This year's National Day holiday on September 2 lasts for 4 consecutive days. This is the holiday season before the opening day of the new school year, so people's need for travel and entertainment increases.
Recognized in Ho Chi Minh City, localities and tourism businesses are ready to operate inter-urban and suburban tours with diverse schedules to meet the needs of entertainment and tourism right in the city.
A representative of Vietluxtour Company said that during this year's September 2 holiday, the number of tourists booking intra-city tours accounts for about 10% of the total number of retail tourists, including domestic tourists (mostly in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, family groups, students, etc.). students, office workers...) and international visitors (Europe, Australia, America).
The price of intra-city tours in the summer and fall of 2024 is not much different from 2023. Because since the time after the COVID-19 epidemic until now, tourism services in general and tourism services in Ho Chi Minh City in particular have reduced fluctuations.
Recently, river tourism has recovered well and attracted tourists to experience it. This is one of the typical tourism product lines in Ho Chi Minh City.
According to Mr. Nguyen Kim Toan - Director of Thuong Nhat Company - the owner of Saigon WaterBus and Saigon WaterGo, during 4 consecutive days of holidays, the waterway tourism transport unit prepares all facilities, ports, ships, and personnel to serve the needs of tourists and residents.
"It is predicted that river buses will welcome about 5,000 passengers/day, an increase of 20-30% compared to the same period last year. The double-decker river bus will receive 500-600 passengers/day" - Mr. Toan discussed with Lao Dong Newspaper. .
Regarding the culinary cruise ship product on the Saigon River , Mr. An Son Lam - Director of Indochina Sailing Company Limited forecasts an increase in holiday business this year. The unit increased service quality such as buffet prices to enhance the tourist experience.
Also on the occasion of September 2 this year, Ho Chi Minh City will display fireworks at the beginning of the Saigon River Tunnel (Thu Duc City) and Dam Sen Cultural Park (District 11).
At the same time, the city also organizes many cultural, artistic and sports activities such as a music and dance program on the evening of September 2 at the Nguyen Hue Walking Street area, and the Ho Chi Minh City traditional boat racing tournament on the Saigon River (in the Saigon River area). Bach Dang Wharf). These events and activities are expected to attract a large number of people and tourists to explore Ho Chi Minh City.
