Singapore, Thailand, Australia and South Korea top source markets for Vietnam

January 12, 2012 | 18:00

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With its distinctive culture, beautiful natural scenery and affordable atractions, Vietnam has emerged as one of the top destinations for travelers from Singapore, Thailand, Australia and South Korea for their next vacation.

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According to the Visa Global Travel Intentions Survey 2011, 24 per cent of future inbound travelers to Vietnam will be from Singapore and Thailand, followed by Australia.

Natural scenery, good deals and promotions and political stability were cited as the key factors for visiting Vietnam over the next two years. While in Vietnma, future inbound travelers say they will enjoy outdoor activities, undertaking food tours to explore the local cuisine and experiencing the nightlife.

Lorijon Bacchi, country manager of Visa in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, said: “With tourism emerging as one of Vietnam’s key economic drivers, this survey comes at an ideal time to show us where visitors to Vietnam are coming from, their plans and what motivates them.”

The Visa survey asked over 11,000 travelers aged 38 on average across 23 countries their intended travel destinations and preferences over the coming years. Interestingly, large numbers of those surveyed said that would be willing to pay a premium for food (64 per cent), to visit exotic destinations (65 per cent) and to experience the culture (63 per cent).

Similarly, variety of food and dining options and lower cost of travelling were also cited as key reasons for future inbound travel decisions.

Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governemnts in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable digital currency.

By Song Ngoc

vir.com.vn

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