Post-pandemic tourism stimulus: Vietnam hotels and resorts offer big discounts

As Covid-19 restrictions are being lifted in many localities, local hotels and resorts have launched promotion campaigns, restarting the nation’s tourism industry after the Covid-19 pandemic.

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province. Photo: IHG Hotels & Resorts

This is the second time in just four days, Phuong Linh, an employee of a travel agency announced ‘big deals’ on accommodation of a five-star resort in the beach city Danang (Quang Nam Province) at a tourism forum on Facebook.

According to her, before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the price of a three-day-two-night package at a 5-star resort was about VND10 million (US$450) per person. At present, this price has been halved, even reduced to two-thirds. Besides, the accompanying services are almost free. Then, travelers have loads of good options for their vacations.

“Currently, resort room rates in Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa Province), Phu Quoc Island (Kien Giang Province), Danang, and Hoi An ancient town (Quang Nam Province) are down by 50% to 60%,” she said.

According to the experts, in the context of the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic, many hotels and resorts offer promotions and discounts to attract travelers, in an attempt to offset part of the pandemic impacts in the fiscal year of 2021.

General Director of HTS International Phan Dinh Thao stated: “Travel companies look for tourists who have money, want to travel but with safety. In addition, the price reduction also targets the affluent customer segment, because the lower costs will stimulate their demand to enjoy luxury services at bargain prices."

According to Vu Lam, Agoda Country Director of Vietnam, the vaccination roll-out continues across the country, with 75% of the population aged 18 and over in Ho Chi Minh City and 47% of those in Hanoi fully vaccinated. "With the immunization in full speed, it's a safe time for travel," he said.

The newly launched “Vaxxed To Go platform” by Agoda not only provides good choices on accommodations for travelers but also protects them from coronavirus. Both accommodation staff and guests are allowed to accommodate at the resorts only by showing proof of full vaccination with the second dose administered fifteen days before.

“We aim to do our part in restoring and reviving the domestic travel economy in Vietnam by providing exciting and great value deals to vaccinated travelers, as well as support our hotel partners, who have been hit the hardest by the pandemic,” he said.

Agoda’s promotional campaign that is valid until January 2022 will offer unique packages at over 100+ hotels across Vietnam, including La Siesta Premium in Hanoi, Lotte Hotel, The Silverland and hotels, and The Myst in HCMC.

Each of these travel packages comes with some benefits, making the accommodation plus packages great value deals. These added benefits give vaccinated guests an even more relaxing stay, and range from priority check-ins, early check-ins, or late check-outs; a variety of food and beverage discounts; and unique on-site experiences such as spa and wellness deals.

The Grand Ho Tram Strip in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province. Photo courtesy of the resort.

Being a part of Vietnam’s tourism revival, The Grand Ho Tram Strip, in partnership with the People’s Committee of the Ba Ria-Vung Tau, launched a pilot program offering city-weary visitors a chance to spend an entire week on the idyllic shores of Ho Tram.

The ultra-exclusive, seven-night Ho Tram Staycation packages include room and breakfast only, half and full board (room, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included) options.

The price is from VND37,346,400 ($1,596) net for seven nights for the room and breakfast package, and at VND46,800,000 ($2,000) and VND54,756,000 ($2,340) for the half and full board packages respectively for two people.

The Moevenpick Hotel Hanoi, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Photo courtesy of the hotel.

For the hotel’s “Staycation” package for a weekend stay, clients enjoy 20% off for room with breakfast included when booking for the weekend. The benefits include the daily breakfast, early check-in, and check-out and a discount of 25% for F&B services.

In Hanoi, the Moevenpick Hotel Hanoi has offered some accommodation offers that are valid by the end of November. The “Holiday Saver” package is worth just VND2.5 million per room night ($111). The package includes daily breakfast for two; hotel credit of VND900,000 ($40) for using hotel services of client’s choice; free breakfast for a child under 12 using existing parent’s bedding and a free cancellation charge up to 24 hours prior to arrival.

Sheraton Hanoi Hotel offers the “Westlake Retreat” at the price starting from VND2.4 million ($106) for single accommodation and VND2,975,000 ($130) for double accommodation per night. The prices are including buffet breakfasts and buffet dinners as well as other benefits of early check-in, late check out and a complimentary room upgrade. The booking period is valid from now on to November 30 for stay until December 30.

Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, Tay Ho District, Hanoi. Photo courtesy of the hotel.

In the more affordable segment, SOJO Hotels also introduces big promotional packages called “Couple Chill” which includes a combo of dinner and room at these brand hotels in Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, Bac Giang at prices ranging from VND799,000 ($35) to VND999,000 ($45) for two people.

In addition, the newly opened SOJO Hotel Ga Hanoi offers a 30% discount on room rates and an additional 10% discount when clients pay for their accommodations via the hotel’s website.

The “Combo JO Len Tau” (Let’s get into the train) is priced at VND869,000 ($38) including one room night and one signature Cocktail Train à la Gare upon check-in.

The “Combo JO Hang Xieu” which is priced at VND995,000 ($44) includes one-night accommodation, free beer drinking within two hours for one person per night room. The application period for these promotional packages lasts until the end of December 31.