What Vietravel Asia does

Vietravel Asia, legally Vietravel Corporation, is Vietnam's largest aviation-tourism corporation, founded in 1995 and headquartered at 190 Pasteur, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The company operates an integrated destination management and online travel agency business anchored on vietravelasia.com, offering tour packages, transportation, accommodation bookings, visa processing, and event management services across Vietnam and Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Laos). It also owns and operates Vietravel Airlines, providing in-house air capacity that vertically integrates the broader tour package offering.

The company serves two primary customer segments: international leisure tourists transacting directly through the booking platform, and MICE/event attendees served through dedicated packages for major international conferences and faith-based events, including FWC 2025 in Hanoi, Vesak 2025 (2,600+ delegates from 85 countries), and IPVS 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. Pricing is unit-based per traveler across tour tiers (day trips from VND 1,642,000, multi-day packages from VND 3.5M–11M, accommodation from VND 1.9M–5.8M) with transaction fees on accommodation and visa services. Distribution combines a self-serve online channel, a 46+ office global footprint spanning Vietnam, USA, France, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, and Cambodia, OTA partnerships (GuruWalk, Freetour.com), and event-organizer B2B channels.

Vietravel generates revenue primarily through one-time packaged tour sales, transaction-based accommodation and visa fees, and professional services for MICE logistics, complemented by ancillary air ticket revenue from Vietravel Airlines. Recent strategic posture emphasizes outbound-source-market expansion — notably the December 2025 MakeMyTrip and Air India partnership opening the India–Phu Quoc corridor — and supply-side integration via the March 2025 Sun World MOU. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no public listing, and no evidence of external institutional ownership in the source data.

Name

Vietravel Asia

Legal name

Vietravel Corporation

Website

https://vietravelasia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vietravel Asia, founded 1995 in Ho Chi Minh City, is Vietnam's largest aviation-tourism corporation. The company offers integrated tours, transportation, accommodation, visa services, and MICE event management across Southeast Asia via 46+ global offices, serving 1M+ customers annually and owning Vietravel Airlines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel and Tourism Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Travel Agencies (56151), Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other (4879)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Destination Management (Ground Handling & Onsite Operations) (THAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination & Itinerary Management (DMC-Led Experiences, Excursions, VIP Access) (THAHANAE), Experiential & Cultural Programming (Tours, Activities, CSR/Voluntourism) (THAHADAF), Corporate Hospitality & VIP Services (Hosting, Protocol, Concierge) (THAHADAG), Group Accommodation Sourcing & Contracting (Room Blocks, Allotments) (THAHADAD)

Keywords

• Inbound tour packages
• Destination management services
• MICE event logistics
• Travel booking platform
• Visa assistance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Tour Packages: Group and private tour packages covering Vietnam and Southeast Asian destinations with various durations and themes
2. Transportation Services: Airport transfers, ground transportation, and shuttle services for event attendees and tourists
3. Accommodation Booking: Hotel bookings and stay packages through partner network
4. Visa Services: E-visa processing and visa approval letter services for international travelers
5. Event Management: Logistics and destination management services for large international events and conferences

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vietravel Asia is a destination management company and tour operator that sells tour packages, ground transportation, hotel stays, airline tickets (via its subsidiary Vietravel Airlines), and visa assistance services for travelers visiting Vietnam and Southeast Asia. It also delivers specialized MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and events) logistics and hospitality packages for major international congresses such as IPVS 2026 and FWC 2025, combining accommodation, transfers, visa support, and licensed multilingual tour guides.

