Thua Thien-Hue welcomes back tourists over recent holiday
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue welcomed about 12,500 visitors during the Liberation Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holiday last weekend, signalling the recovery of local tourism post-COVID-19.
ThuaThien-Hue (VNA) - The central province of Thua Thien-Hue welcomed about12,500 visitors during the Liberation Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1)holiday last weekend, signalling the recovery of local tourism post-COVID-19.
Some 3,600visitors stayed overnight and were primarily from Hanoi, Da Nang, and northern andcentral provinces, according to the provincial Department of Tourism. Manyresorts and accommodation facilities along Thuan An and Lang Co beaches were 30to 50 percent occupied during the four-day holiday.
The Complexof Hue Monuments is offering free admission to visitors from April 30 to May 7while tightening precautionary measures against the SARS-CoV-2 that causes the pandemic. Tourists from outsideof Thua Thien-Hue are required to fill out a health declaration, use handsanitiser, and don masks before entering sites.
Theprovince plans to focus on the domestic market during the recovery stage. Fromnow to the end of the year it will offer various discounts on entry tickets tolocal tourist sites in order to boost demand, and will also host a nationwidetravel conference to connect providers of accommodation and tourism services whilepromoting Hue as a safe destination.
The 11thHue Festival will be held from August 28 to September 2, as scheduled.
Theprovince has issued separate sets of standards for attraction, accommodation, andtourism service providers and travel agencies, which must be met for them to beverified as “safe” for tourists./.
6:30 am on March 26, 1975, the “Quyet chien, quyet thang” (Determined to fight, Determined to win) flag of Vietnam was raised at Phu Van Lau (a relic inside the Hue Imperial City), marking the liberation of Thua Thien-Hue. This was a milestone for the Hue-Da Nang campaign that, together with the Tay Nguyen and Ho Chi Minh campaigns, freed South Vietnam in 1975 and led to national reunification.
A delegation of Thua Thien-Hue Border Guard Command on April 15 extended greetings to the armed forces and people living in the neighbouring provinces of Sekong and Salavan in Laos to mark the Bunpimay festival.
Chairman of the central Thua Thien-Hue provincial People’s Committee Phan Ngoc Tho has decided to reopen several relic sites and offer free tickets to vistiors during the national Liberation Day (April 30) and May Day.
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.
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