Thứ Tư, 14 tháng 12, 2022

Quick Notes For Travel Companies On Travel Trends 2023

The year 2022  remarks the return of travel after a long time because of the effect of the pandemic. All of us expect a strong growth back of travel for the year 2023.  How travel trends will drive tourism for the next year?  Here are some highlights of travel trends for the next years and some quick notes for travel companies from the travel experts at award-winning Lux Travel DMC.

1. Travellers want to get ‘off-grid’ but comfort

From the survey of booking.com, 55% of travellers are looking for off-grid style vacations to escape from reality. However, according to this site, off – the grid doesn’t necessarily mean “rough” as travellers want to combine off-the-grid with comfort. This may lead to a rise in out-of-city breaks, with properties that can fuel travellers’ desire for a remote trip potentially proving the most popular.

A quick note for travel companies: As people are looking to move away from cities and get back to nature, Your customers will prefer the boutique resorts which are far away from the centre instead of the accommodation in the centre. Lux Travel DMC has already completed the best of “secret hideaway collection 2023”. You can contact their travel experts to get the best recommendation for accommodation to stay in 2023.

Zannier Hotels Bai San Hô

Zannier Hotels Bai San Hô

 

2. “Step out of comfort” Zone

After a too long time without travelling away from their home, World Travellers seem eager to discover new cultures, experiences, and destinations. The result from Booking.com’s survey, 73% of respondents want to step out of their comfort zone during their trip abroad. Half of the world’s travelers want to experience a complete culture shock in 2023, whether traveling to a place with entirely different cultural experiences and languages or exploring lesser-known cities and going off the beaten path. 47% of travelers want to discover exotic dishes and taste food they’ve never tried!

A quick note for travel companies: Vietnam and Cambodia will be ideal destinations for helping travellers to experience new local things. Your customers will be recommended to stay at home stays. They can encounter nature, eat traditional food and learn about local culture from ethnic minorities during their trekking here. Each destination has different ethnic minorities with different cultures and lifestyles. Their visit also contributed help the local people preserve sustainably their ethnic heritage.

3. Multi-generation families still high in the next year

Travelling with three or even four generations of family members is becoming more popular. We’re seeing an increase in trips with multi–generational families all traveling together after Covid-19. When people realize that they need more memories for sharing together, travelling is the best way to connect all of the members of their family.

A quick note for travel companies: For multi-generation families tours, you should think about the destinations and activities which will be suitable for all members to join together. From islands, and beach towns to all kinds of entertaining and recreational activities such as trekking, kayaking, cooking classes, and cycling around rice paddies, you can arrange the perfect activities for kids and families all together in Vietnam and Thailand. Beach resorts with fun activities for kids are most recommended for family holidays.

4. Travelers of all ages are willing to pay for value-added services

According to a recent Virtuoso survey, 76 percent of travelers have accepted that we’re living in a “new normal,” which explains the growing demand for – and increased value of – an expert advisor who can save travelers time, energy and the headache of sitting on the phone for hours with customer assistance. Travelers want to find someone who really knows what they’re doing, has excellent connections, saves time, and has their back. “That is the reason why they need to find good travel advisors who can help them to arrange the best services for them.

A quick note for travel companies: Trying to be your experts at your destination. You can find the local travel DMC that can enrich your knowledge of destinations, itineraries, and tips for travelling…

5. Travellers may travel even off-season

In a recent survey, the majority of Virtuoso travelers said they’d be willing to visit a popular destination during the off-season. After a long time staying at home because of Covid-19, travellers are ready to travel as soon as possible. People trend to decide to travel to make up for the lost time as the way the Media described “revenge travel”. Therefore, they do not consider too much the time they start to travel. They can travel anytime. During the off-season, they may receive a higher promotion without the crowds at their budget.

A quick note for travel companies:
You should check with your local travel experts about the season of travel. The best time to visit Southeast Asia is between November and February. The rest time will be off-season in Southeast Asia. However, it might be a slight difference among countries in this region. You may ask your local travel DMC about the off-season in the destinations your customers are planning. During the off-season, the hotels/resorts may give your travellers extra special offers during the off-season. Do not forget to ask your local Travel DMC to update you monthly on these offers.

