Ho Chi Minh City tourism industry pledges not to increase prices during April 30 holiday

Ho Chi Minh City is bustling these days with preparations for the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification. On all the streets of the city center, the exciting atmosphere of the great holiday is gradually spreading strongly through the brilliant urban decoration activities.

Besides, many tourism and culinary businesses in the area have also begun to show their enthusiastic response with specific actions.

According to a representative of Vietluxtour Travel Company, during the 4 days of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2025, the company recorded about 45% of customers paying special attention to the tourism product line oriented towards the April 30th holiday this year. With a 15% discount, Vietluxtour has sold 60% of the seats of this tour package, with popular programs such as "Saigon Special Forces", "Saigon Past and Present", "District 1 - Night Colors".

Many tourists at this year's Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival are very interested in cultural and historical tourism products geared towards the April 30 anniversary. Photo: Thach An.

The Cu Chi Tunnels historical site has implemented a program to reduce 30% of the entrance fee for domestic tourists traveling in groups with a letter of introduction. Thanks to that, although it has only been a few days in early April, the Tunnels have attracted about 13,000 visitors to visit and experience the services. On the other hand, the success of the movie "Tunnels: Sun in the Dark" has also contributed to helping the historical site attract a large number of visitors, especially young people, students.

At the Ong Coffee shop located on the corner of Suong Nguyet Anh and Cach Mang Thang Tam streets, from early morning, there were many people waiting outside just to hold in their hands a "tube" of coffee containing a very meaningful message welcoming the April 30th holiday.

With the idea of ​​protecting the environment through practical actions, the owner of Ong Coffee Shop - Mr. Nguyen Huynh - used bamboo tubes to make cups, the lid was made from wax paper, the handle was made from palm leaves, and a straw was made from sedge. Outside, the shop staff cleverly added images in the style of propaganda paintings, expressing messages welcoming the 50th anniversary of national reunification; Truong Sa, Hoang Sa of Vietnam and Vietnam in the era of rising up. Thereby, spreading the spirit of patriotism, joining in the joyful atmosphere towards the April 30th holiday in the city named after Uncle Ho.

The group of guests excitedly held bamboo coffee tubes in their hands, symbolizing patriotism and national pride. Photo: Dinh Hung

In the face of the common joy of the approaching great holiday, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is also actively implementing synchronous measures to maximally protect the interests of residents and tourists.

According to Ms. Nguyen Minh Phuong, Deputy Chief of Office of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, in order to improve service quality and ensure tourism activities during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) and International Labor Day, May 1, the Department of Tourism will issue an official dispatch to leaders of businesses providing accommodation, shopping, dining, entertainment, sports services, and qualified health care facilities in the city.

Ms. Nguyen Minh Phuong - Deputy Chief of Office of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism speaking. Photo: Thanh Tung.

In particular, special emphasis is placed on ensuring good quality of tourism activities during the holiday, including 5 contents:

First, expand entertainment activities for tourists and add promotional programs.

Second, improve service quality, diversify products, and avoid price increases and price gouging. At the same time, pay attention to food hygiene and safety, and focus on food origin.

Third, decorate and beautify the accommodation, creating aesthetics associated with creating environmental landscapes inside and outside the service facility. At the same time, strictly comply with environmental protection regulations, keep the facility clean before, during and after the ceremony.

Fourth, develop and implement a plan to ensure security and safety for tourists at accommodation and shopping establishments...

Finally, arrange a specific duty schedule and hotline to promptly and effectively resolve any issues that arise.

In addition, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism also established a direct information channel to receive all feedback and recommendations from residents and tourists during the celebration activities through hotline 1022 - extension 8.

"The functional forces of the Department of Tourism will regularly monitor and receive these reflections, thereby promptly grasping the situation, handling arising issues quickly and effectively, creating favorable conditions for people and tourists to fully enjoy the joyful and meaningful atmosphere of the holiday. Thereby, the Department of Tourism continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to building a safe, friendly and memorable tourism environment for everyone," said Ms. Minh Phuong.

According to Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Magazine

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/nganh-du-lich-tp-ho-chi-minh-cam-ket-khong-tang-gia-trong-dip-le-30-4-20250410101238431.htm