Why few foreign visitors return to Vietnam?
According to Joe, an Australian tourist, Thailand is more attractive than Vietnam when there are thousands of high-end resorts near the sea shore that make people want to return.
VnExpress has named a number of reasons why few foreign visitors return to Vietnam, citing some of travelers’ feedbacks.
According to the Asia-Pacific Tourism Association, just 10-40% of tourists go back to Vietnam, while the rate is 80% in Thailand.
Jorn – a Norwegian tourist said, although he is impressed with Vietnam because of cheap, good food, and diverse culture, he is not considering returning to Vietnam any time soon because of the rather frequent tourist scams.
Typically, he and his girlfriend had to pay an additional of VND60,000 (US$2.5) each for a bus ride instead of VND40,000 (US$1.7), the regular amount paid by Vietnamese.
Meanwhile, according to Pile, a SCMP journalist, theft, traffic congestion, poor food hygiene, rude taxi drivers are the other reasons for foreign guests not wanting to come back to the country. In his writings on Quora, Joe Bird, an Australian tourist, pointed out other reasons including Vietnam not being an international transshipment and visa procedure.
Vu The Binh, vice chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, said tourism in Vietnam relies mainly on discovering and trekking instead of resort and shopping, and if the trip is not satisfactory, they will not return.
He said that if the service and advertising were right, Vietnam can still attract customers without paying attention whether tourists return or not in the next three to five years.
However, in the long run, when the attractions in Vietnam are no longer new to be discovered, (Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) MICE and shopping should replace. Vietnam resort tourism has great potential due to beautiful beaches.
According to Binh, it’s important to design customized tour packages if Vietnam want visitors to return, besides MICE to compete with other countries in the region.
According to the Asia-Pacific Tourism Association, just 10-40% of tourists go back to Vietnam, while the rate is 80% in Thailand.
Da Nang city, Vietnam.
|
Typically, he and his girlfriend had to pay an additional of VND60,000 (US$2.5) each for a bus ride instead of VND40,000 (US$1.7), the regular amount paid by Vietnamese.
Meanwhile, according to Pile, a SCMP journalist, theft, traffic congestion, poor food hygiene, rude taxi drivers are the other reasons for foreign guests not wanting to come back to the country. In his writings on Quora, Joe Bird, an Australian tourist, pointed out other reasons including Vietnam not being an international transshipment and visa procedure.
Vu The Binh, vice chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, said tourism in Vietnam relies mainly on discovering and trekking instead of resort and shopping, and if the trip is not satisfactory, they will not return.
He said that if the service and advertising were right, Vietnam can still attract customers without paying attention whether tourists return or not in the next three to five years.
However, in the long run, when the attractions in Vietnam are no longer new to be discovered, (Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) MICE and shopping should replace. Vietnam resort tourism has great potential due to beautiful beaches.
According to Binh, it’s important to design customized tour packages if Vietnam want visitors to return, besides MICE to compete with other countries in the region.
18:45, 2024/11/28
Vietnam, Hesse (Germany) promote high-tech cooperation
Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Hesse has reached around EUR1 billion (US$1.05 billion) annually, accounting for one-tenth of total trade between Vietnam and Germany.
15:34, 2024/11/27
Big discounts on offer at Hanoi's November Promotion Festival
The event is part of the Hanoi Concentrated Promotion Program 2024, held in May, July, and November, attracting up to 2,000 businesses.
17:23, 2024/11/26
Hanoi unveils 150 most popular Vietnamese products and services for 2024
The "Most Popular Vietnamese Products" voting program is part of the city's broader efforts to encourage the consumption of local goods.
16:50, 2024/11/23
Hanoi hosts the Vietnam Regional Specialties Fair 2024
This year's fair will contribute to the promotion of trade and the expansion of typical regional products, especially agricultural and food products that meet export standards.
14:06, 2024/11/20
Hanoi strengthens export competitiveness and trade protection measures
Hanoi will work with the Ministry of Industry and Trade to ensure that businesses and manufacturers are ready for new challenges.
10:49, 2024/11/16
US reiterates Vietnam is not manipulating currency
The US Treasury Department’s positive evaluation underscores Vietnam’s progress in balancing its economic and monetary policies while fostering strong bilateral relations with the US.
- Vietnam, Brazil: Building bridges through shared history and new partnerships
- Hanoi to attract tourists by showcasing local specialties at wholesale markets
- National E-commerce Week, Vietnam Online Shopping Day 2024 set to kick off
- Vietnamese goods in rising demand among Hanoi residents
- Hanoi unveils 2024 rural industrial plans
- Hanoi advances supporting industries for hi-tech services