On the morning of January 1, 2025, Hoi An city organized to welcome the first group of visitors to visit Hoi An Ancient Town in 2025 at the Japanese Covered Bridge area. The group consisted of 18 guests from Italy.

Chairman of Quang Nam Provincial People's Committee Le Van Dung and Secretary and Chairman of Hoi An City attended the welcoming ceremony.

After the solemn reception, the delegation visited Hoi An ancient town with many ancient architectural works preserved over time and experienced cultural and artistic activities, performing traditional crafts typical of the locality.

Leaders of Quang Nam province and Hoi An city welcomed the first group of visitors on the first day of the new year 2025.

The activity of welcoming the first group of visitors in 2025 shows a warm welcome, hospitality and promises to open a vibrant tourism year, attracting more domestic and international tourists to visit and experience Hoi An.

Cruise ship brings thousands of international visitors to Da Nang

On the morning of January 1, Da Nang welcomed thousands of tourists arriving in the city on the first day of the new year by air and sea.

Departing from Singapore on December 22, 2024, the Noordam cruise ship passed through Thailand and Cambodia before arriving in Vietnam. The cruise ship carried nearly 2,000 European and American tourists to "break ground" in Da Nang.

In Da Nang, Noordam cruise passengers will spend two days visiting famous destinations such as Ngu Hanh Son, Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda, Cham Sculpture Museum, My Khe Beach and exploring the city by cyclo...

Noordam cruise ship docked at Tien Sa port in early 2025. Photo: Thanh Hien.

The 285.29m long Noordam cruise ship has 11 decks and 924 rooms. In Da Nang, visitors will spend two days visiting famous destinations such as Ngu Hanh Son, Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda, Cham Sculpture Museum, My Khe Beach and exploring the city by cyclo...

According to Da Nang Port's forecast, in 2025, the Port is expected to welcome 76 ships with about 70,000 visitors, an increase of more than 60% compared to 2024.

On the same morning, Da Nang also welcomed visitors to the city by air. The Department of Tourism gave away nearly 1,000 vouchers to experience services for the first visitors.

Mr. Hoang Huy (from Ho Chi Minh City) said that he and 3 friends came to Da Nang this time to play golf. "The weather is very nice in the early morning of the year, suitable for playing golf. We will stay in the city for 5 days," said Mr. Huy.

Mr. Tan Van Vuong, Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Tourism, said that the large number of tourists coming to the city on the first day of the new year is a positive sign. This year, Da Nang aims to attract nearly 12 million visitors, an increase of 10% compared to last year.

On the morning of January 1, 2025, Da Nang welcomed visitors to the city by air.

On the first day of 2025, Da Nang International Airport welcomed 125 flights to Da Nang, including 57 international flights. During the 2025 New Year holiday alone, from December 28, 2024 to January 1, 2025, the airport welcomed more than 600 flights, an increase of 15.6% over the same period last year.

Phu Yen organizes flag salute ceremony, welcomes first tourists to Mui Dien

On the morning of January 1, at Dai Lanh Cape (Dien Cape), Hoa Tam Commune, Dong Hoa Town, Phu Yen Province, a flag-raising ceremony was held to mark the new year and activities to welcome the first tourists to Dai Lanh Cape.

Tourists visit Dai Lanh Cape (Dien Cape) of Phu Yen province.

The program aims to promote the province's typical destination, Bai Mon - Mui Dai Lanh national scenic area. In addition, it contributes to preserving and promoting the values ​​of relics to serve tourism development, creating an attractive, friendly and hospitable image of Phu Yen tourism.

The flag-raising ceremony at the beginning of the year took place with the participation of local people, tourists, many central and local delegates from inside and outside Phu Yen province. Here, the People's Committee of Phu Yen province also presented gifts to the first visitors to Mui Dien in 2025.

The flag-raising ceremony at the beginning of 2025 had the participation of many units inside and outside Phu Yen province.

Mr. Dao My - Vice Chairman of Phu Yen Provincial People's Committee, said: "The New Year Flag Salute Ceremony has a very important meaning, opening a series of major events in 2025 such as: Celebrating the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam; 80 years of the founding of the country; 135 years of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday; 50 years of the Liberation of Phu Yen province and the complete Liberation of the South and national reunification...".

According to Mr. Dao My, in 2024, the total number of tourists to the locality will be more than 4 million, of which international visitors will reach more than 30,000 (an increase of 52% over the same period). Visitors to Bai Mon - Mui Dai Lanh scenic spot in 2024 will reach over 110,000, of which nearly 1,000 will be international visitors.

