Vietnam boosts tourism activities in Russia tourists' market

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism says the country could host as many as 1 million Russian tourists by 2020.

Vietnam was one of the first nation’s to tap the Russian market, when it enjoyed a special relationship with the former USSR in the 1970s and 1980s.

VNAT deputy head, Nguyen Quoc Hung, claimed there are now strong indicators that Russian tour operators will promote the country’s beach destinations on a much larger scale than in the past.

“Russian tour operators will come up with many more promotional programmes to lure tourists from Russia who are staying longer and spending more in Vietnam,” he said.

VNAT and local tourism agencies will attend more trade fairs in Russia and conduct road shows to major cities as well as inviting Russian tour operators and media to join familiarisation trips to Vietnam.

The emphasis will be on high-spend tourists rather than budget tourists who are already visiting the country mainly on cheap charter flights.

Russia figures as a top source market on par with Japan, South Korea, EU nations, Australia and the USA.

They spend around USD2,200 to USD2,500 for up to seven days and can average USD4,000 for longer stays.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism proposed, last July, that visa exemption for Russian travellers should be extended from 15 days to 30 days. It would help to improve length of stay and increase spend.

For January to August this year, 240,566 Russian tourists visited Vietnam, an increase of 27.1% over the same period last year.

In 2013, there were 298,126 Russians visited the country, up 71.1% from 2012.

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The sharp growth of tourism to Cambodia

BANGKOK, 14 August 2012: Tourist statistics in June showed arrivals from Thailand to Cambodia continued to improve, while arrivals from Laos surpassed the usual market leader China for the first time.

Cambodia’s Statistics and Tourist Information Department, Ministry of Tourism reported arrivals from Thailand in June doubled at 103% to 13,699 ranking it fifth in the visitor supply market.

In June, visits from Laos also continued to spiral in June, surging 85.6% (22,174). China visits grew 39.8% to 19,918, but it slipped into second place after Laos.

Overall, during June, Cambodia recorded 250,918 arrivals, increasing substantially at 29.8%. This growth rate was an improvement over the past two months: +24.3% in April and +22.6% in May.

Over the six months, January to June, arrivals from Thailand and Laos improved 90.8% and 87% respectively. They ranked fifth and fourth suppliers.

Based on January to June figures, the growth in June pushed the average up from 26.3% at the end of May to 26.8% at the end of June. The accumulated arrivals were 1,756,652.

Besides Thailand and Laos, arrivals from the Philippines improved since the start-up of the first air link (Cebu Pacific) between the two countries (Manila-Siem Reap) 19 April. Arrivals jumped 60.4% in May, +52.2% and in June, +60%. Due to the increase, Philippines has ranked on the top 10 supply list since May.

Vietnam showed a significant growth of 31% (72,385) after the rate fell to 12% in May. However, arrivals from Korea slipped from +11.5% in May to +7.1% (23,040) in June.

By region, all markets reported growth except Africa which represents a very small share. It declined 23% to 355 visitors.

Arrivals from Asia Pacific, accounting for 82.5% market share, grew 33.8% to 207,062. Over half of the visits, at 64%, were from ASEAN. Europe recorded a 14.5% increase (26,474), while the Americas gained 14% (16,472) and the Middle East, +9.7% (555). In Europe, the traditional key markets — United Kingdom and France — showed a minimal growth of 4% (6,419) and 4.2%(5,696) respectively. The strongest growth came from Russia at 61.2% on 3,356 visits.

The surge in trips from neighbouring countries was reflected in a further rise of land arrivals. In June, trips registered at overland checkpoints accounted for 56% (140,518), up from 54.3% in May.

In June, 42.4% travelled by air. Phnom Penh International Airport welcomed 54,359 passengers (21.7% share), while Siem Reap International Airport welcomed 52,084 (20.8% share).

Phnom Penh and other provinces welcomed 133,712 tourists, or 53.3% of the total, improving 4838%. Siem Reap tallied 117,206 tourists with a slight increase of 13.3% over the same period in 2011.

Trips by Cambodians reached 66,070, a 30.4% rise over the same month last year.

Top 10 Markets in June 2012

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Top 10 Markets during January to June 2012

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Hanoi to host Gift Show 2012

Hanoi Gift Show 2012

From Threeland Travel's Blog - August 2012

The Hanoi Gift Show 2012 for handicrafts, home décor products and furniture will be held at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Centre from October 26-30.

The show, the first of its kind, aims to promote Vietnamese exports and attract customers from developed countries such as the US, the EU, Japan, Australia and Russia.

The professional trade fair will include 550 stalls showcasing goods from 250 businesses.

The fair will highlight exceptional creativity, fine craftsmanship, well-chosen merchandise, and personalized customer service, and feature innovative lifestyle products, home decor items and accessories.

The event is being organized by the Hanoi municipal People’s Committee, in co-ordination with the Hanoi Department of Trade and Industry.

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