Ho Chi Minh City experiences peak tourist influx during National Reunification holidays
HCM CITY ROCKS THE 2025 HOLIDAYS - A HISTORIC SPURT IN TOURISM
Let's dish on the tourism blitz that hit HCM City during the National Reunification anniversary and International Workers' Day in 2025!
HCM City - The Tourism Titan
The city led Vietnam's tourism industry, attracting a staggering 1.95 million visitors during the five-day holiday, marking a whopping 101% increase from the previous year. Foreign tourists surged by 122%, reaching a whopping 120,000!
Hotels in HCM City were as busy as a beehive, operating at an unprecedented 95% occupancy rate and raking in a record-breaking VND7.1 trillion (US$273.4 million) in revenue.
Heritage Tours Galore
Many tourists opted for heritage tours with historical significance on this momentous occasion, symbolizing a connection to Vietnam's past and the country's unity.
Vietnam's Booming Tourism
Fueled by the events, the entire nation reported strong tourism performance. Around 10.5 million visitors graced Vietnam during the holiday, resulting in a 31% year-on-year increase, with 6.5 overnight visitors. The top four localities with more than one million visitors each were HCM City, Thanh Hoá, Quảng Ninh, and Khánh Hòa.
Surging Tourism Across the Nation
Popular beach and island destinations like Hạ Long in Quảng Ninh Province reported excellent occupancy rates of 90-95%. Tourism hotspots across the country reported increases in visitor numbers and revenue, highlighting the spirit of camaraderie and unity that transcended throughout Vietnam.
The high-flying tourism sector in Vietnam has been on a roll, with over 6 million international tourists flocking to the country during the first quarter of 2025 alone, exemplifying a remarkable 30% year-on-year increase!
In sum, both HCM City and Vietnam enjoyed record-breaking tourism numbers and revenue in 2025, underlining the nation's growing recognition as a must-visit destination on the global stage. Let the good times roll! 🎉🎊🏖️🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳
Residents in HCM City and visitors enjoyed a series of cultural and sporting activities held in downtown HCM City on April 30. -VNS Photo Thu Hằng
- Tourists in HCM City during the National Reunification anniversary and International Workers' Day in 2025 opted for heritage tours, symbolizing a connection to Vietnam's past and the country's unity, making it a lifestyle choice for their travel.
- As HCM City led Vietnam's booming tourism industry, travelers also enjoyed a variety of cultural and sporting activities held in downtown HCM City on April 30.
- From the surge in visitors to HCM City, it's evident that sports enthusiasts found the holiday an excellent opportunity for an overnight stay in the tourism titan.
- With the immense success of tourism in HCM City, there's no denying that the city's 50th anniversary celebrations have opened new avenues for both domestic and international tourism growth in Vietnam, offering a promising table of opportunities for future travel plans.
