For Singapore based travellers 

For Singapore based travellers, from 15th April to 21st April 2024, you can seize the golden opportunity to secure millions of Eco tickets starting from SGD$80/one-way (inclusive of tax and fee) for Singapore – Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore – Hanoi and Singapore – Da Nang and other Vietnam domestic and international routes.

Bookings can be made at www.vietjetair.com or Vietjet Air mobile app, with travel dates from 1st September to 31st October 2023 (excluding holidays and peak periods).

For Malaysia based travellers

For Malaysia based travellers, from 15th April to 21st April 2024, you can seize the golden opportunity to secure millions of Eco tickets starting from RM$120 all-in for flights across Vietnam and to international destinations. 

Bookings can be made at www.vietjetair.com or Vietjet Air mobile app, with travel dates from 1st September to 31st October 2023 (excluding holidays and peak periods).

Elevate your Vietjet experiences and journey

Travellers can elevate your Vietjet experiences and journey with Vietjet’s premium Business tickets and enjoy exclusive benefits. From 15th April to 30th April, you can book Business tickets and receive a phenomenal 50% discount by using BU50 code for direct flights between Vietnam, India and Australia. 

For other direct and connecting flights covering Vietnam and international destinations, apply the BU30 code to enjoy an incredible 30% discount. Travel for this promotion is valid from 1st May to 30th June 2024, they can be accessed through various channels including Vietjet’s website, mobile app, official booking offices, and agents worldwide (Terms and Conditions apply).

Furthermore, Vietjet is also offering complimentary SkyCare insurance for all passengers, while Vietjet SkyJoy’s members can earn points for gift redemption and access a variety of flight options at unbeatable prices across domestic and international routes all year round.

Explore Vietnam with Vietjet “Real Deal to New Me”

Explore Vietnam with Vietjet “Real Deal to New Me”, explore exciting new routes, providing more choices for travellers traveling between Hanoi and major cities such in Australia, such as Melbourne, Sydney, Ho Chi Minh City – Xi’an (China) route. 

Vietjet also provides flights to popular destinations in India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailands, Indonesia and beyond. 

Embark on an inspiring journey with Vietjet onboard their modern, environmentally friendly fleet, accompanied by Vietjet professional and dedicated flight crews. Time to indulge in the essence of Vietnamese cuisine with a gastronomic menu featuring Pho Thin, Banh Mi, and many more. Plus, enjoy captivating cultural and artistic performances at an altitude of 10,000m.

Don’t miss out on Vietjet “Real Deal to New Me” incredible sale! Book now and explore Vietnam, turn your Vietnam holiday dreams into reality with Vietjet Air! 

* Information and pictures courtesy of VietJet Air, Rothman & Roman (Singapore) and G) Communications (Malaysia) *

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Additional flights and additional seats

Vietjet has recently added nearly 750 flights, providing 154,800 additional seats to serve rising demand during the peak travel period around the region. This capacity boost primarily focuses on services departing from Vietnam’s largest city of Ho Chi Minh, catering to travellers going home for the holidays in the Northern and Central provinces such as Hanoi, Tuy Hoa (Phu Yen), Chu Lai (Quang Nam), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Da Nang, Hue, Vinh (Nghe An), Thanh Hoa, and Hai Phong. 

This increased flight capacity will also cater to the increasing travel demand to and from Vietnam’s top tourist destinations, such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phu Quoc, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Da Lat. International travel is expected to peak during this time as travellers make use of their long holidays in Vietnam, China, South Korea, and Singapore. The surge in international travel during Chinese Lunar New Year period is notable, as travellers ride on their extended Lunar New Year holiday break in Vietnam, Malaysia, China, South Korea, and Singapore for spring travels.

Expanded International Flight Network

Vietjet has proactively expanded its international flight network in the last two months, they have added destinations like Shanghai, Vientiane, Siem Reap (Cambodia), Busan (South Korea), Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide (Australia). Singaporeans can now enjoy a journey to Vietnam and experience the culture and festivities in destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi before continuing the next leg of their journey to the multiple destinations offered by Vietjet. Furthermore, on the first day of the Lunar New Year (10 February 2024), Vietjet will also commence the direct service linking Ho Chi Minh City with Chengdu in China. These new destinations diversify options for Vietnamese, Singaporean, Malaysian and other international travellers. 

Remarkable Growth for Vietjet in 2023

 In 2023, Vietjet experienced remarkable growth, operating 133,000 flights and catering to 25.3 million passengers onboard (excluding Vietjet Thailand), reflecting a significant Year-on-Year (YoY) surge of 183%. Of these passengers, more than 7.6 million travelled on international flights. The airline also continued to expand its flight network, introducing 33 new international and domestic routes, bringing the total number of routes to 125, including 80 international and 45 domestic routes. 

* Information and pictures courtesy of Vietjet, Rothman & Roman (Singapore) and GO Communications (Malaysia) *

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tThese tickets will allow passengers to explore various destinations across Asia and receive surprise gifts fro Vietjet at an altitude of 10,000m above sea-level. This promotion is applicable to all of Vietjet’s domestic and international flights, including Singapore – Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang routes, for travel schedule from 9th October 2023 to 31st October 2024 (excluding public holidays, peak seasons).

For Singaporeans who love travelling to Vietnam, a highlight of this promotion for Singaporeans is that you are able to book affordable air tickets and explore the breathtaking sceneries of countries such as Vietnam, Australia, India, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and more.

