Tourism nationwide is bustling during the April 30 - May 1 holiday

During the 5-day holiday of April 30 - May 1 (from April 27 to May 1, 2024), the tourism industry is estimated to serve about 8 million visitors, an increase of 14.2% over the same period in 2023.

During the 5-day holiday from April 30 to May 1, the tourism industry is estimated to serve about 8 million visitors - Photo: Minh Duong

According to the Tourism Information Center (Vietnam National Administration of Tourism), during the April 30 - May 1 holiday, most key tourist areas across the country recorded positive signals with the number of visitors increasing compared to the same period in 2023.

For example, Thanh Hoa served about 1.52 million visitors, an increase of 27.2%; total revenue from tourists reached about VND3,805 billion, an increase of 32.8%.

Quang Ninh served about 1,017,800 visitors, an increase of 48.0%; total revenue from tourists reached about VND 2,210 billion, an increase of 53%.

Khanh Hoa served about 969,950 visitors, up 21.5%; total revenue from tourists reached about 1,306.7 billion VND, up 53%.

Ho Chi Minh City served about 969,000 visitors, up 2%; total revenue from tourists reached about 3,235 billion VND, up 3.4%.

Nghe An served about 950,000 visitors, an increase of 22%; total revenue from tourists reached about more than 1,700 billion VND.

Hanoi served about 737,900 visitors, up 4%; total revenue from tourists reached about 2,500 billion VND, up nearly 10%...

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.

Diverse new tourism programs, events and products

Tourism activities in localities have been carefully prepared even 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...

Localities organize 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 2024; Bac Kan Province Culture and Tourism Week 2024; Sam Son Sea Tourism Festival 2024; Fansipan Rose Festival; Da Lat Music Festival 2024 - Da Lat Music Festival 2024, Dalat Best Dance Crew 2024; Central Highlands Gong Culture Festival at Tea Bobla Waterfall (Di Linh District); thematic exhibition introducing Cham Ninh Thuan cultural heritage; Nha Trang 1st International Jazz Festival 2024; Ponagar Tower Festival 2024...

Attractive and new tourism products have also been launched, in addition to renewing 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 product set with the theme "Heritage Connection Journey" Hue - Da Nang of Vietravel; "Red River Experience Tour", Nam Thang Long Heritage Road (Hanoi)...

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 trains to Cu Lao Cham, Ly Son, Con Dao, Phu Quy, Phu Quoc islands, etc.

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. Increasing the 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.

This year's 5-day holiday has seen more visitors, longer stays, and higher revenue than the same period in 2023. The average room occupancy rate at tourist accommodation establishments nationwide is around 60%, reaching over 70% on peak days, with some coastal destinations achieving 95%-100% occupancy during the holiday.

The number of international visitors is still growing well despite the peak season. Room rates and tourism services have not fluctuated much. Security, order, environmental sanitation, and food safety at destinations are guaranteed.

According to the Government Electronic Newspaper

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