Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier of Vietnam, in partnership with its All India GSA, Aeroprime
Group, hosted the Vietnam Airlines India Sales Kick Off 2026, a landmark industry event
bringing together key trade partners, travel associations, media, and airline representatives
to celebrate and accelerate the growing air bridge between India and Vietnam. The event,
held on 27th March 2026 in New Delhi, served as a platform to strengthen partnerships,
showcase Vietnam Airlines’ expanding India network, promote Vietnam as a destination, and
chart the course for deeper collaboration with the Indian travel trade community.

The occasion was graced by distinguished guests including His Excellency Mr. Trần Thanh
Tùng, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Mr.
Bui Trung Thuong, Trade Counsellor and Head of Trade Office at the Embassy of Vietnam
whose presence underscored the diplomatic significance of the strengthening relationship
between India and Vietnam, and the vital role that air connectivity plays in furthering bilateral
trade and tourism between the two nations.

The event opened with a formal networking session bringing together trade partners, travel
associations, and airline representatives, before moving into a leadership session that
featured addresses from the Embassy of Vietnam, Aeroprime Group, and Mr. Shravan Bhalla
from OTOAI. This was followed by a series of presentations from Vietnam Airlines and event
partners, including EnViet DMC, Avisari Holidays, Yutrp, and KAO Tours, together presenting
a comprehensive view of Vietnam as a destination. A defining moment of the day was the
formal MOU signing ceremony, in which La Travenues (Ixigo) and BelAir each signed
Memoranda of Understanding with Vietnam Airlines, strengthening their existing partnerships.
The afternoon session featured guest engagement activities, including a lucky draw and spin-
the-wheel, followed by an open networking lunch with continued media interactions.

Nguyen Trung Hieu, Country Manager India at Vietnam Airlines, stated, ”India is one of our
most important and fastest-growing markets, and today’s event is a reflection of that
commitment. The energy and enthusiasm from our trade partners here gives us great
confidence as we look to deepen our presence and build on the strong momentum between
India and Vietnam. We are grateful for the trust the Indian travel trade has placed in us, and we
look forward to growing this partnership further in the months ahead.”

Abhishek Goyal, CEO & Executive Director, Aeroprime Group, added, “Events like this are what
truly move the needle. Bringing together the trade community, our airline partners, diplomatic
representatives, and industry associations under one roof creates the kind of alignment and energy that translates directly into business. We are deeply proud to represent Vietnam Airlines in India, and we remain fully committed to ensuring that their growth story here is backed by the strongest possible on-ground support, market intelligence, and commercial execution”