Want to update the latest Southeast Asia holiday on the travel trend in 2023?
Founded in 2005, Lux Travel DMC is an award-winning DMC that fills a niche in the luxury market. The Lux Travel DMC specializes in high-quality travel services with an emphasis on authentic luxury travel and unique experiences in Southeast Asia. To update the latest travel trend and products in Southeast Asia, you may contact the Lux Travel DMC team at sales@luxtraveldmc.com

 

 

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The Return Of The Most Luxurious Cruise To Mekong Delta

A river voyage through the Mekong delta is the ideal way to immerse yourself in authentic experiences and make memories to last a lifetime. Especially, the return of Aqua Mekong Expedition Cruise turns this voyage to become one of the most recommended luxury cruise tours for the year 2023.

1. An extraordinary odyssey on the finest of river cruise ships with Aqua Mekong

To fully explore the life and culture of the Mekong Delta, an Aqua Mekong Expedition Cruise is a worthwhile experience for high-end travellers. At Aqua Expeditions, our fleet of luxury cruise ships elevates a five-star experience with modern design, a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, and dining menus by award-winning Consulting Chef David Thompson, who incorporates the Mekong’s culinary traditions with locally -sourced ingredients to create indigenous-inspired dishes. A heartfelt personal service that caters to every guest’s needs and desires. Travellers can enjoy a five-star all-inclusive voyage on Aqua Mekong voyages are all-inclusive. All you need to feel truly at home on the Mekong are taken care of, so you can fully enjoy every moment from beginning to end.

2. What are the highlights of the journey?

+ The discovery of the ancient treasure
The travellers also have the opportunity to discover from Colonial French style in SaDec(Vietnam), ancient pagodas in Chau Doc (Vietnam) the lost treasure of the ancient heritage of Cambodia such as the Angkor Wonder, an ancient lost city of Angkor which rose like a zenith out of the Cambodian jungle,  Udong the royal capital of Cambodia for more than 250 years, Phnom Oudong (Hill of the Victorious) and Phnom Preah Reach Throp (Hill of the Royal Fortune), the city was the location of many royal coronations.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap, Cambodia

 

+ Exploring the true local Mekong Delta

Travellers on board will explore the Mekong delta through landmarks, temples, and villages where tradition, spirituality, floating markets, and craftsmanship reside. Besides, they also embark on an inspiring journey of local flavors with a dining experience crafted by Michelin-starred consulting chef David Thompson. All food and drinks on the cruise are created based on the cultural identity of the Mekong Delta, so they have a unique flavor that cannot be found anywhere else! Cruising combines cycling and kayaking, so travellers can get to experience a slice of authentic Mekong life and culture in different ways.

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+ The touch of the nature

Not only that, but on the trip, you can enjoy the fresh air with the chirping of more than 70 native bird species in the Tra Su flooded forest, which is a flooded forest that features the typical ecosystem of the Mekong Delta. You can wake up at dawn for an excursion to the fragile wetlands of the Tonle Sap Lake, home to the 22,000-hectare Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary. It is a wonderful opportunity for contemplation as you wind your way along the peaceful hyacinth-clogged waterways.

3. How many options can the travellers get?

The travellers may plan ahead with our 3-, 4- and 7-night itineraries aboard the Aqua Mekong. Here are two popular options for cruising between Vietnam and Cambodia

Option 1: Aqua Mekong Discovery Cruise 4 days from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh city

Our 3-night Mekong Discovery Cruise offers travelers with limited time a richly rewarding adventure, either heading upriver in Cambodia by exploring the Tonle Sap River, or downriver between Phnom Penh (PNH), the eye-opening capital of Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh (SGN) in bustling Vietnam.

