Closer bilateral ties underpin the growth. Leaders upgraded relations to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May. Ministries, agencies and the Vietnamese Embassy in India are creating supportive conditions, while travel and aviation companies on both sides act as bridge builders.
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The seminar held by the Vietnamese Embassy in India and Vietravel on October 21, 2026 |
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Trinh Minh Manh made the point at a seminar co-hosted by the embassy and Vietravel in India on October 21. Manh said he is confident that with business and tourism partners on board, Viet Nam and India will better tap their cooperation potential, boost two-way tourist flows and deepen the partnership and traditional friendship between their people.
Viet Nam has cleared one of the biggest administrative hurdles to attracting Indian visitors by broadly rolling out e-visas for Indian citizens. Tourism authorities in both countries have also kept up regular dialogue and cooperation mechanisms to protect business interests and create a safe operating environment for travel companies.
Air links are expanding too. The two governments recently agreed to double direct flights between Viet Nam and India, clearing the way for airlines from both countries to launch more routes, he added.
Akruti Jindal, a representative of India’s leading online travel platform MakeMyTrip, told Viet Nam News Agency (VNA) that continued expansion of direct routes has made travel easier and turned Viet Nam into an increasingly popular destination for Indian tourists. Viet Nam’s appeal, however, extends beyond connectivity to the range of experiences on offer.
Viet Nam offers almost everything travelers want, from mountains and forests to beaches and islands, as well as lively cities and nightlife. Families, couples and solo travelers can all find experiences that suit them, Jindal said.
Tran Thi Thuy Trang, Deputy Director of Vietravel DMC under Vietravel Group, said the company, one of the first to tap the Indian inbound market, has launched two new product lines for India’s middle-class travelers, covering tours to major Vietnamese destinations and MICE tourism, given the segment’s rapid growth. It is also working with partners to showcase Indian destinations to Vietnamese travelers.
Indian arrivals in Viet Nam could exceed 1 million in 2026 and are expected to keep growing in 2027, potentially by nearly 70%, according to Jindal.
Source: VNA