Float away: Visitors at Pham Van Đong beach in Da Nang city. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Beach trips are favoured by vacationers for theupcoming National Day holiday from September 1-3, according to travel firms.
Travel firms have reported an increasing number of tour bookings for thethree-day holiday.
Doan Thi Thanh Tra, marketing and communication directorof Saigontourist Travel Service Company, said the number of bookings foroverseas and domestic tours for the holiday so far have been 21,000, up 10percent year-on-year.
White-sand beaches in the central city of Da Nang and Phu Quoc Island in thesouthern province of Kien Giang and well-known tourist destinations in Da Latand the northern provinces have attracted most holidaymakers, Tra said.
Overseas tours to Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan are popular choicesfor the holiday, she said.
A representative of Vietravel’s marketing and communicationdepartment said that one- to three-day tours were mostly chosen for theupcoming holiday.
Travellers in the south have chosen destinations such as Vung Tau, Phan Thiet,My Tho, and Ben Tre for road tours and beach trips by air to Con Dao Island, PhuQuoc Island, Nha Trang, Phu Yen, and Quy Nhon.
Vietravel expects to serve more than 17,200 customers on this holiday, up 15percent compared to last year, with outbound travellers accounting for 60 percent.
Nguyen Minh Man, head of TST Tourist’s marketing and communication department,said demand for tours with a customised itinerary for a group of friends orfamilies has risen strongly in recent years.
🍷 Group tours are chosen by young couples, a family with three to 15 members wholove to explore nature beauty, cultural heritage sites and historic relics, Mansaid.-VNS/VNA
Several domestic airlines have announced plans to add more flights to serve surging travel demand during the National Day holiday which falls on the weekend from September 1-3.
The Vietnamese General Consulate in Sydney on August 24 held a reception to mark the country’s 73rd National Day (September 2), with the participation of many officials of the local administration and representatives of the Vietnamese community there.
A series of activities celebrating the 73rd anniversary of National Day (September 2) will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism from August 31 to September 30, reported the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on August 27.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Float away: Visitors at Pham Van Đong beach in Da Nang city. (Photo: VNA) 
