10 provinces and cities with the highest number of visitors and revenue during the holiday season

The whole country welcomed about 10.5 million visitors during the 5-day holiday, of which Ho Chi Minh City had nearly 2 million, with revenue double that of last year, and Thanh Hoa had a higher number of visitors and revenue than Hanoi.

The 5-day holiday on April 30 this year also marked the milestone in the number of visitors and tourists since the pandemic, with more than 10.5 million visitors, an increase of more than 31% over the same period in 2024.

According to the National Tourism Administration, most of the key tourist destinations across the country have recorded positive signals with a sharp increase in the number of visitors, from 50 to 100%, compared to the same period in 2024. Ho Chi Minh City, where the largest event in the country took place this time, attracted nearly 2 million visitors. Other provinces and cities also welcomed a high number of visitors of over one million, including Thanh Hoa (1.6 million), Quang Ninh (1.1 million), and Khanh Hoa (1 million).

In terms of tourism revenue, Ho Chi Minh City still leads the country when in 5 days of holiday, it earned more than 7,100 billion VND, Thanh Hoa ranked second with revenue of nearly 4,200 billion VND.

During the April 30 - May 1 holiday last year, Thanh Hoa was the locality with tourism revenue highest in the country, with more than 3,800 billion VND. Ho Chi Minh City ranked second (more than 3,200 billion VND), Hanoi ranked third (2,500 billion VND).

Kien Giang is not on the list of provinces and cities that welcomed the most visitors this time, with more than 300,000 arrivals, but is still a bright spot with revenue among the top, with nearly 1,000 billion VND.

The average room occupancy rate at tourist accommodation establishments nationwide reached about 70%, according to the Department of Tourism. During the first days of the holiday, especially on April 30 and May 1, room occupancy reached over 80%. Many coastal destinations and Ho Chi Minh City achieved room occupancy rates of 90-95%.

In terms of transportation, to serve the travel demand during the April 30 and May 1 holidays, Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have increased the number of flights by about 20% from 11pm to 5am, contributing to supplementing and increasing the supply capacity. During this year's holiday, Vietnam Airlines provided more than 610,000 seats, equivalent to more than 3,200 domestic flights, Vietjet provided nearly 620,000 seats, equivalent to nearly 500 domestic flights; increases of 35% and 29% respectively compared to the same period last year.

People welcome the parade through Ben Thanh market on April 30. Photo: Khuong Nguyen

The Railway sector has added more trains from Hanoi to Da Nang, Dong Hoi, Hai Phong, Lao Cai and vice versa from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Quy Nhon. During the holiday, Vietnam Railways Corporation organized a pair of trains named "Reunification Train" with the desire to spread national pride, solidarity, creativity, and innovation of the country and Vietnamese businesses.

Inland ports have increased the number of trips to Cu Lao Cham, Ly Son, Con Dao, Phu Quy, and Phu Quoc islands to serve tourists and locals during the holidays. During the holidays, Quang Ninh welcomed the first group of nearly 1,700 Japanese tourists to Ha Long by super yacht.

The 5-day holiday, along with many programs, events, activities, and festivals organized simultaneously by localities and businesses, has resulted in most destinations welcoming more visitors, longer stays, and higher revenue compared to the same period in 2024. The number of international visitors is still growing well despite the peak season. Room rates and tourism services have not fluctuated much.

Security, order, environmental sanitation, and food safety at the destinations were ensured. After the parade, locals and tourists cleaned up some streets in Ho Chi Minh City, presenting a clean, civilized image of Vietnam, leaving a good impression on international visitors attending this important celebration, the Department of Tourism said.

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