New, quality products offered to tourists during Reunification holiday
Travel agents in Vietnam are making necessary preparations for the upcoming Hung Kings Commemoration Day, National Reunification and May Day holidays from April 29 to May 3, as the travel demand is forecast to surge.
Hanoi (VNA) – Travel agents in Vietnam are makingnecessary preparations for the upcoming Hung Kings CommemorationDay, National Reunification and May Day holidays from April 29 to May 3, as the traveldemand is forecast to surge.
Right from the beginning of this year, travel agents startedoffering tours for this long holiday and a large number of tourists have bookedtours since March end.
Saigontourist, one of the leading travel companies inVietnam, said it is offering more than 200 inbound and outbound tours for theholidays. The company is estimated to serve about 100,000 visitors this time.
Vietravel expects to serve around 15,000 inbound and outbound tourists. Atpresent, Phu Quoc island, the central and Central Highlands regions, Da Nang,Nha Trang, Quy Nhon and Phan Thiet are favourite destinations.
To serve demand, localities have introduced new andattractive tourism products.
Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector forecasts that the numberof holidaymakers will increase by 30-40% compared to that of the same period lastyear to 200,000, with revenue from tourism services to hit over 1.6 trillionVND (68 million USD).
The city is offering around 30 tour programmes, which are renewedcontinuously, to bring attractive experiences for holidaymakers.
Linh Ung pagoda in Da Nang (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, the central province of Quang Tri will cooperatewith the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organise the 2023 VietnamCuisine-Culture Festival to introduce the country’s specialties to domestic andforeign tourists.
The annual Hue traditional craft festival in Quang Tri’sneighbouring province of Thua Thien-Hue will be held from April 28 to May 5.The locality is expected to welcome about 95,000 visitors and earn 155 billionVND this festival.
During the holidays, Paradise Delight Dining Cruise, thefirst offering art show in Vietnam, will be put into operation in Ha Long Bay –a UNESCO-recognised natural heritage in the northern province of Quang Ninh.
This year, Vietnam is striving to serve 110 milliontourists, including 8 million foreigners, and earn around 650 trillion VND fromtourism services./.
90 km southeast of Hanoi, in addition to its rich potential in cultural and spiritual tourism, Ninh Binh province also boasts a charming natural landscape and many unique and amazing caves. It is an ideal destination to visit, as many tourists have found.
Vietnam’s tourism holds a lot of potential for development, especially in the context of new favourable factors, according to an article published on the website of Lianhe Zaobao newspaper.
A new passenger port in Con Dao island district in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has received the first high-speed boat carrying over 200 passengers to the popular tourist destination, according to the Management Board of Ben Dam port.
A new passenger port on Con Dao Island, off the coast of Ba Ria-Rung Tau province, has welcomed the first high-speed boat bringing more than 200 passengers to the popular tourist destination.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Tourists in Phu Quoc (Photo: VNA) 
Linh Ung pagoda in Da Nang (Photo: VNA) 
