On March 28, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province said that it is estimated that in March 2025, the whole province will welcome more than 1.6 million visitors to visit and relax.
The number of tourists to Ba Ria - Vung Tau increased by 24% compared to the same period last year. However, the majority are still temporary visitors, while the actual number of visitors is only about 440,753, down nearly 10% over the same period.
Notably, although the number of overnight guests has decreased, revenue has reached nearly VND610 billion, an increase of more than 16% over the same period. In addition, travel revenue is estimated at about 50 billion VND.
According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in March 2025, the number of international visitors to the locality will increase, contributing to increasing accommodation revenue.
At the same time, accommodation facilities with 3 stars or more have also proactively organized many stimulus programs and preferential services to attract tourists to use comprehensive services, enhancing the experience for tourists coming to the locality, thereby increasing the spending of tourists when coming to Ba Ria - Vung Tau.
In the coming time, Ba Ria - Vung Tau is expected to welcome a large number of visitors when there are 2 long holidays including: Hung Doi Vuong Commemoration Ceremony (3 days off, from 5 - 7.4) and April 30 - 1.5 holiday (5 days off, from April 30 - 4.5).
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has mobilized establishments to continue implementing diverse product packages, promoting incentives; as well as advising the Provincial People's Committee to plan to organize events to serve tourists during the holiday.
