Attracting more than 1.7 million visitors
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, during the 5-day holiday (August 29 - September 9), the city is estimated to welcome 62,000 international visitors and 1.65 million domestic tourists. Total revenue from tourists during this period is estimated at 4,900 billion VND. Accommodation facilities serve about 182,500 visitors, and the city's average room occupancy rate is about 61%.
The atmosphere of celebrating the 81st anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2026) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2026) became vibrant through a series of cultural, artistic, and entertainment programs. In the central area, hotel and restaurant systems simultaneously implemented preferential policies; shopping centers launched many large promotions to stimulate consumer demand.
The tourism space this time is also clearly expanded thanks to inter-regional connections. The old Binh Duong area adds products associated with modern urban areas, industry and entertainment. Vung Tau continues to attract tourists thanks to its sea tourism advantages, large-scale event chains and diverse culinary services. Notably, the number of visitors to Con Dao increased sharply by 52.69% compared to the same period last year (international visitors increased by 60.71%), bringing tourism revenue here to increase by 56.61%.
Diversifying tour routes, typical products take the throne
Many travel businesses have proactively renewed their tour route system, launching a series of promotional programs to stimulate demand for both domestic and outbound tours.
Notably, city tour programs exploring the city create great attraction with many unique experiences such as enjoying Trung Nguyen coffee, visiting the Independence Palace relic; circus - Mo show puppetry; Binh Duong tour: Tibetan Pagoda, Thu Dau Mot carving and wood carving village, Minh Sang Plaza - Minh Long Ceramics and ceramic painting experience; Ho Tram tour: Binh Chau hot spring, Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu primeval forest...
Many localities also promote local strengths with unique tourism products. Ben Thanh ward launches Ben Thanh ward tour - Heritage in every street corner, connecting Ben Thanh Market, Ben Thanh Metro station and museum system. While Vung Tau ward and Tam Thang ward are bustling with a series of cultural and sports activities, Lai Thieu ward attracts tourists thanks to the riverside landscape and the characteristic fruit garden space.
Along with road tours, river and water experiences recorded impressive growth in the number of visitors.
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Kim Toan - Director of Thuong Nhat Company - Saigon WaterBus and Saigon WaterGo said that the number of customers experiencing waterway services of the unit during the holiday increased by about 15% compared to the same period last year.
On big anniversaries like National Day September 2, national pride and belief in the sustainable development of the country are further nurtured. People excitedly go to festivals and have more fun, opening up great opportunities for the Ho Chi Minh City tourism industry in general and transport and waterway tourism units in particular to continue to invest, accompany and serve the community better and better" - Mr. Toan emphasized.
