2022 is the first year of post-COVID recovery process, South East Asia tourism saw sharp growth compared to the previous year (UNWTO). However, in general, the tourism industry has not yet reached the pre-pandemic level in 2019. Last year, the South East Asian region welcomed a total of 35 million international arrivals. It accounted for…
In early 2023, China announced it would reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time after 3 years of closure to follow the zero-COVID policy. Up to now, China has resumed outbound group tours for Chinese citizens to another 60 countries and destinations. The reopening of the Chinese tourism market can be considered…
Tourism and travel are one of the major economic development engines of many countries around the world. Vietnam has also been determined to turn tourism into a spearhead industry in recent years. However, the pandemic and socio-economic changes have made the tourism industry increasingly complex and unpredictable. Therefore, many businesses are utilizing market research to…
The first quarter of 2023 is coming to an end. Up till now, the good signs of the inbound tourist market are not really clear. Thus, the domestic market will continue to play a key role in Vietnam tourism this year. The inbound tourist market still gloomy Chinese tourists not yet come back a lot…
Good data allows businesses to set development strategies and goals. Based on information and data that accurately reflect the market situation and consumers, businesses can make the best decisions. Data has been long applied in business and increasingly asserts its essential role. According to an article on Forbes, the use of data analytics is no…
Chinese tourists account for the majority of the international tourism market in Asian countries. However, it was not until January 2023 that China opened up to tourism. One month later, it announced plans to open tours to just 20 countries. As of March 15, China will resume pilot group tours to 40 other countries, including…
Dubai offers a world-class sports experience for fans. Specifically, the Emirate provides the stage for some of the world’s most intense sports tournaments, enhancing its position as a global destination for sports fans. In recent years, sports tourism has grown and become the main growth of Dubai tourism. The sports tourist contribution to Dubai’s economy…
The Indian market is currently one of the major potential inbound markets for Vietnam. The country is increasingly popular with Indian tourists for many reasons. Half a million Indian tourists expected to visit Vietnam in 2023 Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, said that in 2022, India ranked 9th…
Sleep tourism will become one of the popular travel trends in 2023. Tourists will enjoy a deep sleep on hotel beds using artificial intelligence and twinkling lights under the night sky. Under the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis, more and more people are experiencing sleeping problems. According to a study published…
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has proposed scenarios of international tourist recovery in the coming times. Following a sharp increase in annual international arrivals in 2022, prediction suggests that growth will peak in 2023 before slowing down by 2025. It is because the pent-up travel demand is gradually released. In the “Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts…