Hanoi, Feb. 26 -- Vietnamese travellers are leading the region in readiness to use artificial intelligence (AI) for travel planning, with 81% saying they intend to rely on the technology for their next trip, according to the Agoda 2026 Travel Outlook Report.

The figure is the highest in Asia and significantly above the regional average of 63%.

Vu Ngoc Lam, Country Director for Vietnam at Agoda, noted that Vietnamese users are increasingly turning to AI tools to optimise their itineraries. The most common applications include recommendations for local attractions and activities, restaurant and dining suggestions, personalised travel itinerary creation (30%), and real-time language translation (30%).

The data reflect a clear shift toward...