“The shopper is king. So long as Vietnam can’t see this, tourism won’t ever correctly open and blossom. Vacationers need to be welcomed and roam free, not being advised what to do or the place to step.”
Louiseverweert
“There’s one key distinction between Thailand and Vietnam: in Thailand one has the sensation of having the ability to journey round freely, from temple to temple, seaside city to seaside city, vacationer website to vacationer website, with out interference or being shepherded anyplace. That is utterly completely different in Vietnam–the mentality right here is rather more Chinese language, and that has affected the ways in which tourism is run and promoted. In reality, the very notion of getting to direct tourism from the highest down is antithetical to what many vacationers need.”
dr.shred
“There is a cause Vietnam has a really low return vacationer price. It is about 5 p.c. Thailand & Bali is round 55 p.c final time I seemed. Nevertheless, that 5 p.c determine consists of largely expats doing cross-border visa runs regularly. So the precise determine is near zero return commerce.
Repeat enterprise has not often been a think about how issues are executed right here. Scams and poor service do not assist. There’s an previous saying. “You may shear a sheep for all times, however you may solely pores and skin it as soon as.” Take that as a touch.”
swander77
“Getting vacationers is one factor. Having them return is one other. I went to Mui Ne just lately. The seaside was filthy. Garbage in all places. My girlfriend and I crammed up two baggage. Bought the practice again to HCMC and the entire monitor had litter beside it. Coming into Gare Saigon was like going right into a dump. My jaw touched the bottom. I’ve heard many vacationers say they might not return to Vietnam as a consequence of how filthy it’s. Because the pandemic eases off the identical vitality that went into controlling the virus wants to enter cleansing up the attractive nation. It’s not truthful on the youngsters who will in the end should spend years cleansing up the mess of the older generations.”
Brian Horsham
“I went to Bai Tu Lengthy cruise – all was good however all impressions have been spoiled by lengthy ready in a crowded dusty yard for bus to return to Hanoi… overcrowding is to be prevented – it’s not sustainable (crowds trigger air pollution, piles of rubbish, attracts destructive parts as scammers and thieves); effectively paying clients don’t like overcrowding. Vietnam has many engaging locations so work is to distribute vacationers, promote much less visited areas – it’s not simply Sa Pa, Ha Lengthy Bay, Hoi An, and so forth.”
journey
“I’ve been residing/working in numerous international locations in Asia since 2005. Throughout that point I distinctly recall numerous vacationer campaigns from practically all international locations inside the area except for Vietnam. Most of the campaigns are likely to concentrate on tradition (Japan most likely does this greatest) whereas others concentrate on the dynamic metropolis life stuffed with various choices (Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok) with the opposite primary assortment being out of doors kind holidays (seashores for Thailand and snowboarding in Japan). Every of those campaigns introduced focus onto goal locations which might be a part of the general strategic positions of every nation. Once I have a look at the Vietnam campaigns it appears to be to throw a bunch of concepts out and throw it on the wall and see what sticks with none core technique/goal shopper. Additionally with Vietnam being traditionally tougher to get into (restricted visa’s upon touchdown) means some individuals will not hassle after they can simply arrive in most different international locations within the area. International tourism goes to be struggling for a minimum of 5 years so there shall be fewer vacationers and people which might be on the market shall be much more discerning as they know it’s a patrons market so Vietnam could be very prone to be left behind in the course of the tourism restoration on account of not having job of constructing their ‘model’.”
Chris Roberts
“The whole lot comes with a value & tourism is not any exception. A extra basic query: Is Vietnam ready to pay the worth (which isn’t restricted to ‘dropping your id’)? e.g. to pander for vacationers, night time life actions have been prolonged to cater for the vacationer $ (which was not Vietnam tradition, traditions, customs). That isn’t a query for foreigners, nor particular curiosity group (tourism authority, resort house owners and so forth), however for the Vietnamese individuals as a complete. IF the reply is sure, then the following query: what ‘kind’ of vacationer does Vietnam need to entice? Does Vietnam need the loud, drunken, obnoxious (stereotypical) ‘backpacker’, or the intercourse vacationer (for instance) – many international locations are saying NO to this kind of vacationer – however for them – it’s too late. Solely then can the nation transfer ahead. Then the nation can begin trying on the challenge of visas. Maybe (on this challenge) that the area revisit the thought of the ASEAN visa (1 visa for the entire area), maybe ‘do away’ with the vacationer visa & as an alternative have an ‘entry tax’ as an alternative (different international locations have had one thing much like this for many years) – once more: that may be a NOT a call for the foreigner, however for the Vietnam individuals. Lastly: as we have now seen twice within the final 20 years, tourism may be decimated by outdoors elements & that additionally must be thought-about (the movement of the tourism $$$ can cease at ANY time).”
jeffinvietnam
