Summer is a peak season for travel, and businesses are always looking for ways to understand the behaviors of travelers. According to Vietnam Travel Market Tracker Q2/23, Vietnamese tourists are unfazed by the economic situation, and have a highly excited and prepared to Summer vacation. Domestic destinations are the most tourism popular choice for Vietnamese…
The importance of market research in today’s constantly fluctuating society and economy cannot be overstated, particularly as travelers’ behavior continues to evolve. Research results can provide valuable insights into customers by interpreting their behavior, which is crucial for building relationships and connecting with them, rather than just making transactions. By understanding the travelers (end-user), businesses…
According to Vietnam Travel Market Tracker Q2/23, the travel motivations of Vietnamese tourists in Q2/2023 were diverse, with relaxation and visiting friends and relatives being the two most popular purposes. Work-related purposes ranked lower. There were some interesting differences in the travel motivations of different age groups. Gen Y tourists were more likely to travel…
Thailand saw a tourism deficit with Japan for the first time during the first half of 2023. From January to June, 497,700 Thai tourists visited Japan, while only 326,347 Japanese nationals arrived in Thailand. This is a significant change from 2019, when Thailand welcomed 1.88 million tourists from Japan and 1.78 million travelers from South…
China will resume its 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei on July 26, 2023. The policy was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the new policy, Singaporean and Bruneian citizens will be able to enter China without a visa for 15 days if they are traveling for business, tourism,…
According to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest data, international traveler spending in the U.S. reached its highest monthly level since the pandemic began in February 2020. In May, international travelers spent over $17.5 billion on travel and tourism-related activities within the U.S., a 26% increase from May 2022. From January to May, international…
Vietnam welcomed nearly 5.6 million international visitors and served 64 million domestic arrivals in the first six months of 2023, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Total tourism revenue reached VND 343 trillion, up 29.4% from the same period in 2022. In the first half of 2023, Ho Chi Minh City emerged as…
Indonesia’s tourism sector is showing signs of recovery after a year of lockdowns and travel bans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, according to National Statistics Indonesia, the country recorded a 9% growth in tourist arrivals, with 945,590 visitors. This is more than double the number from the same period last year. According to…
In May 2023, tourism in Southeast Asia continued to recover, but the overall performance was mixed. International tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia decreased by 3.8% in May 2023, from 6,048,862 to 5,819,587. Thailand remained the most popular destination, with 10,673,490 arrivals, or 36% of the total. Singapore was the second most popular destination, with 5,151,604…
Canada has introduced a new digital nomad strategy (Visa) that aims to attract talented individuals from around the world to Canada. Under this initiative, foreign workers are allowed to stay in the country for a period of up to six months. In Southeast Asia, there are 3 countries that offer nomad visa are Thailand, Malaysia,…