On February 2, the Hue City Department of Tourism said that during the 9-day Lunar New Year holiday, from January 25 to February 2 (ie December 26, Giap Thin year to January 5, At Ty year), the number of visitors to Hue City is estimated at more than 150,300, an increase of nearly 37% compared to the same period of the Giap Thin New Year holiday - 2024.
According to the Department of Tourism, the number of international visitors is estimated at more than 69,000, up 81% over the same period; domestic visitors are estimated at nearly 81,300, up nearly 13% over the same period. Revenue from tourism is estimated at VND245 billion, up 48.48% over the same period.
The number of guests staying is estimated at over 71,100, an increase of over 29% compared to the same period of the Giap Thin Tet holiday, of which international visitors are estimated at nearly 33,500, an increase of nearly 8% compared to the same period; domestic visitors are estimated at nearly 37,700, an increase of nearly 57% compared to the same period. Room occupancy is estimated at 68%.
At peak time, from the 2nd to the 4th day of Tet, the room occupancy rate of many hotels is high, reaching over 80%. Typically, Laguna Hue Resort Hotel, Pilgrimage Village Hotel, TTC Imperial Hotel, Vinpearl Melia Hue Hotel...
According to the Department of Tourism, it is estimated that during the Tet holiday (9 days), Phu Bai International Airport will receive and serve about 112,500 passengers (67,500 arrivals and 45,000 departures) of nearly 300 flights arriving and departing. During this time, Hue Railway Station is estimated to receive about 21,000 passengers (10,000 arrivals and 11,000 departures) traveling by rail.
Tourism and travel services activities at the beginning of the year have had positive changes. Localities, units and businesses organize entertainment activities to serve the needs of sightseeing, shopping, resting, enjoying spring, and attending festivals of tourists at the units. Tourists responded and participated enthusiastically and demonstrated the role of friendly and hospitable hosts. Some places that attract many tourists to visit: Royal Palace (Citadel), Thai Hoa Palace, Kien Trung Palace, royal tombs (Gia Long, Minh Mang, Tu Duc).
