TST Tourist

What TST Tourist does

TST Tourist is a Vietnam-based, privately-held travel agency headquartered at 10 Tú Xương, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, operating under International Travel Business License No. 79/162/2015/TCDL-GP LHQT issued December 2, 2015. The company claims over 30 years of industry experience and packages and sells guided tours to individual leisure travelers and corporate clients, covering domestic Vietnam destinations and international outbound routes across six continents (Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa, Oceania, Middle East). Its customer segments include individual leisure travelers and families, corporate/MICE clients, inbound international visitors to Vietnam, and visa-processing customers.

The company's product portfolio is organized into tiered sub-brands — Signature Tour (premium, including Original/Lux/Elite variants), Trendy Tour (mid-range), Cruise Tour, Tour nội địa (domestic), Tour Flash Sale (promotional) and seasonal campaigns (Hè Sôi Động, Thu Muôn Lối) — with per-adult pricing ranging from roughly 6.88 million VND (~$280) for domestic packages to 200 million VND (~$8,000) for premium luxury tours. Revenue is generated principally through one-time sales of bundled packages (transportation, accommodation, meals, sightseeing, guide services) supplemented by professional services including visa processing, corporate MICE event management, and inbound tourism services for international visitors.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer via TST's own e-commerce website (built on the Bizweb/Sapo platform) with booking, account, and payment functionality; a physical office in HCMC; dedicated hotlines for tour and visa services; and direct messaging via social channels (Facebook, Zalo, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram). The company has no disclosed funding, no parent company, no M&A activity, no leadership team listed, and no AI/ML capability in the source materials.

Name

TST Tourist

Legal name

TST Tourist

Website

https://tsttourist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TST Tourist is a privately-held Vietnam travel agency headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City that sells bundled guided tour packages to individual leisure travelers and corporate MICE clients across domestic Vietnam and 25+ international destinations, with supplementary visa processing and inbound tourism services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152), Travel Agencies (561510), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Tours, Activities & Experiences Booking Marketplaces (THALAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tours, Activities & Experiences Booking Platforms (BPAMAIAJ), Events-Integrated Corporate Travel (TMCs with Meetings/Groups) (THACAAAH), Corporate Booking Platforms & Online TMCs (THAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Package tour services
• Outbound travel agency
• Visa processing services
• MICE corporate travel
• Inbound tourism Vietnam

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Package Tours: Sale of pre-packaged guided tour bundles including transportation, accommodation, meals, sightseeing, and guide services. Tours range from domestic Vietnam destinations to international destinations across Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa, and Oceania.
2. Visa Processing Services: Professional visa application assistance and processing for international travel, including document preparation, submission, and consultation services
3. Cruise Tours: Specialized cruise-based travel packages including luxury cruise experiences such as Le Journey Premium cruises in Ha Long Bay
4. MICE Services: Corporate event management and group travel services for businesses including team building and corporate events
5. Inbound Tourism: Services for international visitors to Vietnam, handling inbound tourism operations and international guest experiences

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

TST Tourist is a Vietnam-based travel agency that designs and sells pre-packaged guided tour bundles for domestic and international destinations, covering transportation, accommodation, meals, sightseeing, and tour guide services. In parallel, the company offers professional visa processing and document preparation services for outbound travelers, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, events) packages for corporate groups, cruise-based tours, and inbound tourism services for international visitors to Vietnam. All products are sold directly through the company's own e-commerce website, physical HCMC office, and dedicated phone hotlines.

