In September, Hanoi welcomed double the number of tourists compared to the same period last year thanks to the A80 effect.

Visitors line up to visit the 80-year National Achievements Exhibition.

On September 29, Hanoi Department of Tourism announced the results of tourism activities in September 2025.

In September 2025, the total number of tourists to Hanoi is estimated at 4.17 million, an increase of 98% over the same period in 2024. Of which, international tourists are estimated at 666.7 thousand, an increase of 46.8% over the same period in 2024. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at 12 trillion VND, an increase of 46.1% over the same period in 2024.

Including the first three quarters of 2025, the total number of tourists to Hanoi is estimated at 26.07 million, an increase of 23.8% over the same period in 2024. Of which, international tourists are estimated at 5.54 million, the rest are domestic tourists.

In September 2025, the average room occupancy rate of the hotel sector is estimated to reach 68.6%, an increase of 4.3 percentage points over the same period in 2024.

As of September 16, 2025, in Hanoi there are 2,085 international travel service businesses; 568 domestic travel service businesses; 32 tourist transport businesses, 7 representative offices of foreign travel service businesses; 6,745 international tour guides; 2,507 domestic tour guides and 158 on-site tour guides in operation.

The main reason for the tourism breakthrough in September 2025 is the attraction from activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

Highlights include the Anniversary Ceremony, parade, and march taking place on the morning of September 2 at Ba Dinh Square; the Exhibition of the country's achievements "80 years of the journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" at the National Exhibition Fair Center (Dong Anh commune) and many music nights, fireworks displays, as well as other exhibition and commemorative activities.

Last September, the Hanoi Department of Tourism coordinated with Vietnam Railways Corporation to direct BHL Tourism Service Trading Joint Stock Company to officially operate the Hanoi 5-door train - The Hanoi Train to serve the people and tourists.

To meet the needs of the people and tourists coming to Hanoi during the A80 anniversary, the city in general and the tourism industry in particular have supported people with food, accommodation, and snacks; organized specialized websites to update information on A80 activities, especially the time and location to watch the parade on the morning of September 2, the route of the parade blocks on the streets, etc.

In September 2025, the Department of Tourism also coordinated with the Hanoi Unesco Travel Club to organize a survey program, cooperate in tourism development and launch a campaign to protect the sustainable tourism environment in Duong Lam Ancient Village (Son Tay Ward); promote tourism in India; participate in the Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair 2025; organize the Hanoi Beverage Festival.

From now until the end of 2025, the Hanoi Department of Tourism will advise the City People's Committee to issue a decision approving the Project on innovation of the organizational model, management methods, conservation, and promotion of the value of the special national historical relic site and scenic spot of Huong Son complex (Huong Pagoda); develop unique, high-quality tourism products suitable to market demand such as: agricultural and rural tourism products; night tourism products; community tourism products associated with practical experiences of traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities; Hanoi Beer Museum destinations; organize survey programs connecting tourist destinations of wards and communes with travel businesses in the area; promote digital transformation... to promote tourism.

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Source: https://nhandan.vn/thang-9-ha-noi-don-luong-khach-du-lich-tang-gap-doi-cung-ky-nam-ngoai-nho-hieu-ung-a80-post911444.html