Travel companies are optimistic about business during the traditional long holiday at the end of April and early May as people tend to take tours at this time.
Tourists at Sam Son beach in Thanh Hoa province. Sam Son is expected to become a tourist hot spot this summer. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Travel companies are optimistic about business during the traditional long holiday at the end of April and early May as people tend to take tours at this time.
Vietravel, one of the big tour operators in Vietnam, said that it expects to serve 24,000 customers during the four-day holiday, a 20-percent increase against the same period last year.
Nguyen Cong Hoan, Deputy General Director of Hanoi Red Tours Joint Stock Company, said the company has introduced many package tours in advance and had strong bookings from customers.
The company said all package tours have been booked, especially those to Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc as well as to Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. It expects to serve around 4,000 people this vacation.
Pham Bich Ngoc, Deputy Director of Vietrantour Travel Company, said the company has worked with foreign partners to cut the price of tours to England, Italy, the Maldives, Dubai-Abu Dhabi, and Taiwan by 5-18.5 percent.
Besides booking tours via travel companies, many customers in Hanoi design tours themselves to local destinations.
Because the weather is expected to get hot during the holiday, seaside cities like Da Nang, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Vung Tau, Phu Quoc, Sam Son and Ha Long continue being the favourite destinations.
Many new destinations like Quy Nhon, Tuy Hoa and Ly Son Island are also good options for holiday-makers.
With those who want to enjoy the spectacular landscape, fresh air and crystal water, tours to the mountainous provinces of Son La, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Cao Bang, Lao Cai and Ha Giang will definitely meet their taste.
On outbound tours, besides tours to Southeast Asian countries, well-off customers also take tours to Japan and the Republic of Korea, Dubai, Europe and the United States.
🍸 The Korean General Department of Tourism office in Vietnam is promoting Gyeongbuk province, the largest province in the RoK with beautiful landscapes, famous delicacies, rich culture and world cultural heritages to Vietnamese tourists.-VNA
The Khau Vai Love Market Culture-Tourism Week – an annual cultural event in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang - will take place in Meo Vac District from May 1 to 3.
The Vietnamese Embassy in India hosted a tourism promotion event at Samrat Hotel in New Delhi on April 20, featuring tourism associations and travel agencies from both Vietnam and India.
An extravaganza of cultural and sport activities were organised at a sea tourism festival which opened in Sam Son town, the central province of Thanh Hoa on April 23.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
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.
Tourists at Sam Son beach in Thanh Hoa province. Sam Son is expected to become a tourist hot spot this summer. (Source: VNA)