Product overview

TST Tourist operates as a travel agency offering a diversified portfolio of tour products and services. The core offerings include multiple tour sub-brands: Signature Tour (premium tier with Signature Original, Lux, and Elite variants), Trendy Tour (contemporary packages with Original and Lux options), Cruise Tour, and Domestic Tours categorized by region (Northern, Central, Southern Vietnam). Additional offerings include Tour Flash Sale for discounted packages. The company runs seasonal campaigns like Hè Sôi Động 2026 (summer) and Thu Muôn Lối 2026 (autumn) featuring over 80 products. Business services include MICE tours for corporate groups and Inbound tours for international visitors to Vietnam. All tours cover destinations across Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East, with domestic Vietnam coverage spanning major tourist regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Signature Tour: Premium tour category including Signature Original, Signature Lux, and Signature Elite tiers.
• Trendy Tour
• Cruise Tour
• Tour nội địa
• Tour Flash Sale
• Hè Sôi Động
• Thu Muôn Lối

Products and services

• Signature Tour Premium tour package tier (Signature Original, Signature Lux, Signature Elite) offering high-end international travel experiences with 4-5 star accommodations, premium airlines, and exclusive experiences for affluent leisure travelers.
• Trendy Tour Mid-range contemporary tour packages (Trendy Original and Trendy Lux) targeting modern travelers seeking Asian and other international destinations with standard amenities and balanced itineraries.
• Cruise Tour Specialized tour packages built around cruise experiences, including luxury domestic cruises such as Le Journey Premium cruises in Ha Long Bay.
• Domestic Tours (Tour nội địa) Pre-packaged guided tours covering Northern (Miền Bắc), Central (Miền Trung), and Southern (Miền Nam) Vietnam destinations such as Hạ Long, Sapa, Phú Quốc, Phan Thiết, and Huế, including transportation, accommodation, meals, and tour guides.
• MICE Tours Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events tour packages for corporate clients, covering team-building retreats, group travel, and company events with customized itineraries and group visa processing.
• Inbound Tours Professional inbound tourism solutions for international visitors to Vietnam, providing local tour operations, on-the-ground guidance, and destination experiences across the country.
• Visa Processing Services Standalone professional visa application assistance including document preparation, embassy liaison, submission, and consultation for outbound travelers (with Japan visa processing cited as a representative use case).
• Chùm Tour Lễ Holiday tour packages with special departure dates aligned to Vietnamese holidays and festivals, packaged as themed tour bundles for leisure travelers.

Quantifiable outcome

• VITA Awards 2026 recognition as Top Domestic Travel Company for 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• TourRadar: Global online marketplace for multi-day guided tours — competes with TST's Signature and Trendy international tour offerings via a digital-first marketplace model.
• Klook: Asia-focused tours, activities, and experiences booking platform — competes with TST's international tour inventory and inbound offerings via a more digital-native marketplace model.

Broad incumbents

• Agoda: Major Asian OTA (Booking Holdings) with strong penetration in Vietnam — competes with TST on hotel, flight, and package bookings via a global platform with much larger inventory.
• Traveloka: Leading Southeast Asian OTA with strong Vietnam presence offering flight, hotel, and attraction bookings — competes with TST for the same Vietnamese leisure traveler but as a much broader platform.

Regional players

• Local Vietnam DMC operators (e.g., Asia Pioneer Travel): Smaller Vietnam-based destination management companies focusing on inbound tourism and bespoke FIT/MICE itineraries — comparable inbound offerings to TST with a similar domestic-supplier model.

Direct peers

• Vietravel: Vietnam's largest outbound tour operator with nationwide branch offices, offering domestic and international package tours, MICE services, and visa support — directly comparable to TST's core offering but at materially larger scale.
• Saigontourist: Major Ho Chi Minh City-headquartered Vietnamese tour operator and hospitality group offering outbound and inbound packages, MICE, and travel services — a same-city, same-segment peer competing for HCMC customers.
• Ben Thanh Tourist: Established Vietnamese tour operator offering outbound, inbound, and MICE services across Vietnam with long operating history — directly comparable business model and target customers to TST.
• Hanoitourist: Hanoi-based Vietnamese travel company offering domestic, outbound, and inbound tours — directly comparable offerings, but headquartered in northern Vietnam, providing geographic contrast.
• Vietnam Tourism Group (Vitours): State-affiliated Vietnamese tour operator providing outbound, inbound, and MICE services nationwide — a comparable operator at potentially larger scale with government-tied supplier relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tsttourist
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tsttourist
• Facebookfacebook.com/tsttourist
• Instagraminstagram.com/tsttourist

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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