dates for free.
The 4th wave of Covid-19 in Vietnam, along with community isolation and tight restrictions, has caused strong impacts on the tourism industry in general. However, the tourist demand of the people has not decreased. Currently, some provinces and cities have gradually eased restrictions and some other places are piloting tourism recovery.