Product overview

Vietravel Asia operates an online travel booking platform offering a comprehensive suite of travel services centered around tour packages and bookings. The core product is an online booking platform (vietravelasia.com) that enables customers to search, compare, and book tours, transportation, accommodations, and travel services. Vietravel Airlines provides in-house flight capabilities, positioning the company as Vietnam's largest aviation and tourism corporation. The product portfolio includes specialized offerings such as the Ho Chi Minh City Free Walking Tour (a complimentary guided experience launched since 2017), event-specific tour packages for FWC 2025 and IPVS 2026 conferences, and flexible tailor-made tour options. Additional services include visa assistance, airport transfers, transportation services, and hotel partnerships across Southeast Asian destinations including Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar, and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vietravel Asia Online Booking Platform Online travel booking platform enabling customers to search, compare, and book tours, transportation, accommodations, and travel services across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
• Ho Chi Minh City Free Walking Tour Complimentary guided walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City's iconic landmarks including Turtle Lake, Saigon Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saigon Opera House, City Hall, Café Apartment, and Bach Dang Quay Park. Tour runs every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 PM for approximately 2.5 hours.
• FWC 2025 Tour Packages Specialized tour packages for FWC (Ferris World Cup) 2025 attendees held at National Convention Center in Hanoi. Includes accommodation at partner hotels with shuttle services, Northern Vietnam optional tours, visa services, and customizable itineraries.
• IPVS 2026 Tour Packages Specialized tour and hospitality packages for IPVS 2026 (International Pig Veterinary Society Congress) delegates in Ho Chi Minh City. Includes visa services, airport transfers, fast-track services, accommodation options, and day trips to destinations like Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, and regional tours.
• Tailor-Made Tour Packages Customized tour packages allowing customers to design their own trip including flexibility on travel dates, service levels, attractions, activities, and hotel standards.
• Transportation Services Ground transportation including private car/coach services, airport transfers, and shuttle bus arrangements for event attendees.
• Visa Assistance Services Vietnam e-Visa application services and visa pre-approval letter processing for international travelers attending events, priced from VND 937,800 per person for e-Visa and USD 15 per person for visa on arrival.
• Hotels and Stays Accommodation booking services across Vietnam and Southeast Asia, including partnerships with international hotel chains for event and conference attendees, ranging from 3-star to 5-star properties.
• Vietravel Airlines In-house airline brand providing flight services as part of Vietravel's positioning as Vietnam's largest aviation and tourism corporation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ positive customer reviews annually

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MakeMyTripcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 December 2025Partnership with India's largest online travel platform to support direct flights from New Delhi to Phu Quoc operated by Air India. Vietravel curated 5-day/4-night all-inclusive packages with premium accommodation, private transfers, licensed tour experts, and cultural experiences including 'Bollywood Night' Gala Dinner.
• Air IndiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 December 2025Air India operates 8 direct flights from New Delhi to Phu Quoc (December 10, 2025 to January 10, 2026), carrying approximately 160 passengers each. Vietravel provides ground services and tour packages for arriving passengers.
• Sun WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2025Vietravel and Sun World signed a comprehensive MOU for strategic partnership in both domestic and international markets. The collaboration focuses on driving visitor growth, enhancing brand perception, marketing efforts, and co-developing innovative tourism products. Travelers enjoy exclusive discounts on Sun World attractions and premium travel services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Klook: Asia-focused online platform for tours, activities, attractions, and local experiences. Comparable to Vietravel in selling Southeast Asia tours and activities but as a self-serve digital marketplace rather than a high-touch DMC with packaged services and MICE capabilities.
• GetYourGuide: Global online marketplace for tours, activities, and experiences. Competes with Vietravel for activity-level bookings in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, but operates as a platform aggregator rather than a destination management company handling end-to-end itineraries and MICE.

Broad incumbents

• TUI Group: Global tourism conglomerate operating tour operators, airlines, hotels, and cruises across multiple geographies. Comparable to Vietravel in offering vertically integrated tour+flight packages at scale, but with much broader geographic reach and a primarily outbound (European) customer base rather than inbound-focused.

Regional players

• Kesari Tours: India-based tour operator specializing in group tours and customized international holiday packages. Comparable to Vietravel in delivering group leisure packages to Southeast Asian destinations, though primarily serving Indian outbound travelers rather than inbound tourists to its home market.
• Traveloka: Leading Southeast Asian OTA for flights, hotels, and attractions across Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Comparable to Vietravel as a Southeast Asia travel platform but operates as a digital-first OTA rather than a DMC with tour guides and ground operations.

Peers

• Luxury Travel Vietnam:

Direct peers

• EXO Travel: Asia-focused DMC operating tour operations, MICE, and ground services across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. Comparable to Vietravel as a regional DMC with similar MICE capabilities and destination coverage.
• Buffalo Tours: Southeast Asia-focused destination management company offering tours, MICE, and ground handling across Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and other ASEAN markets. Highly comparable to Vietravel's DMC business, with similar product mix, MICE capabilities, and regional scope.
• Thomas Cook (India): India-headquartered travel services company offering tour packages, foreign exchange, visa services, and MICE capabilities. Comparable to Vietravel as a large Asia-based tour operator with similar B2C/B2B mix, multi-country outbound packages, and event-management services.

Others

• MakeMyTrip: India's largest online travel company for flights, hotels, and holiday packages. Functions as both a partner (recent Vietravel tie-up for India–Phu Quoc packages) and adjacent competitor in the outbound leisure travel space, making it a relevant ecosystem peer rather than direct DMC competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VietravelAsia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vietravel-asia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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