This year, the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day has contributed to bringing new trends in choosing tours, routes and tourism activities of tourists. Catching this wave, the tourism industry of provinces, cities, destinations, services... are all ready to welcome a large number of domestic and international visitors, with the expectation that tourism will have more momentum to grow stronger.
Financially fit
According to general records, about a month before the official April 30 holiday (from April 30 to May 4), the tourism market was bustling and bustling. Those who planned their travel early were quick to book package tours, air tickets, and hotel rooms to take advantage of reasonable prices. According to Mr. Vu Van Tuyen, Director of Travelogy Vietnam Tourism Company, the number of customers booking tours for the holiday this year has increased by 20-30% compared to the same period in 2024. Travel packages combining relaxation and cultural - historical experiences are leading in booking rates.
The weather during this period is often hot and sunny, so domestic destinations that tourists prioritize are coastal cities and plateaus with cool climates. The top 10 most searched domestic destinations include: Da Nang, Da Lat, Vung Tau, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Phu Quoc, Ha Long, Hanoi and Hoi An.
Ms. Nguyen Thuy Mui ( Bac Ninh ) shared: “After a period of stressful work, this holiday I chose a destination to help restore my mental health. My family chose to travel to Binh Dinh with the hope that the destination would not be “overloaded” and booked tourism activities combining yoga, meditation, massage, visiting sacred places and relaxing, swimming in the sea, and enjoying seafood”.
This year, there was not much feedback on hotel room prices, but airfares were the biggest "barrier" to making travel decisions. Before April 2025, round-trip airfares from Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang and Nha Trang ranged from 4 to 6 million VND. Near the holidays, prices skyrocketed from 4 to more than 10 million VND/round-trip ticket. Airfares from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City at this time are mainly only available in business class, with good flight times, with prices ranging from 8 to 10 million VND. Thus, airfares alone for a family of 4 to 5 members traveling during the holidays cost up to tens of millions of VND. Combined with the cost of food, accommodation, daily transportation and activities, the total cost of the trip exceeds the affordability of many families.
After consulting airfares and carefully considering them, Ms. Nguyen Hong Nhung's family (Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi) chose to travel by private car. Ms. Nhung said: "On this trip, we will stop for 1 night in Ha Tinh on the way there and Nghe An on the way back. The remaining 2 nights will be in Hue. Traveling by car along the national highway, we will be proactive in choosing where to eat and rest. The main activities are to connect all family members, visit nearby places with cultural and historical value to further educate children." Preliminary estimates show that Ms. Nhung's family's 5-day trip will cost about 22 to 25 million VND. This is an amount of money that not every family has available to invest in this holiday trip.
With a budget of several hundred thousand to several million VND, many individuals and families choose day tours or short trips (2-3 days) to ensure that they can travel, have time to rest, clean the house, meet friends or visit their hometowns and relatives. Anticipating this situation, the tourism industry in localities across the country has simultaneously launched many programs with a variety of destinations and prices, meeting the needs of tourists: Discovering history, experiencing traditional craft villages, culinary tours, checking in at hot-trend spots...
Towards Ho Chi Minh City
On this occasion, Ho Chi Minh City is the focus of domestic and international tourists. Accordingly, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has deployed a series of special tourism activities to express deep gratitude, honor sacred historical values, and is expected to bring visitors attractive and memorable experiences.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, said that the city currently has more than 3,200 accommodation facilities serving tourists. Of these, there are more than 130 hotels with standards from 1 to 5 stars, with a total of about 55,000 rooms. Hotels in District 1, District 4 and Ben Nha Rong area - where many art performances, parades, fireworks, light festivals and cuisine are concentrated - have reached a capacity of 95% to 100%.
However, according to Ms. Anh Hoa, the city's room capacity is still high, enough to meet the increased demand for accommodation during the April 30 holiday. The city's tourism industry is coordinating with districts to update the accommodation address system, ensuring the best service for tourists.
The highlight of this year's festival is the national parade and march to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, with large-scale programs such as: Parade, cannon firing, aircraft display, fireworks, drone light show and sideline activities for visitors to join in the vibrant festival atmosphere throughout the city.
Travel agencies have also launched many rich cultural and historical tours, from short trips within the city to long trips connecting to neighboring provinces. The tours not only take tourists to historical sites but also combine cultural experiences, helping visitors gain a deeper understanding of the history and people here.
Many programs are designed specifically for each target group such as students, seniors and international visitors. In addition, thematic tours related to the museum system, architectural heritage, and night tours at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum are also renewed, contributing to increasing the attractiveness of tourism in the city during this important holiday.
Each locality has many options
According to a representative of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, on the occasion of the April 30 - May 1 holiday, Hanoi has implemented many synchronous solutions to effectively exploit tourism potential as well as attract visitors to the city. Specialized tours and routes to visit cultural and historical relics in the inner and outer areas will be organized. In particular, Hanoi also implemented stimulus campaigns such as the program "Hanoi people and tourists experience 4-5 star hotels" and tours of craft villages and streets with the goal of increasing the average spending of each visitor and extending the length of stay with connected tourism products.
In addition to the attractive destinations of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, localities with tourism as their strength have also prepared to welcome a large number of tourists during the April 30 holiday. In the coastal city of Da Nang, 3-5 star hotels recorded room occupancy rates of up to 90%, many places were almost fully booked. Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh, Vice Chairman of the Da Nang Tourism Association, said that the city currently has nearly 1,300 accommodation establishments with more than 46,000 rooms, capable of serving a large number of guests, even when coastal hotels are fully booked.
It is forecasted that the number of visitors to Da Nang during the upcoming holidays will increase by about 15% compared to the same period in 2024. On average, more than 50 international flights land in the city every day, contributing to pushing room capacity to the maximum level. On this basis, Da Nang expects the capacity to reach 100% during the upcoming holidays.
In order to increase the attraction of tourism during the holiday season, Da Nang tourism industry has prepared many new and attractive products. Typical are the program "Sea Tourism Season 2025" with the theme "Blue Wave Dance", the brilliant Sun Flower Festival at Sun World Ba Na Hills and the Fun Night Market - Da Nang Downtown with more than 50 specialty food stalls, BBQ party along the Han River.
With efforts to prepare the best services and the most attractive travel programs, the tourism industry nationwide is ready to welcome visitors to enjoy an exciting holiday.
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