What happened
Many of the tourists involved came from Indian non-metro cities, and they were travelling as part of a corporate incentive group.
Why the incident matters
The Vietnam tragedy shows that tourism growth without enforceable safety practice can turn ordinary adventure travel into a fatal risk. Basic precautions such as life-jacket use and stable seating were not enforced strongly enough to prevent disaster.
Safety and regulatory gaps
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