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Specifically, according to the survey, 60% of Vietnamese people expressed optimism that domestic tourism would "take off" again within the next six months. In addition, two out of five respondents hoped that travel within Asia would not be restricted, and 38% predicted that international travel would not be restricted within the next six months.
Accordingly, the majority of women surveyed (63%) believe that domestic tourism will not be restricted, while 56% of men believe this. The group of tourists aged 35-44 (52%) do not think that domestic tourism will return within the next 6 months.
In a survey on when travel to Asia will resume, 40% of travelers believe it will happen within the next six months, with approximately 52% of those aged 45-54 and 38% of those aged 25-34. Additionally, 62% of those surveyed believe international travel will remain restricted, with those aged 55 and over not expecting international travel to return within six months.
Inbound tourism will recover more slowly.
Nearly half of those surveyed said they did not think inbound tourism (tourism exploring Vietnam for foreign tourists) would return in the next 12 months, or until at least 80% of Vietnam's population is vaccinated against Covid-19.
Nationwide, the majority of people (21%) predict that inbound tourism will only be able to recover in 7-11 months from the present time. In addition, Da Nang residents are the most optimistic group regarding this situation, believing that inbound tourism will "revive" in about 4-6 months, while those aged 55 and over think this will only happen in more than a year.
Medical measures and vaccines are essential for a confident return to tourism.
With all plans postponed due to Covid-19, 63% of those surveyed want travel service providers to implement more disease prevention measures in the future. Simultaneously, 57% also hope that all travelers will receive at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine before entering any hotel or using public transportation.
Additionally, one-third of travelers indicated they want travel providers to offer more flexible and flexible cancellation and postponement policies, with 30% favoring contactless payment methods and a quarter prioritizing destinations close to home, staycations, and drive-through destinations in the future.
Errol Cooke, Vice President of Global Partner Services at Agoda, emphasized: “Like many other countries in the region, Vietnam relies heavily on tourism. So I find it fantastic that so many preventative and safety measures have been implemented, giving travelers even more confidence that tourism will soon be revived within a few quarters, instead of a few years as before.”
