Demand increases sharply
This year's National Day on September 2 is recording a bustling atmosphere in the domestic and foreign tourism markets, with strong demand and many unique tourism products launched early from businesses.
According to Mr. Pham Anh Vu - Deputy General Director of Viet Travel Company, the number of customers booking services on September 2 this year is estimated to increase by about 20 - 25% compared to the same period last year. In particular, Hanoi and northern locations such as Ninh Binh, Ha Long, Sa Pa, Moc Chau are "hot" destinations as many tourists tend to combine visiting the Northern scenic spots with participating in large-scale activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day in Hanoi.
The appeal of activities such as parades and parades in Hanoi has made many families and groups of friends plan since June. Central hotels in Hanoi have recorded a high number of room reservations early.
Meanwhile, Ms. Tran Thi Bao Thu - Marketing - Communications Director of Vietluxtour said that for the foreign market, the unit recorded that the number of customers booking reached over 50% of the plan from the end of the first quarter. The domestic market will often be in the peak period near the departure date. The company aims to increase the number of visitors for the September 2 holiday and this year's fall by 25 - 30% compared to the same period last year.
Outstanding products
Notable on the occasion of September 2 this year are the journeys towards the origin, such as the mark of Uncle Ho's footsteps (Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Tuyen Quang) or remembrance of Autumn in October (Hanoi - Tuyen Quang), to connect historical memories with the new journey of the nation.
According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, in order to attract tourists to choose Hanoi as a destination during the September 2 National Day holiday, the capital's tourism industry will introduce many new product groups.
Notable among them is the group of 20 night tourism products, notably the program "Tran Vu bell" at Quan Thanh Temple. In addition, some new creative spaces will also be introduced such as "Truc Bach Sub-level Street", "Toa Xe Tray No. 6 - Leng keng Heritage" or a tour to explore Nam Truc village of the Dao people in Mien village (Ba Vi commune) ...
The city will maximize the advantages of infrastructure to form linked tourism corridors, through the implementation of river routes connecting Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong... These routes will bring tourists check-in spots with the strong mark of Hanoi, while meeting the needs of personalizing the experience of young tourists.
According to Ms. Tran Phuong Linh - Marketing - Information Technology Director of BenThanh Tourist Company, with a holiday fund of about 4 days, tour routes with an average schedule of 4-6 days or short packages of 1-3 days will be given priority. Compared to normal days, tour prices during the September 2 holiday increase by 10 - 20% depending on the route.
Book services early, avoid risks
Given the heat of this year's peak tourist season during the National Day holiday, travel agencies recommend that tourists should proactively plan early to get good prices and ensure services.
In particular, there will be many activities and a large population of tourists participating during the holiday in Hanoi. Therefore, you should prepare a good health, comfortable outfit and carefully research the schedule of events and limited routes to have a reasonable travel plan.
Sharing the same view, Ms. Bao Thu emphasized that if possible, tourists should choose the departure time to avoid peak travel to enjoy better prices and avoid overload. For families with elderly or young children, priority should be given to package tours to receive thoughtful support throughout the journey.
With the form of online service booking, it is necessary to carefully check website information, choose reputable platforms with clear blueprints, phone numbers and addresses, synchronized with the company office. Before transferring money, it is necessary to accurately verify the recipient's information and the company name. Tourists can also refer to reviews on reputable channels to choose a professional and reliable cruise organizer.
