International visitors to Khanh Hoa by air overwhelm domestic visitors

Multiple travel options

On August 29, Mr. Nguyen Minh Khoi - Deputy Director of Cam Ranh International Airport said that the expected transport volume on the occasion of National Day September 2 (from August 31 to September 3) is about 450 flights (takeoffs and landings) with about 76,845 passengers, an increase of about 5% and 8% respectively compared to the same period last year.

In the first 8 months of 2024, more than 3.2 million international visitors came to Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa, 2.6 times higher than the same period in 2023. Photo: Trung Nhan

Of which, there were 196 domestic flights with 28,790 passengers and 254 international flights with 48,055 passengers. The international visitors to Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa this time were mainly Korean and Chinese.

According to Saigon Railway Transport Joint Stock Company, on the occasion of National Day September 2, in addition to daily trains, the railway industry will organize additional trains from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang, Quy Nhon; from Nha Trang to Da Nang and vice versa.

Specifically, the Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang route has an additional train SNT4 running on August 29 and 30; trains SNT8 and SNT12 running on August 30. The Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City route has trains SNT5 and SNT7 running on September 2 and 3.

The Nha Trang - Da Nang route has train SE42 running on August 30 and September 1. The Da Nang - Nha Trang route has train SE41 running on August 31 and September 2. In addition, there are a number of other additional trains running from Ho Chi Minh City to the Northern provinces and vice versa, stopping to pick up and drop off passengers at Nha Trang station.

It is forecasted that the number of passengers traveling by rail will increase by about 30% compared to normal days during National Day. Photo: Trung Nhan

According to the Nha Trang Railway Transport Branch, the number of passengers is expected to increase by about 30% on the National Day holiday on September 2 compared to normal days. The railway industry has planned to increase trips to ensure enough tickets to serve the travel needs of the people. However, there are still many train tickets left.

Meanwhile, Mr. Nguyen Cong Hai - Director of the Southern Interprovincial Bus Station of Khanh Hoa province said that currently, the bus station has connected 79 bus routes to 28 provinces and cities nationwide and 1 intra-provincial route, meeting the travel needs of people very well.

Currently, there are about 140 buses departing from the station to the provinces every day. During the September 2 holiday, there are expected to be 170-175 trips departing each day. The bus companies have committed to increasing the number of trips to ensure there is no shortage of buses to serve passengers.

Expectations of retail customers

According to tourism businesses in Khanh Hoa province, the National Day holiday on September 2 is not a peak tourist season even though people have 4 days off. The reason is that many families and companies have traveled during the summer months and the September 2 holiday is close to the school start date for students at all levels.

Korean tourists explore traditional market in Nha Trang. Photo: Trung Nhan.

Although the number of visitors to Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa is expected to increase, it is not significant. Currently, hotels have introduced many promotional programs, food and resort combos with preferential prices, but the room occupancy rate is not high.

Mr. Vo Quang Hoang - Chairman of Khanh Hoa Hotel Association under Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa Tourism Association said that according to preliminary statistics, 3-5 star hotels in Nha Trang city have room bookings at about 60% capacity, some 5 star hotels along Tran Phu beach have capacity of about 80%.

Particularly, resorts in Bai Dai tourist area reached over 80%, many facilities had room bookings of up to 90%, mainly 3-day 2-night room packages, focusing on August 30 - September 1.

“During the holidays, airfares from Hanoi and the northern provinces to Khanh Hoa often increase by about 20% compared to normal days, thus limiting the number of northern tourists coming to Khanh Hoa. However, recently, the highways connecting Khanh Hoa with the southern provinces have been put into operation, creating favorable conditions for individual tourists and families with cars to come to Khanh Hoa during the holidays.

Accordingly, the number of individual visitors may increase during the holidays, so tourism businesses need to prepare carefully to satisfy tourists. Thereby, contributing to building Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa destination "touching the hearts" of domestic and foreign tourists" - Mr. Vo Quang Hoang shared.

Many hotels and resorts have room occupancy rates of more than 80% during the National Day holiday on September 2. Photo: Trung Nhan

Director of Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism Nguyen Thi Le Thanh also said that the Department has sent an official dispatch to tourism businesses in the province about strengthening measures to ensure service for tourists during the National Day holiday on September 2.

In particular, pay attention to facilities that ensure food hygiene and safety, fire prevention and fighting, and ensure safety for tourists in accommodation facilities and tourist areas with water entertainment services, swimming pool areas, etc.

In addition, the Department of Tourism also announced a hotline to support tourists (24/7): *2258 or 0947.528.000 when tourists encounter problems or need instructions.

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