Start the day with a guided meditation on a sundeck overlooking the emerald greenery around the river, then travel in luxury amidst captivating landscapes along the Mekong River, from the Silver Pagoda and Art Deco of the Cambodian capital to the fascinating, modern Vietnam. Sail into the agrarian heartlands of the Khmer and Vietnamese people, little touched by the modern world, making indelible memories as you cycle and kayak far, far off the beaten path.
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Option 2
: Aqua Mekong Expedition Cruise 8 days from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap

If the travellers can expand their time and budget for planning the trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. Here is the suitable option for them. Joining our full 7-night Mekong Expedition Cruise allows us to share with you all the mysteries and wonders we have discovered between the Mekong River, Tonle Sap Lake, and the diverse cultures thriving in our midst.
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Important notes: During low water season, cruise vessels are not able to travel up to the Tonle Sap Lake due to the water level. Airplane transfers via Cambodian Angkor Air are included in your cruise fare in order to continue your Cambodian adventure with us to Siem Reap and its ancient lost city of Angkor Wat. Requests for flight changes and/or upgrades are not available. Please kindly inform our Reservations team should you choose to remain in Phnom Penh after disembarkation.


4. When is the best time to start the journey?

Unlike the usual summer or winter, the Mekong River has two distinct seasons: low water from August to November and high water from December to August. Sailing aboard a river cruise ship on the Mekong, travelers also find that there’s always something fascinating to experience throughout the year.

+ During high – the water season on the Mekong, from mid-August to November, the Tonle Sap lake becomes accessible to river cruise ships because the Tonle Sap river connects the lake to the Mekong swells. Guests who travel during this period can visit floating villages and the Prek Toal Bird Reserve. Ships can also dock on the shores of the lake, just 45 minutes away from Siem Reap.

+ Otherwise, the low-water season on the Mekong from December to mid-August sees a lower water level in the Mekong and reduced flows. The Tonle Sap lake is inaccessible from the Mekong via the Tonle Sap river during this period, making the lake inaccessible to river cruise ships. That said, this period is also an opportunity to see a quieter side of local life on the Tonle Sap lake. During the low water season, the cruise can dock only at Phnom Penh in Cambodia (other than Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam) and let travellers take a quick  45 – minute flight from the Capital to Siem Reap if they wish, compared to a back-breaking six-hour bus ride on an uneven country road.


5. Best price Guaranteed for all travel partners

The price will start from 4.350 USD/per person for the journey of 4 days from Vietnam to Cambodia. Children under 12 years old will receive a 20% discount. This price will be different in the high season and off-season. We are offering a very special promotion for all travel partners from now until August 2023. You may send us your enquiries via email at sales@luxtraveldmc.com.

Want to book or tailor-made the luxury cruise to Vietnam and Cambodia?

Lux Travel DMC specializes in customizing luxury tours in Southeast Asia.  If you want to tailor the luxury cruise to Vietnam and Cambodia to your interest, you may send your inquiries to our Lux Travel team at sales@luxurytraveldmc.com. The Lux Travel DMC team will be available for sending you the response within 24 hours

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Chủ Nhật, 11 tháng 12, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 9 December

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 9 December

Northern Vietnam to enjoy sunny days this week
Hanoi’s temperatures would be around 12-22 degrees Celsius for the entire week, while high-altitude locations like Sa Pa would see temperatures between 6-12 degrees, according to U.S. weather forecast service AccuWeather.

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Vietnam aviation authority plans 9 new airports
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) wants to build nine more airports in the country, including two in the northern mountains and one in a special economic zone.

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Sea and islands tourism to stimulate recovery
Việt Nam’s tourism has been gradually recovering since the country officially opened its doors to all visitors in March, hosting 2.7 million international tourists and 100 million domestic arrivals with total revenue of VNĐ457 trillion (US$18.2 billion).
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TAT counts 10 million tourists
Taken at face value, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has something to shout about based on the latest Immigration Bureau data that shows the country welcomed 9.78 million “foreign tourist arrivals” counting from 1 January to 5 December 2022.
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Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 6

