The whole country welcomed 8 million tourists during the April 30 holiday.

Crowded with tourists in many localities across the country

According to the Tourism Information Center, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, during the 5-day holiday, the average room occupancy rate at tourist accommodation establishments nationwide reached approximately 60%, during peak days reaching above 70%, some point to the coast to reach occupancy rate 95-100% during the holidays.

Many tourists choose Sam Son beach as their holiday destination this year (Photo: Thanh Hoa Newspaper)

Most key tourist areas across the country have recorded positive signals with the number of visitors increasing compared to the same period in 2023. Thanh Hoa serve approximately 1,520,000 number of visitors, up 27.2%; Total revenue from tourists reached about 3,805 billion VND, up 32.8%. Quang Ninh serve approximately 1,017,800 number of visitors, up 48.0%; Total revenue from tourists reached about 2,210 billion VND, up 53%. Khanh Hoa serve approximately 969,950 number of visitors, up 21.5%; Total revenue from tourists reached about 1,306.7 billion VND, up 53%. Ho Chi Minh City serve about 969,000 number of visitors, up 2%; Total revenue from tourists reach about 3,235 billion VND, up 3.4%. Nghe An serve approximately 950,000 number of visitors, up 22%; Total revenue from guests tourism reached about more than 1,700 billion dong Hanoi serve approximately 737,900 number of visitors, up 4%; Total revenue from tourists reached about 2,500 billion VND, up nearly 10%. Ba Ria - Vung Tau serve approximately 626,360 number of visitors, increased by 25%; Total revenue from tourists reached about 668.8 billion VND, up 12.5%. Da Nang serve approximately 336,000 number of visitors, up 11.6%; Total revenue from tourists reached about 1,3360 billion VND, up 12.7%...

Proactively implement state management and tourism stimulus

Implementing the direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism according to the assigned tasks in Official Dispatch No. 36/CD-TTg dated April 11, 2024 of the Prime Minister on ensuring traffic order and safety to serve people's travel needs during the holidays. Ceremony April 30 - May 1 and the peak summer tourism season of 2024, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism issued Official Dispatch No. 780/CDLQGVN-QLLH dated April 24, 2024 to the Departments of Tourism Management of provinces/cities directly under the Central Government to thoroughly ensure security, safety and improve the quality of tourist services during the holidays, especially focusing on ensuring traffic safety associated with the organization of tourism activities nationwide; promptly prevent negative manifestations, taking advantage of the holidays to make illegal profits; strengthen control and management of the quality of tourism service businesses and means of serving tourists...

The Inspectorate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Official Dispatch No. 32/TTr-DL dated April 22, 2024 to the Inspectorate of the Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Department of Culture, Sports; Department of Tourism requesting to strengthen inspection and examination work during the holidays of April 30 and May 1, 2024; issue documents to remind tourists during the holidays of April 30 - May 1 to ensure the legitimate rights and interests of tourists when using tourism services...

Cruise ships serving tourists visiting Ha Long Bay operate at full capacity (Newspaper: Quang Ninh)

In particular, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has advised the leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to issue Official Dispatch No. 1654/BVHTTDL-DLQGVN dated April 19, 2024 to the People's Committees of centrally-run provinces and cities requesting the implementation of domestic tourism stimulus activities in 2024 with the theme "Vietnamese people travel to Vietnam - Vietnam I love" to welcome the April 30 - May 1 holiday and the 2024 summer tourist season.

Exciting events and tourist programs to attract tourists

Tourism activities in localities have also been carefully prepared before the holidays, many tourism stimulus activities, discounts, and product promotions have been implemented, typically Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival, VITM Hanoi International Tourism Fair, 2024 "Quang Nam - Green Heritage" tourist attraction stimulus program; Sun World Hon Thom applies incentives for cable car tickets, free tickets to visit the Kissing Bridge, 15% discount on tickets for the show Kiss of the Sea and free Kissing Bridge tickets; Charm Resort Ho Tram (Ba Ria - Vung Tau) opens to welcome guests for free...

Festival activities and events to create highlights to attract tourists are also actively and vibrantly implemented by localities, organizing a variety of activities, cultural events, festivals, and art programs such as "Opening of Da Nang Sea Tourism Season 2024" with the theme "Summer Waves"; "Tourism Festival 2024 "Do Son - 4 Seasons Destination"; Opening Ceremony of Ha Tinh Sea Tourism in 2024; Bac Kan Province Cultural Tourism Week in 2024; Sam Son Sea Tourism Festival in 2024; Fansipan Rose Festival...

Tourism products are also launched in a very attractive and new way, along with the renewal of traditional products such as "Da Lat Night Journey" (Lam Dong); Hung Temple Night Tour (Phu Tho); "One journey - many experiences" of Ninh Binh - Thanh Hoa - Nghe An - Ha Tinh; Thuy Tinh Water Park, Light Park (Do Son, Hai Phong); 5-star train transportation products with the theme "Heritage Connection Journey" Hue - Da Nang of Vietravel; "Red River Experience Tour", Nam Thang Long Heritage Road (Hanoi)...

Tourist movements have also changed to meet the high travel demand. Airlines such as Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have increased night flights and introduced wide-body aircraft into domestic operations to supplement/increase supply capacity. The railway industry has increased trains from Hanoi to Dong Hoi, Vinh, Thanh Hoa, Lao Cai, Ho Chi Minh City and vice versa; from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Quy Nhon and reduced ticket prices for train passengers. Inland waterway ports have increased the number of trips to Cu Lao Cham, Ly Son, Con Dao, Phu Quy, Phu Quoc islands...

Tourists enjoy experiences in Nha Trang (Photo: Khanh Hoa Newspaper)

In general, thanks to the timely attention and direction of the Government, the Prime Minister, and the leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, tourist services during the April 30 - May 1 holiday this year were prepared early; localities and businesses proactively ensured security and safety of tourism activities, food hygiene and safety, and prevented unfortunate accidents and incidents.

This year's holiday lasted 5 days, so most destinations welcomed more visitors, longer stays, and higher revenue compared to the same period in 2023. Notably, the number of international visitors still had good growth momentum despite the peak season. Room rates and tourism services did not fluctuate much. Security, order, environmental sanitation, and food safety at destinations were guaranteed. The proactive preparation and organization of many large-scale cultural, festival, and sports events in localities and tourist centers, especially the cooperation of businesses, has created many new tourism products, promoting the demand for entertainment, sightseeing, and relaxation during the holidays and the peak summer tourism season of 2024.

In addition, to adapt to the rising domestic airfares, many travel agencies have diversified their tour types by increasing high-quality car tours on short journeys; combining trains, cars, and waterways on long journeys, both reducing tour costs and enhancing the customer experience. There is an increasing trend of self-driving to destinations within a short radius to freely explore, experience, and increase initiative in the journey during the April 30 - May 1 holiday this year.

Source: https://toquoc.vn/ca-nuoc-don-8-trieu-luot-khach-du-lich-dip-nghi-le-30-4-1-5-20240501195214588.htm