Coastal destinations are popular among tourists during the April 30 – May 1 holiday. (Photo: nhandan.vn)

Leading travel companies like Vietravel, Saigontourist, and Flamingo Red Tours report a significant surge in bookings since early April. Popular destinations like Da Nang, Da Lat, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, and Sa Pa continue to be the top choices.

This year’s holiday spanning five days provides an ideal opportunity for the tourism industry to rebound after a period of stagnation. Travel companies have ramped up preparations by increasing staff, expanding services, and prioritizing tourist safety. In the south, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, tour bookings have risen sharply since the beginning of April. Numerous new tour options have been introduced, especially for foreign tourists.

Tourists learn about tours at the Vietnam International Tourism Fair - VITM Hanoi 2025. (Photo: nhandan.vn)

Mr. Le Truong Hien Hoa, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, said: “To prepare for the upcoming holiday we have collaborated with other departments to promote new tourism products. Visitor numbers are currently very high, and we've worked closely with accommodation and travel services to ensure high-quality, welcoming experiences for tourists.”

While domestic tourism is growing strongly, international tourism is also expected to grow during this year’s extended holiday. Ms. Le Thu Thuy of Hanoi said she chose to make an overseas trip to have a fresh experience.

Thuy said: “Since this year’s April 30 holiday is quite long, I decided to take my family to Thailand to have a new experience. We’ve traveled to many places in Vietnam, so I thought it would be refreshing for my kids to go somewhere new. They’re very excited, especially my 5-year-old. And the tour to Thailand is reasonably priced.”

Mr. Nguyen Huu Cuong, Chairman and CEO of the Trang An Travel Company, said outbound tourism is growing strongly

Cuong said: “This holiday, most customers are booking tours ranging from three to five days. Some international packages, like the charter flight to Lijiang in China are already 100% booked.”