During the April 30 - May 1 holiday (from April 30 to May 4, 2025), the tourism industry is estimated to serve about 10.5 million visitors, an increase of 31.2% over the same period in 2024, of which about 6.5 million visitors will stay.

Tourists from provinces and cities come to Ho Chi Minh City to join in a series of special events during the last days of historic April. Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The number of visitors to Ho Chi Minh City has skyrocketed.

According to the latest data from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, this year's holiday lasts for 5 days, most of the key tourist areas across the country have recorded positive signals with the number of visitors increasing compared to the same period in 2024. Due to the long holiday and hot weather, most tourists choose beach destinations such as: Ha Long (Quang Ninh), Sam Son (Thanh Hoa), (Cua Lo) Nghe An, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Binh Dinh, Nha Trang, Binh Thuan, Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Kien Giang..., or have fun and experience at cultural, ecological and resort tourist areas and destinations close to major cities.

In particular, tourists from provinces and cities came to Ho Chi Minh City to join in a series of special events in the last days of historic April. With the spirit of "Proud of 50 years - Radiant City named after Uncle Ho", Ho Chi Minh City has truly left a strong impression in the hearts of people and tourists, creating a spread of national pride of the Vietnamese people, bringing visitors impressive experiences in the great festival of the nation.

Specifically, Ho Chi Minh City:   Estimated to welcome 1,950,000 visitors, up 101.2%   compared to the same period in 2024. Of which, international visitors are estimated at about 120,000, an increase of 122.2%. Overnight visitors are estimated at about 867,000, an increase of 333.5%. Room occupancy is estimated at about 95%, an increase of 26.7%. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at 7,138 billion VND, an increase of 120.6% compared to the same period in 2024.

Thanh Hoa: estimated to welcome 1,600,000 visitors, up 5.3% over the same period in 2024; estimated number of overnight visitors is nearly 1,000,000. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at VND 4,170 billion, up 9.6% over the same period in 2024.

Quang Ninh: estimated to welcome 1,135,000 visitors, up 12% over the same period in 2024; of which international visitors are estimated at 102,000, up 10% over the same period; overnight visitors are estimated at 465,000, up 8% over the same period. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at VND 3,121 billion, up 41% over the same period in 2024.

Khanh Hoa: estimated to welcome 1,005,160 visitors, up 3.63% over the same period in 2024. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at VND 1,377.4 billion, up 5.41% over the same period in 2024. Average room occupancy rate reaches 88.1%.

Hanoi: Estimated to welcome 875,200 visitors, up 18.64% over the same period in 2024. Of which, international visitors are estimated to reach 136,190, up 55.35%. Total revenue from tourists is estimated to reach 3,150 billion VND, up 25.21%. Average room occupancy rate is 69.67%, up 9.27% ​​over the same period in 2024.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau: estimated to welcome 785,495 visitors, an increase of 28.24% over the same period in 2024; Ninh Binh: estimated to welcome over   700,000   number of visitors, up 48.9% over the same period in 2024; Da Nang: expected to welcome more than   610,000 visitors, an increase of more than 50% over the same period in 2024; Quang Binh: estimated to welcome 369,000 visitors, an increase of 16% over the same period in 2024; Hue City: estimated to welcome   351,000   number of visitors, up 219% compared to 2024; Can Tho: expected to welcome   315,000 visitors, up 10% compared to 2024. Quang Nam: estimated to welcome 282,000 visitors, up 21%; Kien Giang   (from April 30 to May 3): expected to welcome 268,381   number of visitors, up 9.7%.

Traveling to the source, learning about history 'attracts' tourists

This year's holiday season has seen a trend of more visitors to the Southern region than every year because of the 50th anniversary of national reunification, especially during the first two days of the holiday. Instead of choosing tours abroad like every year, many tourists have prioritized the "return to the source" journey with historical imprints to feel the atmosphere of gratitude, remembrance and relive the heroic memories of the nation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of national reunification. Even before and during the holiday, destinations such as Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Vietnam Military Museum (Hanoi), ATK Tan Trao (Tuyen Quang), Dien Bien Phu battlefield (Dien Bien), Quang Tri Citadel (Quang Tri), Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels (Ho Chi Minh City) and especially Ho Chi Minh City - where a series of activities and events celebrating the 50th anniversary of national reunification took place - have attracted a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.

In addition to renewing existing products, on the occasion of the April 30 - May 1 holiday and summer 2025, localities and businesses have introduced many new attractive products such as: Ho Chi Minh City launched community tourism products in Thanh An commune (Can Gio), Hoc Mon, "Nam Ky Luc Tinh" tour;... Especially on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of national reunification, many businesses have created many unique source tourism programs such as the "From Mau Than to the great spring victory" tour of Chim Canh Penguin Travel Service Joint Stock Company; the "Legend of the heroic commandos of Sac Forest - Steel Land - Ho Chi Minh City" tour of Vietluxtour; the "Journey of memories" product of Vietravel;   Saigontourist launches a special tour called "50 years - Return to the beloved South"...

Tuyen Quang launched the product "Discovery Journey" in Na Hang; Mong Cai (Quang Ninh) announced the underwater entertainment area at Tra Co National Tourist Area; Lang Son announced a 2-day, 1-night tour program for tourists using a passport to enter and exit between Lang Son (Vietnam) - Bang Tuong (China); Con Son - Kiep Bac (Hai Duong) built 4 heritage journey tours; Ha Nam put into operation the Sun World Ha Nam water park; Sun World Ba Na Hills put into operation the cable car line connecting Hoi An 2 station with the kingdom of the Moon; Binh Dinh organized a trial train "Cultural journey to the land of martial arts"...

