The positive results in the number of tourists and revenue from tourism services of many localities during the recent Hung Kings' Commemoration Day holiday are positive signs promising a bumper harvest in tourism during the April 30-May 1 holiday, starting the 2025 Summer tourist season.

Seize the "golden" opportunity

In key tourist destinations in the South such as Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Can Tho, Kien Giang, the recent Hung Kings Commemoration Day holiday recorded a very positive number of visitors, room occupancy rates and revenue.

Seizing the opportunity, carefully preparing tourism products and services, entertainment to serve people and tourists during the 5-day holiday of April 30 - May 1, associated with activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, many localities promise to continue to be the "focus" of attracting tourists.

According to Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism Le Truong Hien Hoa, at the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival held in early April, statistics from participating businesses showed positive signals about purchasing power and interest of people and tourists in the tourism market during the April 30-May 1 holiday and the summer tourist season.

Over 900 preferential tourism products and services from travel agencies, accommodation establishments, tourist attractions and businesses providing shopping, culinary, health care and entertainment services contribute to "pushing up" the purchasing power of tours and individual services.

Many large travel agencies in the city said that the number of tourists booking tours to Ho Chi Minh City and the eastern and southwestern regions during the April 30-May 1 holiday this year has increased by 30-65% compared to the same period last year.

Domestic and foreign tourists when booking tours with destinations in Ho Chi Minh City are very eager to watch special events such as the parade, march to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South, National Reunification and visit historical and cultural relics.

Ho Chi Minh City currently has over 3,200 accommodation establishments with a total of over 55,000 rooms, meeting most of the needs of tourists at the same time.

Another destination is Ba Ria-Vung Tau, during the recent Hung Kings' Commemoration Day holiday, although it was only a short holiday, many accommodation establishments in Vung Tau city, Xuyen Moc district, Con Dao..., room occupancy rates reached 70-85%.

The April 30-May 1 holiday is expected to be an opportunity for Ba Ria-Vung Tau tourism to achieve impressive results.

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, on the occasion of April 30 - May 1, the province will have many unique cultural and artistic events to serve the people and tourists. Among them is the Grand Music Night at Lam Son Stadium (Vung Tau city) with the participation of many music stars from all over the country.

Hot air balloon show at Ho Tram Sea Square (Xuyen Moc district) with many hot air balloons fixed on the ground for tourists to visit, take souvenir photos and fly hot air balloons.

Con Dao island district has many meaningful activities, attracting people and tourists such as visiting Hang Duong Cemetery, Con Dao Temple, Hang Keo Cemetery, raft building and racing contest at Pier 914 Relic, cycling for the environment...

The land of Tay Do - Can Tho city also promises to attract many tourists when the holiday of April 30 - May 1 is also the time to enter the peak summer tourist season, the season of ripe fruits in the gardens and islands, bringing tourists many experiences imbued with the cultural identity of the river.

According to information from the Can Tho City Tourism Development Center, many travel agencies, hotels, resorts, and tourist attractions in the city have announced stimulus programs and promotions for tourists such as discounts on tours to islands, discounts on accommodation services, and tour prices for students...

Ensure a civilized and friendly destination

This year's April 30-May 1 holiday is an opportunity for localities to attract tourists. Localities and tourism and service businesses are all interested in creating a good impression on tourists with the motto of unique products, professional services, competitive prices, clean and beautiful environment, safe, civilized and friendly destinations.

Ms. Nguyen Minh Phuong, Deputy Chief of Office of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, said that to improve service quality and ensure tourism activities during the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South, National Reunification Day and International Labor Day on May 1, the Department of Tourism and relevant agencies reminded businesses providing accommodation, shopping, dining, entertainment services... to arrange human resources and have plans to serve a large number of tourists at the same time, ensuring the quality of products and services, creating a good impression on tourists about the vibrant destination of Ho Chi Minh City, with many unique, friendly and civilized experiences.

Along with that, Call Center 1022, branch 8 is an information portal for answering questions about the tourism sector, always ready to support tourists when visiting Ho Chi Minh City, on issues such as: finding information, tourism products, preferential programs of tours, accommodation facilities, entertainment areas.

At the same time, this switchboard also promptly receives and guides tourists in resolving issues related to security, safety and the legitimate rights of tourists.

In the Mekong Delta, during the April 30 - May 1 holiday, traveling to Kien Giang with many prominent destinations such as Phu Quoc city, Ha Tien, Rach Gia, Kien Hai district, Kien Luong, along with diverse experiences in landscape, climate, historical and cultural relics will be chosen by many tourists.

According to information from the Center for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion of Kien Giang province, with nearly 980 accommodation establishments and over 34,100 rooms, Kien Giang tourism is confident in serving the needs of a large number of tourists.

Phu Quoc City will have many highlight activities such as Phu Quoc Tourism and Cuisine Festival 2025, taking place from April 29 to May 1, introducing many beautiful images of the land and people of Kien Giang; space to promote cuisine of the sea and island of Phu Quoc...

In order to serve tourists attentively, the People's Committee of Phu Quoc city, the tourism industry of Kien Giang province and functional units have stepped up propaganda and reminded owners of accommodation, food, entertainment, and shopping establishments to properly implement the Code of Conduct for Civilized Tourism issued by the People's Committee of Phu Quoc city, demonstrating civility, professionalism, prestige, and quality in the process of service business, joining hands to preserve the tourism brand of Phu Quoc pearl island - an international-class entertainment and resort tourism paradise.

With the desire for tourists to have a satisfactory experience and a good impression of the tourist destination, representatives of the tourism industry in many localities also noted that tourists should find out accurate information related to services and products at the destination; choose facilities and businesses that provide reputable, quality and professional products and services. If choosing to travel independently, tourists need to plan carefully early to have a perfect trip.

According to Thanh Tra (Vietnam News Agency/Vietnam+)

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