"Grand Prize" holiday
According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the April 30 and 1.5 holidays recorded a positive increase in the number of visitors. Of the 10.5 million tourists to visit all domestic destinations, about 6.5 million are overnight. Tourism revenue of provinces and cities is higher than the same period in 2024. For example, the top provinces and cities with revenue of over VND 1,000 billion include Ho Chi Minh City estimated at VND 7,138 billion, Thanh Hoa estimated at VND 4,170 billion, Hanoi estimated at VND 3,150 billion, Quang Ninh about VND 3,121 billion, Khanh Hoa earned VND 1,377.4 billion from tourism.
Ho Chi Minh City - the brightest star on the tourism map during the holiday - recorded an unprecedentedly high room occupancy rate, reaching 90-95%. Accommodation is estimated at 867,000, up 333.5% over the same period last year.
Mr. Tran The Dung - General Director of Vietluxtour Travel - said that the notable point this year in Ho Chi Minh City is the increased number of visitors registering for inner-city tours, the business recorded a 50% increase in the number of visitors compared to the same period.
This is a special event of the year, the communication work is really good, with activities and programs that are invested in carefully... We can take advantage of images and information about the 50th anniversary event to advertise Vietnam's products, services, destinations, and beautiful landscapes, thereby attracting international visitors - Mr. Tran The Dung said.
Sharing with Lao Dong, a representative of Sun World said that the unit recorded a breakthrough growth rate at a series of tourist attractions at Ha Nam Water Park welcoming 40,000 visitors during the 5 days off, Sun World Ba Den welcoming a 217% increase in the number of visitors compared to the same period last year, Sun World Hon Thom grew by 152% in the number of visitors... Statistics show positive signals from the domestic market, opening up expectations for a vibrant summer tourism season in 2025.
catalyzing preparations for the peak summer tourism
Before the April 30 - May 1 holiday and preparing for the peak summer tourism season in 2025, many stimulus activities have been implemented by localities and businesses. In particular, the sea tourism season opens in many localities right before the holidays, creating momentum for island destinations to welcome a large number of visitors from the beginning of summer.
Some destinations that welcome many tourists during the April 30 - May 1 holiday include: Ha Long (Quang Ninh); Cat Ba (Hai Phong); Sam Son (Thanh Hoa), Cua Lo (Nghe An) ... in the Northern region. The Central region has Ba Na (Da Nang), Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Mui Ne (Binh Thuan)... In the Southern region, there are Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang)...
To prepare for the peak summer domestic tourism season, a series of provinces and cities have prepared attractive activities, products and events and strengthen management.
Following the opening program of the 2025 sea tourism season in a series of localities such as: Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Da Nang... many island destinations will organize vibrant activities throughout the summer months.
Khanh Hoa will organize the 2025 Sea Tourism and Culture Festival with the theme Nha Trang say hi, with 3 main opening events including the "Nha Trang say hi" Music Festival (7.6), International Cultural Exchange Program (8.), Carnival Street parade (9.6).
Da Nang promises a vibrant summer with the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) lasting from May 31 to July 12. 6 shows, gathering 10 excellent teams from Asia, Europe and the Americas with interesting sideline activities, bringing a brilliant summer to people and tourists.
The National Administration of Tourism assessed the proactive preparation and organization of many large-scale cultural events, festivals, sports, art performances... in the locality and tourism centers, especially the support of businesses, which have created many new tourism products, promoting the demand for entertainment, sightseeing, and resorts during the upcoming holiday and peak summer tourism in 2025.
