The whole country welcomed 10.5 million visitors during the April 30 and May 1 holidays.

According to the National Tourism Administration, during this year's holiday, most key tourist destinations across the country recorded positive signals with a high increase in the number of visitors compared to the same period in 2024.

The average room occupancy rate at tourist accommodation establishments reached about 70% nationwide; during the first days of the holiday it reached over 80%, with some coastal destinations and Ho Chi Minh City reaching 90-95%.

Due to the long break 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 (Khanh Hoa), Binh Thuan, Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Kien Giang...

In particular, a large number of tourists from provinces and cities came to Ho Chi Minh City to join in a series of special events during 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.

Ho Chi Minh City is the locality that welcomes the largest number of visitors in the country with 1.95 million visitors, an increase of 101.2% over the same period in 2024. Thanh Hoa ranked second with 1.6 million visitors. Quang Ninh ranked third with 1.13 million visitors.

Next is Khanh Hoa, estimated to welcome 1 million visitors; Hanoi, estimated to welcome 875,200 visitors; Ba Ria-Vung Tau, estimated to welcome 785,495 visitors; Ninh Binh, estimated to welcome over 700,000 visitors; Da Nang, estimated to welcome over 610,000 visitors; Quang Binh, estimated to welcome 369,000 visitors; Hue City, estimated to welcome 351,000 visitors; Can Tho, estimated to welcome 315,000 visitors...

According to the National Tourism Administration, this year's holiday saw a trend of more visitors to the southern region than usual due to the 50th anniversary of national reunification, especially during the first two days of the holiday. Instead of choosing overseas tours like every year, many tourists have prioritized historical journeys 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.

Right 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)...

On the occasion of the April 30 - May 1 holiday and summer 2025, localities and businesses have introduced many new attractive products such as: Tuyen Quang launched the product "Discovery Journey" in Na Hang; Mong Cai (Quang Ninh) announced the water 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"; 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 origin tourism programs such as the tour "From Mau Than to the great spring victory" of Chim Canh Ban Travel Service Joint Stock Company; the tour "Legend of the heroic commandos of Sac Forest - Steel Land - Bronze Citadel - Ho Chi Minh City" of Vietluxtour; the product "Journey of memories" of Vietravel; Saigontourist launched a special tour called "50 years - Returning to the beloved South"...

International and Vietnamese visitors take souvenir photos at Thang Long Imperial Citadel. (Photo: HA THANH)

The National Tourism Administration stated that tourism activities during the April 30 and May 1 holidays were safe and of high quality. Localities and businesses are constantly innovating products and improving the quality of tourism services to meet the diverse needs of tourists.

However, in addition to the positive results, during this year's holiday, local congestion occurred at some tourist destinations and on national highways leading to major cities at the beginning and end of the holiday. Service quality at some coastal destinations has not really met tourists' expectations due to overload and lack of quality tourism human resources. Some tourist accommodation establishments canceled rooms booked by guests through hotel booking platforms; suddenly raising room rates during peak periods has left a bad impression. In addition, ensuring environmental sanitation and collecting waste after events and activities at some tourist destinations are still limited.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/ca-nuoc-don-105-trieu-luot-khach-trong-dip-nghi-le-304-15-post877159.html