Sa Pa welcomes 103,000 visitors, revenue over 335 billion VND during the holiday

Despite the complicated weather, affecting the activities of tourist areas and attractions in the area, Sa Pa still attracts a large number of tourists to visit during the April 30 holiday.

Diverse cultural events in Sa Pa on the occasion of April 30. Photo: Fansipan Legend .

According to Ms. Hoang Thi Vuong, Head of the Department of Culture and Information of Sa Pa town, during the entire holiday (until May 3), the number of visitors is estimated to reach 103,000. This figure is equal to 105% compared to the same period in 2022. Total revenue is estimated to reach 335,194 billion VND , equal to 120% compared to the same period in 2022.

Welcoming record number of visitors

Based on data compiled from tourist attractions in the town, the total number of visitors to Sa Pa from April 29 to May 2 is estimated at 95,254. Total revenue for the entire holiday is estimated at VND 335,194 billion .

The occupancy rate from April 29 to May 1 was 95%, mainly concentrated in the mid-range and high-end segments in the central area. In particular, the average occupancy rate at community tourism sites was 65%, with the highest concentration in Ta Van and Muong Hoa communes.

"During the holidays, most accommodation establishments strictly complied with the provisions of the law. Service prices remained the same as usual, there was no price increase or price gouging," Ms. Vuong informed.

Tourists check-in at Sa Pa. Photo: giangjoile.

Food service establishments reached 80% capacity, ensuring to meet the needs of tourists. All establishments performed well in ensuring food hygiene and safety during the holidays. "During the holidays, there were no cases of food poisoning or price increases or price gouging," said Ms. Vuong.

Diverse cultural events

Festival activities taking place consecutively and at different tourist destinations have contributed to dispersing the number of visitors to different areas in Sa Pa. Notable events include the street Carnival event "Sa Pa - Land of Love", the Cultural Festival of the Northwest ethnic groups at the Cable Car Station, and the Cultural Heritage Festival of the Dao ethnic group in Ta Phin.

"During this year's holiday, the weather was complicated, causing significant impacts on the activities of tourist areas and spots in the area. However, the majority of tourists still came to visit and had positive feedback about the activities," said Ms. Vuong.

Photo: Fansipan Legend.

At the same time, tourist attractions and community tourism have also carefully prepared activities to serve tourists with typical tourism products, creating good impressions for visitors.

Ms. Vuong said: "According to statistics, this year tourists tend to visit and experience more at tourist attractions and community tourism. That is a good sign for the distribution of visitors in the town."

Regarding the work of ensuring safety and security for tourists, the authorities have promptly informed about the traffic situation on the inner-city traffic routes. During the holiday, the number of vehicles coming to Sa Pa is high. The peak is on April 29 - May 1. The traffic police have arranged forces to be on duty, regulate and divide the traffic at bottlenecks, contributing to reducing traffic congestion in the area.

However, there are still some problems during the holiday. Among them, the problem of street vending, especially the phenomenon of exploiting children for profit, continues to occur in areas where tourists gather. "Some individuals exaggerate the weather in Sa Pa during the holiday, especially the local flooding on some roads on the night of April 29, affecting the psychology of tourists coming to Sa Pa," said Ms. Vuong.

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