In late August, an Indian billionaire will bring 4,500 employees to Vietnam for a vacation . The group will be divided into several smaller teams, with a planned 4-5 day trip to Hanoi, Ha Long (Quang Ninh province), and Ninh Binh.
According to sources from Dan Tri newspaper, the planned sightseeing destinations for the 4,500 Indian tourists include: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison, Temple of Literature - National University, Ha Long Bay, and Trang An scenic area ( Ninh Binh ).
Indian tourist group visiting Vietnam (Photo: Provided by the travel agency).
As the first destination, Hanoi is finalizing all preparations, ready to welcome the largest Indian tourist group ever.
"The goal is to create a strong impression of Hanoi as a dynamic, modern, and very hospitable city," said Mr. Tran Trung Hieu, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism.
Mr. Hieu said that the Department had instructed service providers in Hanoi to make thorough preparations to provide the most unique experiences for tourists. The group plans to stay at several 4-5 star hotels, with particular attention paid to culinary experiences.
"We are working closely together to support and create the most favorable conditions for the tour group on their journey to explore Hanoi," Mr. Hieu emphasized.
A group of 4,500 Indian tourists arriving in Vietnam have strict dietary requirements. The issue lies in the dishes, which emphasize vegetarianism versus non-vegetarianism in preparation, and the avoidance of certain meats due to religious beliefs.
Indian tourists have traditionally been considered a "difficult" market to serve. They often have specific requests regarding menus, vegan food, late meal times, and tend to arrive late.
In addition, the fact that many customers only know Hindi and cannot communicate in English is also a major obstacle for service providers.
Ms. Nguyen Nguyet Van Khanh, Marketing Director of Vietravel Tourism Company, the unit hosting the 4,500-person Indian delegation, said that the company had prepared appropriate arrangements and informed the delegation's representatives about any special requests.
"We are all flexible in adjusting and arranging things," Ms. Khanh said.
Indian tourists are the most "demanding" when it comes to food. They can eat almost exclusively Indian food; some are vegetarian, but it has to be "Indian-style vegetarian" (Photo: Minh Hien).
According to Ms. Tran Thi Bao Thu, Marketing and Communications Director of Vietluxtour, to tap into the Indian tourist market, the company has focused on training its personnel in specialized knowledge, foreign languages, and marketing and promotion skills to effectively reach the mid- to high-end customer segments.
In addition, Vietluxtour is also stepping up online marketing, conducting surveys and marketing in the field to research needs and design specialized tourism products to meet the needs of Indian tourists.
In recent years, the market has begun to witness a surge in the number of Indian restaurants in tourist destinations, especially Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Da Nang, etc.
According to experts, Vietnam's efforts to adapt and shift in welcoming Indian tourists are considered "swift, especially in the context of losing an important source of international tourists, namely China."
According to Mr. Ha Van Sieu, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Tourism Administration, Ha Long, Hanoi, and Ninh Binh are outstanding and unique tourist destinations, chosen by a group of 4,500 Indian tourists coordinated by a billionaire.
"This is a key product for the Indian tourist market in 2024. Currently, three localities are involved, promoting it locally to Indian tourists, promising many positive results after this group of visitors," Mr. Siêu said.
To create memorable experiences for the tourist group, the Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Tourism Administration requested that localities organize activities to introduce the destination, the hospitality, and the pride in the land and Vietnam.
"We have requested support from relevant agencies, especially in areas with high concentrations of people such as border gates, customs, vehicle convoys, and accommodation establishments, to coordinate and avoid congestion because of the expected large number of visitors," Mr. Siêu said.
According to Mr. Siêu, the sources of international tourists coming to Vietnam are becoming increasingly diverse, attracting many new potential markets, especially India, which is expected to experience very strong growth in 2024.
Dantri.com.vn
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