Before the April 30 - May 1 holiday and in preparation for the 2025 summer tourism peak, many stimulus activities have been implemented by localities and businesses. At the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival, nearly 900 tourism products and services from travel agencies, accommodation establishments, tourist attractions and food and shopping establishments with discounts of up to 45% and many attractive gifts were introduced to tourists.

At the Hanoi International Tourism Fair 2025 (VITM 2025), there were many incentive packages, gifts, vouchers, lucky draws, room discounts from 10-30%, more than 15,000 tours, promotional tourism products were provided to customers with prices reduced from 30-50%. In addition, many localities and tourism businesses have organized stimulus programs, discounts, and promotions for products and services during the holidays and summer of 2025 such as: 2025 incentive program to attract tourists "Quang Nam - Green Heritage"; Special tourism stimulus program called: "Hanoi people and tourists experience services at 4-5 star hotels in Hanoi"; Stimulus program to attract tourists to Da Nang in 2025 "Enjoy Da Nang - Multiple experiences; Flamingo Redtours offers tours with discounts up to 40%; Sun World Ba Na Hills reduces ticket prices by 50%; Sun World Fansipan Legend presents 500 red flag shirts with yellow stars and waving flags to the first tourists to conquer the roof of Indochina; Giving tickets to visit the Wax Museum at Ba Na Hills to tourists wearing red flag shirts with yellow stars...

Increase flights and trains to serve tourists

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% at night from 11pm to 5am to supplement/increase the supply capacity. At the same time, they have implemented optimal exploitation plans, increased the seat utilization coefficient on flights, increased aircraft operating time, shortened aircraft turnaround time, etc.

Airports with high throughput during the peak period of April 30 - May 1 are: Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Cam Ranh, Phu Bai, Lien Khuong. During the April 30 - May 1 holiday in 2025, Vietnam Airlines will provide more than 610,000 seats, equivalent to more than 3,200 domestic flights, up 35% and 29% respectively over the same period last year; Vietjet will provide nearly 620,000 seats, an increase of about 100,000 seats, equivalent to nearly 500 domestic flights.

The Railway sector has increased the number of 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. The Railway sector has adjusted the increase from 2% to 4% compared to 2024, while simultaneously applying many promotional programs to reduce ticket prices for many groups of customers, including a 40% discount on ticket prices for groups such as war invalids, sick soldiers, beneficiaries of policies such as war invalids, veterans and relatives of people with meritorious services. On the occasion of April 30 - May 1, Vietnam Railways Corporation organized the operation of a pair of trains named "Reunification Train" with the desire to spread national pride, the spirit of solidarity, creativity and innovation of the country and of Vietnamese enterprises.

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

Tourism revenue doubled compared to the same period last year.

According to the National Tourism Administration, some destinations that welcomed a large number of tourists during the April 30 - May 1 holidays include: Sa Pa (Lao Cai); 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), Mang Den (Kon Tum), Da Lat (Lam Dong),... In the Southern region, there are Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang)...

The 5-day holiday (from April 30 to May 4, 2025) along with many programs, events, activities, and festivals organized simultaneously by localities and businesses, most destinations have welcomed more visitors, longer stays, and higher revenue compared to the same period in 2024. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at about 831.4 billion VND, an increase of 59% over the same period. The average hotel room occupancy rate is estimated at 80%.

Notably, the number of international visitors still has good growth momentum even though the peak season has passed. Room rates and tourism services have not fluctuated much. Security, order, environmental sanitation, and food safety at destinations are guaranteed. After the parade, locals and tourists joined hands to clean up some streets in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing the image of a clean, civilized Vietnam, creating a good impression in the hearts of international visitors attending this important celebration.

In addition, the proactive preparation and organization of many large-scale cultural events, festivals, sports, art performances... in localities and tourist centers, especially the companionship of businesses, has created many new tourism products, promoting the demand for entertainment, sightseeing, and relaxation during the upcoming holidays and summer tourism peak of 2025. Many tourist areas and spots have decorated red flags with yellow stars, organized activities associated with the 50th anniversary of national reunification, creating an impressive scene that attracts tourists, bringing visitors a meaningful April 30 - May 1 holiday.

Travel agencies have proactively built holiday tourism products with many suitable itineraries, meeting the diverse needs of all customers with itineraries of 3 to 4 days for domestic tours; foreign tours are mainly itineraries of 4 to 5 days to Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Korea, Japan, etc.

According to the assessment of the National Tourism Administration, the growth in the number of visitors, safe tourism activities, and quality assurance during the April 30 and May 1 holidays in 2025 is the result of a combination of many factors: The long holiday has created opportunities for people to plan their travel; The event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) has created a strong attraction, especially at destinations in the South; Improved transport infrastructure has made it easier for tourists to travel; Localities and businesses have constantly innovated products and improved the quality of tourism services to meet the diverse needs of tourists; Management work has been focused on by localities from early on, from afar, contributing to improving the tourist experience...

According to Diep Anh/ Chinhphu.vn

Source: https://baovinhlong.com.vn/xa-hoi/du-lich/202505/du-lich-ca-nuoc-soi-dong-don-105-trieu-luot-khach-dip-304-15-4c00a0a/