Digital travel platform Agoda today reveals that traveler interest in the key northern regions of Vietnam has remained encouraging following the damage wrought by Typhoon Yagi, which made landfall on September 7.
Accommodation searches on Agoda for popular Vietnamese destinations such as Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Giang, Halong Bay, Hai Phong, and Cat Ba increased by 4% for check-ins from August to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reflecting a steady interest in these locations.
“August, in the late summer generally includes school holiday family travel, and we would typically expect that period to see higher rates of travel than the October season,” said Mr. Lam Vu, Country Director of Agoda Vietnam. “We are confident that visitors will gradually return to these regions as clean-up and rebuilding efforts continue.”
Further positive news for Vietnam comes from Agoda’s data, with increased searches into the country from international visitors recorded across all three months of the season.
July saw a 4% year-on-year increase in searches to Vietnam while August noted a 31% year-on-year increase in interest in travel. September recorded an 84% year-on-year increase as international visitors set their sights on Christmas and New Year breaks.
This increase in accommodation searches aligns with recent statistics from the General Statistics Office, indicating that visitor numbers for the first nine months of 2024 are 43% higher than in the same period in 2023. With the number of international visitors at 12.7 million, this already surpasses the total for all of 2023.
With millions of holiday properties, numerous flight routes, and activities, Agoda supports travelers in exploring Vietnam’s diverse experiences. For more information, visit Agoda.com or download the Agoda app.
About the data:
Data for pre and post Typhoon Yagi sourced from Agoda searches placed from 1-7 August 2024 and 1-7 October 2024 in destinations including Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Giang, Halong Bay, Hai Phong, and Cat Ba. Seasonal reference data compared August and October 2023 data with 2024. Additional Agoda data into nationwide inbound and domestic searches has also been used comparing total monthly searches for July, August and September 2023 to 2024.
About Agoda:
Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of over 4.5M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages and supported by 24/7 customer support.
Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 7,000 staff in 27 markets, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier.
