Russian tourists flock to Vietnam

With the turmoil in the Egyptian market in recent years, Russian tourists have turned to Vietnam travel more than before. This is an opportunity to attract tourism and promote the image of Vietnam to international visitors crowded.
It is expected that the number of Russian tourists to travel to Vietnam during the high season from November to March 4/2014 11/2013 will increase by over 50% compared to the same period in 2012 to 2013 in 2012, is considered being “boom” Vietnam pickup Russia, with more than 174,280 passengers, an increase of over 71% compared to 2011.
In the May 8, 2013, Russian tourists travel Vietnam reached 189,317 visitors, an increase of 63% compared to the same period of 2012 Thus, it is expected, both in 2013, Vietnam will host approximately 250,000 to 280,000 Russian tourists.
This is an encouraging sign to travel by Vietnam Russia is one of the targets that Vietnam tourism promotion to attract more markets. Under the plan, in addition to two airlines to carry visitors to Vietnam in 2012, this year there will be two other airlines attract Russian tourists to Vietnam in the form of leased aircraft.
From January to March 4/2014 11/2013, an average of 72 flights / month included Russian tourists to Vietnam, with about 4,500 visitors / week. With the increase of the load, the amount of Russian visitors to Vietnam during the peak season rose 50% from last year.