Vietnam is emerging as a favoured international destination for Indian travelersA report from Mastercard's Economics Institute, titled Travel Trends 2024: Breaking Boundaries, said Indian outbound travel to Vietnam skyrocketed by 248% compared to 2019 levels, followed by the US and Japan, with growth rates of 59% and 53%, respectively. These figures, compiled for the January-March 2024 period, also indicate a significant shift in traveler preferences. "We're seeing more international trips from travelers coming from India than at any time in history. Additionally, according to the report, Indian travelers have extended their trips by an additional day in the year ended March 2024, compared to 2019’s corresponding period. Vietnam, which recently added direct flights, has seen a two and a half times increase in travel.

Source: Mint May 20, 2024 04:33 UTC