As people who travel all over Vietnam and the world, Vietnamese travel bloggers always have a multi-dimensional view of global travel experiences and trends. They also make predictions and suggestions about destinations that will attract domestic and foreign tourists.
Ngo Tran Hai An
Ngo Tran Hai An (also known as Quy Coc Tu) has been to more than 45 countries around the world, is an ambassador, KOL, and judge for many programs to protect nature, the environment, and social activities of prestigious domestic and international organizations such as Google, WWF, UNICEF, and UNESCO. He won the APRN & ITE 2023 Travel Influencer award.
Ngo Tran Hai An (sitting in the middle, white shirt) on a trip to India in 2023. Photo: NVCC
Travel trends 2024
Hai An believes that tourists will gradually pay more attention to green factors, people will travel and explore nature more. People will also be more aware of environmental protection activities, and more responsible for their destinations. Adventure tourism, exploring nature in new places will also develop.
Which domestic and international destinations will attract tourists in 2024?
Hoi An (Quang Nam) will still be a place that attracts tourists, both domestic and foreign, because of the inherent values of the destination. Phu Quoc will soon revive when both the government and tourism workers have gradually changed their approach to tourists and services.
In addition to popular foreign destinations, countries in the Central Asian region are likely to see strong growth in the number of Vietnamese tourists because they are suitable for young people who love to explore, with an increasing trend such as Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan. Among popular countries, Japan will continue to have stronger growth in 2023 because of more open policies.
Suggested destinations during Lunar New Year holiday?
Phu Quoc is still a suitable destination for those who want to avoid the cold or want excitement, and the weather is still good here. The provinces in the Northwest region will be suitable for those who like spring as the season of "sprouting", the beginning of life. Phu Quy Island will be for those who do not like noise and hustle.
Nhi Dang
Nhi Dang is passionate about traveling and telling stories about her trips through films and images. She has traveled all over the world and has been involved in tourism activities as well as collaborating on projects related to images, videos, and articles with organizations and tourism administrations in many countries around the world.
Nhi Dang on a trip to Australia in 2023. Photo: NVCC
Travel trends 2024
Nhi Dang believes that in the past 2 years, there have been many new types of tourism such as Wellness Retreats (resort combined with therapy), green tourism, slow tourism. And these types are increasingly gaining attention, especially in terms of sustainability, therapy and humanity.
"Most of my friends and people around me do not travel as often as before 2020, but they prioritize peaceful and sustainable experiences. The more I travel, the further I go, and the more I reach a limit, the more I tend to 'slow down' and 'go deeper', learning about sustainable values for nature, culture, and community," Nhi Dang said.
Which domestic and international destinations will attract tourists in 2024?
In addition to familiar attractions, Nhi Dang believes that domestic destinations such as An Giang, Ho Tram, Can Gio and Cao Bang will attract many tourists in the new year.
In addition, because of the 2024 Paris Olympics, France will attract many tourists, including many Vietnamese tourists. In addition, destinations with beautiful nature such as Pakistan, Japan or Mongolia will be suitable choices. These places also have simpler procedures than before.
Suggested destinations during Lunar New Year holiday?
From December 20 to 23, the West is an ideal destination to enjoy flowers in Sa Dec village (Dong Thap). From December 23, Binh Dong wharf (District 8) in Ho Chi Minh City is bustling with boats carrying flowers from the West. Tourists should stop near the big market with a street selling home decorations. From December 25 to 27, Ong Ta intersection (Tan Binh district) is a place to watch people busily choosing dong leaves to wrap cakes. During Tet, Ho Tram area (Ba Ria - Vung Tau), about 110 km from Ho Chi Minh City, has many beautiful natural landscapes and diverse local cuisine, making it the most suitable place.
Tran Dang Dang Khoa
Tran Dang Dang Khoa has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media platforms and has traveled to all 63 provinces and cities in the country. In 2017, Khoa began a 3-year journey driving a motorbike around the world, through 65 countries and returned to Vietnam in June 2020. Khoa is currently on his second trip around the world in a truck.
Tran Dang Dang Khoa next to his car in Malaysia, December 2023. Photo: NVCC
Travel trends 2024
Khoa believes that the travel trend in 2024 will not have any significant changes compared to 2023. People will still gradually move towards small group trips, family groups, and relatives. They will go to campsites and amusement parks to immerse themselves in nature.
Which domestic and international destinations will attract tourists in 2024?
New destinations and adventure travel destinations will be of interest to many people in the new year. The Northwest always attracts tourists, no matter what time of year. With its islands, Phu Quy and Phu Quoc continue to attract a large number of visitors. Old destinations that always have a sustainable return will be Hoi An and Da Nang.
Destinations during Lunar New Year holiday?
This Lunar New Year, Vietnamese people will gradually limit their visits to crowded places. They will seek out deserted, quiet, peaceful places, camping sites, and places with fun activities in harmony with nature. Tourists will also return to their hometowns, to community tourism spots in Quang Tri or Quang Binh.
Tourists from the South will enjoy going to the North to celebrate the New Year in the cold weather. For short-term tours abroad, Bangkok (Thailand) will be an attractive destination.
Lee Cheng-ji
Ly Thanh Co has been a travel content creator since 2015. He has published 3 travel books and many million-view travel videos on the Di Cung Co channel on Tiktok.
Ly Thanh Co on a trip to Japan in November 2023. Photo: NVCC
Travel trends 2024
According to Ly Thanh Co, 2024 will be the year of "personalization" when tourists have had enough "mass" experiences. This is when they will choose their own paths, new and unique destinations to bring themselves new things.
Which domestic and international destinations will attract tourists in 2024?
Ha Giang and Phu Yen, with their rich experiences, cuisine and beautiful scenery, continue to be tourist attractions in the coming time. Foreign destinations for Vietnamese people will be more novel because of simpler procedures and lower costs, such as East Asian countries (China, Japan, Korea) and Mongolia (newly applied visa exemption).
Destinations during Lunar New Year holiday?
2024 will be the year of tightening the belt of the travel lovers, so they will choose to go on new routes rather than just traveling because they are free. In particular, if they decide to travel, they will choose to ski in Korea and Japan. Trips to China to snowy regions like Harbin.
