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Tourism set to boom in upcoming five-day holiday

According to travel agencies, tours during the holiday from April 30 to May 4 are attracting strong interest from holidaymakers, with demand for information and bookings surging.

Sa Pa - a famous destination in North Vietnam (Photo: vneconomy.vn)
Sa Pa - a famous destination in North Vietnam (Photo: vneconomy.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) - The five-day holiday marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30), and International Labour Day (May 1), is expected to offer an ideal opportunity for travellers to enjoy longer trips.

According to travel agencies, tours during the holiday from April 30 to May 4 are attracting strong interest from holidaymakers, with demand for information and bookings surging. The number of tourists is predicted to rise significantly compared to the same period last year.

Pham Anh Vu, director of the Viet Media Travel Corporation, said that the number of customers inquiring about and booking tours has surged since mid-March, reaching about 80% of the company’s plan, with an increase of over 10% compared to the same period last year.

Renowned beaches in Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Da Nang, Thanh Hoa, and Quang Binh, as well as highland areas like Da Lat and Sa Pa, remain popular choices. Notably, there has been a strong influx of tourists from the central and northern provinces heading to Ho Chi Minh City, Vu stated, adding that many tours have been developed to combine sightseeing with visits to cultural and historical sites like Ben Thanh Market and Cu Chi tunnel, helping stimulate domestic tourism.

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Beautiful and peaceful natural landscapes are one of the attractions for international tourists to Vietnam. (Illustration photo: VNA)

The launch of several new expressways has given a strong boost to road travel, as they not only shorten travel time but also make it easier for tourists to plan their itineraries with greater flexibility and comfort.

According to BestPrice Travel, the number of tour bookings to destinations such as Da Lat, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, and Ha Long has increased by around 25–30% year-on-year.

The outbound travel market is also bustling, with top “hot” destinations including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan (China), the Republic of Korea, China, Australia, and Europe.

Bui Thanh Tu, Marketing Director of BestPrice Travel, stated that in response to this year's trends, the company has proactively refreshed its tourism products by expanding its tour portfolio to include new and appealing activities such as sports tours, wellness tourism, culinary experiences, and customised tours designed for groups of 10 or more travelers.

Currently, airfare accounts for approximately 50–60% of the total tour cost and often tends to increase during peak holiday and festival periods. Therefore, to secure better prices, travellers are advised to book tours early, which also provides more more flexibility in departure times and service options./.

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