More than 273,000 visitors came to Khanh Hoa on April 30, May 1 holiday

As a major tourist center of the country, Khanh Hoa continues to affirm its attraction during the April 30 and May 1 holiday this year. The favorable weather, transportation, diverse tourism products and many interesting art programs have contributed to creating a vibrant atmosphere, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists to visit and relax.

Tourists take boat to visit Nha Trang Bay.

The 5-day holiday was an opportunity for the local tourism industry to attract and serve a large number of tourists. Travel agencies, accommodation establishments and service providers in the area had many new products, preferential programs and special events. In particular, VinWonders Nha Trang, the largest tourist destination in the province, organized a series of unique cultural and artistic activities, recreating the heroic spirit of the nation. In addition, there were activities such as Tata Show, conical hat painting workshop, giving national flags to guests, which created a vibrant festival atmosphere, spread the spirit of pride on the occasion of the anniversary of the National Reunification Day.

Run for peache at Vinpearl Nha Trang

In addition, sea and island tourist destinations such as Hon Tam, Nha Trang Bay, Nha Phu Lagoon as well as mud bath areas such as I-resort, Thap Ba Hot Spring... all added more staff, renewed services, and enhanced the experience for visitors. Hotels and resorts also invested in culinary programs to attract visitors.

The number of visitors to Khanh Hoa by air and road both increased significantly. According to a report from Cam Ranh International Airport, during the holiday, there were 886 flights taking off/landing, an average of 126 flights/day, an increase of 3% over the same period and about 15% compared to normal days; including 526 international flights and 360 domestic flights. The total number of visitors through the port reached about 145,000, an increase of 4% over the previous year. Along with air travel, the number of visitors traveling by private vehicles were also very big. On peak days, the coastal route Tran Phu - Pham Van Dong was often crowded with tourist vehicles.

In the Bai Dai area, resorts such as Radisson Blu, Ana Mandara Cam Ranh, Alma, The Anam, Fusion Cam Ranh all achieved room occupancy rates of over 95%. In the center of Nha Trang City, hotels with beautiful locations also reached over 90% in room occupancy.

Due to the hot weather, tourists mainly choose island and sea tourism destinations such as VinWonders Nha Trang, Hon Tam Tourist Area, Nha Trang Bay island and sea tours and Nha Phu lagoon. In the afternoon, the beaches along Tran Phu and Pham Van Dong streets were crowded with people swimming and playing. According to Tran Van Phu - Head of Nha Trang Tourist Wharf Management Department (under Nha Trang Bay Management Board), this holiday, the wharf welcomed 37,000 island and sea tour visitors, most of whom were domestic visitors; international visitors were mainly Korean, Chinese, and Russian visitors.

In addition to the islands, cultural and historical attractions such as Ponagar Tower, Long Son Pagoda, Chong Rock, the Oceanographic Museum, Truong Son Craft Village, etc. also attracted a large number of visitors. The Oceanographic Museum recorded about 30,000 visitors during the holiday. Eco-tourism areas such as Yang Bay Tourist Park, Ba Ho Tourist Area, Kong Forest were also favorite choices of many tourists.

Children visit Ba Ho Tourist Area.

Tourists visit the Oceanographic Museum.

Cung Quynh Anh - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that although the number of visitors increased sharply, tourism activities in the area were orderly and safe. During peak hours, traffic police actively controlled traffic. Businesses strictly complied with regulations on tourism activities. The Tourist Information Station by the seaside park worked effectively, supplying tourists with information on attractions, routes, currency exchange locations, etc.

During the 5-day holiday, Khanh Hoa welcomed more than 273,155 overnight guests, an increase of more than 4.2% compared to the 2024 holiday; including 197,550 domestic guests and 75,605 international guests. The average room occupancy rate reached 88.1%; particularly, resorts in Bai Dai area and resorts on the islands were occupied by over 90%. Tourist attractions in the province welcomed 732,005 visitors. Total tourism revenue during the holiday reached nearly VND 1,377.5 billion, up 5.4% over the same period in 2024.

Xuan Thanh

Translated by T.T