Vietnam’s tourism sector experienced a tremendous spike during the recent five-day holiday period from April 27 to May 1, hosting approximately 8 million visitors, a 14.2% increase over the same period in 2023. This encouraging development demonstrates an increasing desire for domestic travel within the country.
Key Highlights:
- Increased Tourist Numbers: Tourist numbers increased dramatically, with 3.6 million staying overnight. Accommodation facilities nationally saw strong occupancy rates, averaging 70%, with some coastal destinations seeing 100% occupancy.
- Popular Destinations: Sa Pa, Quảng Ninh, Thanh Hóa, Phú Yên, Nha Trang, and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu had a significant increase in visitors compared to the previous year.
- Top Performers: Thanh Hóa emerged as the leader, welcoming 1.52 million tourists, a 27.2% year-on-year increase, followed by Quảng Ninh with 1 million and Khánh Hòa province seeing nearly 970,000 visitors.
- Metropolitan Performance: Major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City also witnessed growth, with Hanoi receiving 737,900 tourists and Ho Chi Minh City welcoming 969,000.
Factors Influencing Tourism :
- Extended Holiday: The combined Reunification Day and Labour Day holiday provided a longer break, encouraging extended trips and higher spending.
- Diverse Offerings: Proactive efforts by local authorities and businesses led to the creation of new tourism products and events, catering to diverse interests and enhancing the overall travel experience.
- International Arrivals: Despite being past the peak season, the number of international tourists continues to show steady growth.
- Online Booking Portals: Booking Vietnam bus tickets and train seats in advance is easy with online ticketing platforms. Not just the hassle-free booking experience, such ticketing portals also offer discounts on booking and reduce travel costs for such peak travel seasons.
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Challenges and Solutions for Domestic Travel:
- Scorching Weather: The extreme heat across the country impacted outdoor activities in some mountainous and urban areas.
- Airfare Costs: High airfares discouraged travel to certain destinations like Đà Nẵng, Phú Quốc, Quảng Nam, and Côn Đảo. However, Vietnam has a good transport system of buses, ferries and trains which enables passengers to book their travel accordingly.
- Travel Cost Management: Travel agencies addressed cost concerns by offering high-quality shuttle buses, train, and limousine tours, providing affordable options for both short and long distances. Check out online booking options for saving more on your travel bookings.
