Many international and overseas Vietnamese groups are bustling to experience the New Year atmosphere at destinations, while domestic and international Tet tours are very attractive to customers.
On January 22 (December 23), according to the reporter of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, many travel companies are welcoming international groups of visitors to Ho Chi Minh City and destinations across the country. Not only tourists traveling on tours but also the demand for independent travel has increased sharply.
Bustling "Westerners celebrate Tet"
Saigontourist Travel Service Company announced that it has just organized the program "Celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025" for overseas Vietnamese from all over the world to return to their homeland to celebrate Tet last weekend in Ho Chi Minh City. Overseas Vietnamese delegations had the opportunity to experience famous destinations such as Cu Chi tunnels; visit the Intelligence Museum, admire valuable artifacts and learn about the historical journey of Saigon Special Forces soldiers...
Ms. Doan Thi Thanh Tra, Deputy General Director of Saigontourist Travel, said that from December 23 to January 10, the company system nationwide will serve a total of more than 20,000 Vietnamese and overseas Vietnamese tourists traveling domestically and internationally, and international visitors to our country.
"On the first day of Tet, the company will welcome the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship with 3,000 tourists from the US, Canada, UK, Australia... to "break ground" to explore Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue. Tourists will continue to visit Ho Chi Minh City, Tien Giang, Ba Ria - Vung Tau and leave Vietnam on the evening of the third day of Tet" - Ms. Thanh Tra excitedly said.
A group of nearly 100 visitors from Poland also had the opportunity to experience the traditional Tet atmosphere in Ho Chi Minh City through the "Westerners celebrate Tet" tour. Mr. Wojciech Pawelec (from Poland) excitedly said that this was his second time coming to Vietnam during the traditional Tet holiday. In the past few days, he saw the streets in Vietnam decorated brightly and the atmosphere was very vibrant.
"The rich, typical dishes leave a deep impression, such as banh chung served with pickled onions, a very special combination, both sweet and sour. If I have the chance, my family and I will return to Vietnam" - Mr. Wojciech Pawelec expressed.
According to Mr. Tran The Dung, General Director of Vietluxtour Travel Company, in previous years, the "Westerners celebrate Tet" tour received very positive feedback from tourists, so the company maintains this activity every year to increase the diversity and uniqueness of the product, giving foreign tourists a good impression of Vietnamese culture. Currently, Europe is a key market and accounts for about 30% of the total number of foreign visitors to Vietnam of Vietluxtour.
Foreign tourists enjoy the cyclo tour in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: HOANG TRIEU
Airline ticket and hotel services... during Tet
Not only international tourists but domestic and foreign tours are also chosen by many customers this Tet holiday.
Ms. Nguyen Nguyet Van Khanh, Marketing Director of Vietravel Tourism Company, said that the number of customers booking Tet tours, including domestic and international tours, has reached nearly 80% of the plan. This Tet, Vietravel is expected to serve about 128,000 customers. Traditional Tet tourism routes such as the North (Hanoi, Sa Pa); the Central region (Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An); island tours such as Phu Quoc, Nha Trang... have received great attention from customers.
"The domestic market is still very vibrant, especially with tours imbued with spring colors and traditional culture. Vietnamese customers now have more choices and higher demands on service quality, so travel companies also need to innovate their products to better meet the needs of domestic customers," Ms. Van Khanh said.
As of mid-January 2025, Viet Travel Company has achieved over 90% of its Tet tour plan, with nearly 200 routes serving more than 10,000 registered customers. Mr. Pham Anh Vu, Deputy General Director of Viet Travel Company, commented that the growth in the number of customers is 25% compared to the same period, of which more than 70% are family groups participating in tours of 4 days or more. Domestic tours focus on destinations such as Nha Trang, the Central Highlands, Da Nang and the Northwest region of Vietnam...
One notable point is that many people choose to travel during Tet but do not register for a tour but travel independently or only book air tickets and hotels. Many travel companies have announced that they will operate during Tet to meet the demand for optional services or sell combos (including air tickets, hotels, buses, etc.).
In addition, the 2025 Tet tourism market has witnessed the development of many train tour products, reflecting a new trend to meet the needs of more unique experiences for tourists. Train routes such as Hanoi - Lao Cai, Quang Binh, or Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang, Hue, Da Nang... attract the attention of many tourists this Tet holiday.
Facing a historic opportunity
Mr. Ha Van Sieu, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, said that the tourism industry is facing historic opportunities stemming from the interest of the entire political system and society in the driving role of tourism in the economy. The international tourist market still has much room for growth in the conditions of favorable policies on visas and immigration.
By 2025, the tourism industry strives to achieve the goal of welcoming 22-23 million international tourists, serving 120-130 million domestic tourists; total revenue from tourism reaches about 980 - 1,050 trillion VND.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/du-lich-hua-hen-boi-thu-dip-tet-196250122212523542.htm
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