On a separate note, passengers flying with Vietjet from 12th to 22nd September 2023, stand a chance to participate in the meaningful “Welcome Mid-Autumn, Spread Love” – a programme that donates all proceeds earned from mooncakes sold in Vietjet flights, to underprivileged children. Together with Vietjet, passengers can play their part to spread the warmth and loving spirit of the Mid- Autumn Festival, by contributing meaningful gifts to these children for their new school year.

Hope to visit Vietnam again!

My last trip to Vietnam was in March 2018, to Hoi An and Da Nang, I hope to visit Vietnam again soon as world travel and tourism are getting back in force since the global pandemic situation. The regions/destinations that I am planning to visit in Vietnam are Hanoi, Hue, Sapa and Mt Fansipan! I hope to fulfil and visit my Vietnam travel wanderlust destinations in the near future! Time to relaunch my travel photography, visual storytelling and travel writing!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Vietjet Air and Rothman & Roman *

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This study by Milieu Insight would be useful and informative as countries start to reopen their country, welcoming back international visitors. While they also need time to ramp up their travel, tourism, hospitality and aviation industries back to pre-pandemic level, travel insights would come in handy for inbound travel and tourism organisers/partners in terms of their destination marketing, publicity and awareness campaigns. 

From this study, respondents from the Philippines and Indonesia have shown the highest willingness for domestic travel. Movement restrictions across Asia have been gradually lifted, the travel and tourism industries are finally opening up. There are over 80% of domestic travelers in Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam, that have indicated a likelihood to engage with travel agent services for their domestic travel and vacation plans.

Travelers from the Philippines remain most concerned with the pandemic 

An interesting point – travelers from Indonesia (89%), Vietnam (83%) and Thailand (79%) have expressed the least concern for themselves when it comes to domestic travel. The travelers willingness to travel is also reflected in the domestic travel policies of those countries as there are minimum restrictions involved in their inter-state/inter-provincial travels. In the month of February 2022, Vietnam had a total of 9.6 million domestic travellers.  

Another key and interesting point highlighted – Travelers is more widely accepted by travelers is due to the fear of a pandemic resurgence as they do not wish to be unwittingly stranded from home and work. This is totally understandable as countries can go into lockdown mode or revert back to its COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and measures that would affect traveling between countries.

On the other hand, 40% of respondents from the Philippines remain highly concerned for their safety even towards domestic travel. For the Philippines, domestic travel is still only limited to select designations and with restrictions (as of 11th May 2022). 

Travel habits and preferences of domestic travelers in SEA

What are the travel habits and preferences of domestic travelers in SEA for this upcoming summer vacation? 

Most travelers across all five countries are looking to unwind and reconnect with their family after 2 years of pandemic isolation (Philippines 83%, Indonesia 82%, Vietnam 78%, Malaysia 81%, Thailand 79%).

Recently, in April 2022, Indonesia saw mudik mass migration for Idul Fitri (end of Ramadan), where 31% of the population was estimated by the Indonesian Transport Ministry to travel back to their hometowns and spend time with their extended family.  

For the domestic travelers across all five countries, hotels remain their top choice. Half of travelers in Vietnam show preference for Resorts, and more than half from Thailand also prefer Pool Villas (54%)

Where are the destinations that the domestic travelers would like to visit? Those destinations that are family friendly should look to receive high popularities this summer, especially places that are inclusive towards multi-generational groups. Some of these activities could be a road trip to a national park or other tourist spots in a neighbouring state, or visiting a beach resort that provides entertainment for all ages, or even taking time off to unwind from the big city hustle and bustle in a tranquil village. 

Travel agencies sought after even for domestic travels

Do travel agencies still have a place in a post pandemic world? The study revealed insights that travel agencies are still sought after even for domestic travels. SEA travelers will still engage with a travel agency to plan for their domestic travel and vacation plans, despite only traveling within their home countries. 

Especially those from Indonesia (85%), the Philippines (82%), and Vietnam (83%). Engaging with a travel agent may ensure a less stressful trip, creating more time and leisure for travellers to enjoy their first post-pandemic vacation with their loved ones. 

Methodology

Based on Milieu Insight surveys with N=1000 respondents each from the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia, conducted in April 2022. 

Personal Thoughts and Views

This is part of my ongoing “Special Theme Q2 2022 – Fully Restarting Tourism” series, covering both outbound and inbound travel, tourism, hospitality and aviation industries worldwide. Milieu Insight study provides great insights into domestic tourism on Southeast Asia countries, helping countries to plan their marketing, publicity and awareness campaigns. This Milieu Insight study might be useful for travel agencies and travelers that are planning to visit those Southeast Asia countries.

As travel restrictions are gradually lifted across the world, we should be witnessing a (truly and finally) fully restarting tourism movement in Q2-Q3/Q4 2022. The travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality industries around the world would need time to ramp up, getting back to speed, from getting skilled and experienced staff back, to re-training and getting back to pre-pandemic levels again. 

The route ahead for the world travel and tourism industries is still bumpy with incoming headwinds, we are still some time away from getting back to a more normalised period like pre-pandemic days. However, the world travel and tourism industries are definitely working hard to get themselves back up and running again. We can definitely see light at the end of the tunnel.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Milieu Insight and Ellerton & Co. *

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