Surge in Flight Demands for 2024 Lunar New Year, Traveloka Reinforces its Commitment to Offering Travel Services through Tet Travel Super Sales

Ho Chi Minh City, January 30, 2024 - Tet Lunar New Year is not only a time for family reunions and visits; it is also an occasion for people to plan for traveling, taking advantage of the extended holiday period, along with various festivals and cultural activities held nationwide. Traveloka, Southeast Asia's leading travel platform, has witnessed a remarkable surge in enthusiasm among the Vietnamese as they prepare to welcome the Tet Lunar New Year holiday – a highly anticipated and celebrated occasion in Vietnam. The platform experienced an almost twofold increase in booked flight seats, both for domestic and international destinations, in January 2024 compared to December 2023.

In anticipation of the Tet holiday demand, Traveloka introduced the Tet Travel Super Sales promotion, offering more travel opportunities and added value for customers. This promotion features discounts of up to 50% on all Traveloka products, available from January 5, 2024, to February 25, 2024, with a special Flash Sale Week scheduled from February 6 to February 19, occurring every day from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Customers during this period will enjoy various benefits, such as receiving discount coupon of up to 50% on ticket prices during Flash Sale hours, along with additional coupon offers of up to 500,000 VND for flights, up to 1 million VND for hotels, and up to 888,000 VND for Xperience, available throughout the day.

Iko Putera, CEO of Transport, Traveloka, stated: "Traveloka recognizes the significance of the Tet holiday season in Vietnamese culture. Therefore, we offer our customers the opportunity to embark on journeys, discover new places, and commence the new year with travel aspirations with their loved ones. Our dedication lies in consistently staying attuned to trends, allowing us to present travel products and attractive deals that cater to the evolving needs of our customers”.

According to the latest data from Traveloka, the most attractive domestic destinations during Tet are Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Vinh, Hue, Hai Phong, Quy Nhon, Da Lat, and Buon Me Thuot. Meanwhile, the most preferred international destinations during this period encompass Asian countries such as Bangkok, Singapore, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Taipei (China), and Chiang Mai.

Traveloka also observed that during the Tet Lunar New Year, travellers are inclined to seek enjoyable activities with their loved ones, such as visiting theme parks and engaging in various outdoor experiences. The "Top" preferred activities and entertainment destinations during the Tet Lunar New Year holiday, as identified by Traveloka, include Universal Studios Singapore, Datanla Alpine Coaster in Da Lat, Sun World Ba Na Hills in Da Nang, VinWonders Nha Trang, double-decker sightseeing bus in Ho Chi Minh City, Spa and Mud Bath Package at a resort in Nha Trang, and Movie ticket for Memories of Hoi An.

In 2024, the Vietnam tourism industry aims to welcome 17-18 million international visitors, serving 110 million domestic tourists, with total tourism revenue reaching approximately VND 840 trillion. Starting the year with the Tet Lunar New Year, these promotional programs by Traveloka are efforts to contribute to the promotion and stimulation of Vietnam's tourism, as well as to achieve the industry's goals. This also demonstrates Traveloka's extensive partner network in Vietnam, working together to build these programs.

“Vietnam remains a key market with great potential for Traveloka. Therefore, prioritizing our consumers is crucial. We remain dedicated to fulfilling their travel passions and driving the growth of Vietnam's tourism industry through innovative programs and initiatives that benefit our users”, Iko shared.