This result creates favorable momentum for the city to speed up the completion of tourism industry targets in 2025.
luong khach, revenue increase sharply
The recent April 30 and May 15 holidays have become a big boost for the Ho Chi Minh City tourism industry, when the number of visitors increased dramatically, accommodation capacity reached a peak, revenue exceeded the 7,000 billion VND mark in just 5 days. These impressive figures are proof of the increasingly strong attraction of Ho Chi Minh City, gradually affirming its position as the leading dynamic tourism center in the country.
According to statistics from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, during the April 30 and 1.5 holidays alone (5 days), visitors to tourist attractions, entertainment areas... are estimated to reach about 1,950,000, an increase of 101.2% over the same period in 2024. International visitors to Ho Chi Minh City are estimated to reach about 120,000, an increase of 122.2% over the same period in 2024.
Accommodation facilities are estimated to have accommodated about 867,000 guests, an increase of 333.5% over the same period in 2024. room occupancy is estimated at about 95%, up 26.7% over the same period in 2024. Revenue is estimated at VND 7,138 billion, up 120.6% over the same period in 2024.
In particular, during the holidays, room occupancy at 1-5-star hotels in the city center reached 95 - 100%. As for the 4-5 star block, many units have no empty rooms during the peak days of April 27 - May 1.
In areas near the center, accommodation facilities also recorded room occupancy of 80% or more. Thanks to reasonable prices, stable service quality, and convenient locations connecting to festival activities, these hotels continue to be a priority choice for tourists. At the peak of April 30 and May 1, the number of guests increased sharply, causing many hotels in this area to be completely fully booked.
Attraction from inner-city tours in Ho Chi Minh City
Many travel businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have recorded a sharp increase in purchasing power for inner-city and short-term tourism programs, about 30% - 35% compared to 2024. Some cultural tourism programs, historical relics, with in-depth content, explanations, combined with practical experiences and local cuisine increased by 30 - 50% such as Saigon - Gia Dinh Impressions: 50 years back; 2-storey bus tourism program; dinner on the train; sightseeing Cu Chi dia hinh. Visitors to the inner city are mainly family groups, young people or the elderly who need short experiences.
According to travel businesses, the number of visitors choosing to depart late (1 - 2.5) tends to increase. However, the main trend is to stay in Ho Chi Minh City and participate in inner-city tours, journey back to the source, explore historical space on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.
Vietluxtour Company said that the total number of visitors to Ho Chi Minh City increased by 50%, while the group and businesses alone increased by 25%. Vietnam Tourism Company recorded a growth rate of 20%, 58% of tour buyers chose to travel domestically. Vietravel Company recorded a stable number of visitors, however, the demand for tourism in the city is high thanks to the attraction of large-scale celebration events.
With positive growth momentum, effective coordination between parties, and diversity in tourism products, Ho Chi Minh City promises to continue to make strong breakthroughs in the summer and the upcoming peak months. Thereby, contributing to speeding up the completion of the city's tourism industry targets and plans in 2025.