Binh Dinh welcomes "first flight of the year"

On the morning of January 1, at Phu Cat airport, the Department of Tourism of Binh Dinh province held a ceremony to welcome the first tourists to the "land of martial arts and literature" in the new year 2025.

Accordingly, Vietnam Airlines flight number VN1392 from Ho Chi Minh City brought a total of 180 passengers, including 8 foreign passengers, to Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh).

The Department of Tourism randomly selected passengers on the flight to give flowers, souvenirs and New Year's greetings for 2025.

Binh Dinh welcomes passengers on the first flight of the new year. Photo: Truong Dinh

Mr. Tran Van Thanh - Director of Binh Dinh Province Department of Tourism said that today (January 1), there will be a total of 14 flights to Binh Dinh. On the morning of January 4, the Department will also organize to welcome an international cruise ship to Quy Nhon, on the occasion of the New Year.

In addition, on the first day of Lunar New Year this year, for the first time the province will organize to welcome the first train to Binh Dinh.

Giving flowers, souvenirs and wishing a happy new year 2025 to the first guests to "break ground". Photo: Truong Dinh

The New Year event demonstrates the friendliness and hospitality of Binh Dinh people. Photo: Truong Dinh

Quang Binh welcomes first visitors in 2025

On the morning of January 1, Quang Binh province held a ceremony to welcome the first tourists to Quang Binh in 2025.

At Dong Hoi airport, more than 80 passengers, including 4 international passengers on the Vietnam Airlines flight departing from Ho Chi Minh City, were presented with flowers, congratulated by representatives of the Department of Tourism, Tourism Association, and Dong Hoi Airport, and expressed hope that the guests would have interesting and memorable experiences during their journey to explore Quang Binh.

Quang Binh tourism leaders welcomed and presented flowers to the first guests.

Also this morning, at Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a ceremony was held to welcome the group of guests to the world natural heritage site.

The first group of guests had 68 people, including 36 international guests from Malaysia, Australia, Japan, Canada, UK and 32 domestic guests from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Quang Ninh, Nghe An.

Welcoming guests to Phong Nha - Ke Bang at the beginning of the year.

The delegation was presented with flowers by representatives of the Department of Tourism, Department of Culture and Sports, and Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park Management Board, and given New Year's "lucky money" and selected to participate in the "Route connecting Phong Nha Cave - Chay River, Dark Cave by river".

Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park currently has 17 routes and tourist attractions with many diverse and attractive experiences. This is the “tourist heart” of Quang Binh province, honored as the “kingdom of caves”, the capital of adventure tourism in Asia. Over the years, Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park has affirmed its position and brand as a leading destination on the tourism map of Vietnam as well as the world…

The welcoming ceremony was held solemnly, leaving many impressions in the hearts of visitors.

"First visitor" to Dak Lak, three lucky tourists receive gifts

On January 1, at Buon Ma Thuot Airport, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dak Lak province organized a special event "Welcoming the one million five hundred thousandth visitor and the first tourist group to Dak Lak province on the occasion of New Year 2025".

Artisans welcome the first group of tourists to Dak Lak on the occasion of New Year 2025

Landing at the airport, the group of tourists were surprised by a warm welcome and gong performances by Ede ethnic artists.

Moved by being the one million five hundred thousandth visitor to Dak Lak on the first day of 2025, Ms. Luu Minh Lan (Hanoi) shared that she loves the land and people here. Almost every year, she spends time returning to this land. "The Central Highlands is a livable place, the people are friendly, the natural climate is favorable, I just want to come here forever," Ms. Lan confided.

Three lucky passengers on the Hanoi - Buon Ma Thuot flight received special gifts.

Ms. Luu Minh Lan and the two luckiest guests on the Hanoi - Buon Ma Thuot flight, including Mr. Vu Van Vang (Hai Duong) and Ms. Le Thi Thanh Thuy (Phu Tho), were randomly selected to receive the most special gifts.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thuy Phuong Hieu, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dak Lak province, the program "Welcoming the one million five hundred thousandth tourist and the first tourist group to Dak Lak province on the occasion of New Year 2025" is the opening event for Dak Lak tourism activities.

Dak Lak has many tourism stimulus programs.

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dak Lak province, in 2024, the locality welcomed nearly 1.5 million international and domestic visitors, an increase of 8.11% compared to 2023. Total tourism revenue of the whole province in 2024 is estimated at 1,150 billion VND, an increase of 11.11% over the same period in 2023.

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