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 6

HCMC to launch overnight cruises on Saigon River to boost waterway tourism
HCMC tourism authorities plan to launch overnight cruise vessels with 100-200 cabins on the Saigon River starting next year.
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Best hotels in Vietnam
Dazzling mountains, a spectacular coastline, long white-gold beaches, enigmatic cities, rich cultural traditions and incredible food — Vietnam has a lifetime of sights and sensations. Compared to its neighbours Thailand and Indonesia, Vietnam’s tourism industry is relatively new so you won’t find the same enormous array of places to stay.
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Vietnam enjoys strong rise in Indian tourist number
An average monthly rise of 51% was seen in the number of Indian tourists to Vietnam in the first 10 months of this year, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
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Rid Malaysia of ‘cheap vacation spot’ tag, the minister urged
The Malaysian Tourist Guides Council has called for immediate upgrades to tourism facilities and attractions so that Malaysia will be seen as more than just a cheap holiday destination.
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Siem Reap gains air link to Danang
Cambodia Angkor Air sets its starting fare at USD99 for the one-way, two-hour flight from Siem Reap to Danang in central Vietnam.
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Thứ Ba, 29 tháng 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 29 Nov

Vietnam among safest travel destinations in Southeast Asia: US security company
Vietnam has been classified as a “moderate risk” country for travelers along with Malaysia and Brunei by Global Guardian, a duty of care firm specializing in travel risk.
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Luxury Travel and yachting trends revealed for 2023 – 2027
From Gen Alpha Design to High-Impact Conservation, a new forecast from Globetrender and elite adventure travel company Pelorus reveals the trends defining luxury travel and yachting over the next five years.
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Air Canada to Start Direct Flights to Thailand in December
Air Canada has announced that it will launch a direct flight to Bangkok next month. This would also be convenient for people traveling between Laos and North America.
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Deeper and further on the Mekong
Pandaw is introducing a new river expedition that commences sailings in October 2023, exploring the Mekong Delta in more detail and venturing further to Northeast Cambodia’s Kratie, home to the famous Mekong River dolphins.
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Thứ Sáu, 25 tháng 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 25 November

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 25 November

Southeast Asian countries race to attract wealthy foreign tourists for longer stays
While Southeast Asian neighbors are vying for wealthy foreigners by launching ‘golden visas’ with maximum stays of up to 20 years, Vietnam still makes no headway with its one-month visa policy.
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Hai Phong among the world’s 10 coolest third cities: Australian magazine
Australian travel magazine Traveller has listed Hai Phong City in northern Vietnam among the world’s 10 coolest third cities that remain uncrowded.

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THAI adds flights to Singapore
BANGKOK, 25 November 2022: Thai Airways International will increase its Bangkok-Singapore roundtrip flights from 21 to 28 per week starting 12 December 2022 to serve travel demand going into the festive holiday season.
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AirAsia flies Chiang Mai – Singapore
CHIANG MAI, 22 November 2022: AirAsia will add a new route, ‘Chiang Mai-Singapore’, effective 1 February 2023, flying every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
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Thứ Hai, 21 tháng 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 21 Nov

Over 5,000 Vietnamese accommodations receive Booking.com’s sustainability badge
Digital travel platform Booking.com has granted its Travel Sustainable badge to 5,093 accommodations in Vietnam since the launch of the program one year ago.
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Joyful street carnival of 2022 Ninh Binh Festival
A joyful street carnival and music festival within the framework of the 2022 Ninh Binh Festival 2022, themed “Trang An Heritage Connection”, was held in Ninh Binh province.
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Top 10 Things to See and Do in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand!
The largest province in Thailand is Nakhon Ratchasima, and is also known as Isan, combining stunning natural beauty with fascinating Khmer-era culture and history. Here are a few of the best things to do and see in Nakhon Ratchasima.
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Air Canada to launch direct flights to Thailand next month
Air Canada will launch direct flights to Thailand next month. A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will service the route, flying between Bangkok and Vancouver four days per week. It will be the first direct service linking North America and Thailand in 10 years.
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Google Wallet Launches in Thailand and Vietnam
Google Wallet is a digital wallet that allows one to securely store credit and debit cards, tickets, passes, keys, and IDs. It was launched in 12 countries including Thailand and Vietnam on Wednesday.
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