New Year's Eve Feast
As a major tourist center of the country, Khanh Hoa always knows how to create memorable experiences for locals and tourists during the New Year. The 2026 New Year's Eve celebration at April 2nd Square (Nha Trang ward), organized by the ST Event Joint Stock Company branch and sponsored by Heineken, is becoming a major attraction. The appearance of the famous rapper HIEUTHUHAI and the international DJ duo W&W guarantees world- class EDM sets. In addition, names like Erik, Orange, and Lam Bao Ngoc promise a vibrant atmosphere for the night.
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| Vinpearl will be illuminated with a spectacular high-altitude fireworks display on New Year's Eve, December 31st. |
Hotels, resorts, and entertainment venues in Nha Trang are ready with facilities and staff to provide unforgettable moments for visitors. As usual, Vinpearl is organizing a spectacular countdown party on Hon Tre Island with special artistic performances and a breathtaking fireworks display. "The Nha Trang sky will light up on New Year's Eve with an 8-minute high-altitude fireworks display using the most modern technology. All fireworks are programmed and precisely synchronized with the music , creating a magnificent light show," a Vinpearl representative shared.
In Nha Trang and the Bai Dai area (Cam Lam), high-end hotels and resorts are also preparing unique experiences for New Year's Eve on December 31st. Hotels like Sheraton Nha Trang and Novotel Nha Trang will host buffet parties. In the Bai Dai area, The Anam Cam Ranh will host a dinner party with luxurious dishes at The Colonial restaurant, and a lavish buffet at The Indochine, accompanied by live music and a spectacular fire dance. The New Year's transition will take place at the Beach Club with a countdown program and fireworks illuminating the night sea. Not far away, Alma Resort Cam Ranh will welcome 2026 with a series of culinary events on the night of December 31st. From Italian flavors at La Casa restaurant to international buffets at Asiana and Alma Garden restaurants, guests will have an unforgettable experience. The festivities will conclude with vibrant DJ music and a toast of champagne at the exact moment of midnight during the "Sparkling Soiree" countdown party at Alma Lounge.
Room occupancy has increased.
Although the 2026 New Year's Day holiday schedule was announced late, Khanh Hoa, with its convenient transportation and attractive activities, is attracting a large number of tourists from Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces in the region. In addition, the large number of international tourists from South Korea, China, Russia, Australia, etc., who come for Christmas and New Year holidays have resulted in high occupancy rates for hotels and resorts in Khanh Hoa. According to information from hotels such as Novotel Nha Trang, Adamas Boutique Nha Trang, and Best Western Premier Marvella Nha Trang, occupancy rates for the night of December 31st and the first few days of 2026 have reached over 90%. Similarly, in the Bai Dai area, resorts like Ana Mandara Cam Ranh, The Anam Cam Ranh, and Radisson Blu Cam Ranh also achieved impressive occupancy rates of over 90%. Hotels with prime locations and high-quality service in Nha Trang are also experiencing occupancy rates exceeding 70%, and this is increasing daily. Mr. Truong Minh Toan, General Manager of Potique Nha Trang Hotel, said: "After the New Year's Day holiday was extended to 4 days, the number of Vietnamese guests booking rooms has increased significantly. I believe that Khanh Hoa will attract many tourists for the 2026 New Year's holiday."
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| The VinWonders Nha Trang dance team is ready for their performance to welcome the new year 2026. |
Many travel companies have also reported positive growth in demand for domestic tours. Ms. Nguyen Nguyet Van Khanh, Director of Marketing at Vietravel Tourism Company, said that during this year's New Year's holiday, Vietravel expects to serve approximately 130,000 customers, mainly families and young groups. The number of domestic tour participants is very large, with destinations featuring beaches and pleasant climates continuing to be preferred by tourists. Khanh Hoa is among the hottest destinations, along with Phu Quoc and Da Nang.
Not only domestic tourists, Khanh Hoa is also becoming an attractive destination for international families. Agoda data shows a 30% increase in demand for family travel to Vietnam compared to the previous year. Nha Trang, along with Phu Quoc and Da Nang, are among the most searched destinations. In fact, the number of international tourists visiting Khanh Hoa during the Christmas and New Year 2026 season is expected to be very good.
In 2026, Khanh Hoa's tourism industry aims to welcome 18.1 million visitors, including over 6 million international tourists and 12.1 million domestic tourists, with tourism revenue reaching 77,073 billion VND. The New Year's holiday presents an opportunity for Khanh Hoa's tourism sector to kick off the year and create momentum for strong growth in 2026.
THANH NGUYEN
Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/du-lich/202512/chao-don-du-khach-trong-nam-moi-3b90993/
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