Hanoi welcomed 550,000 visitors during the April 30th holiday.

This year's April 30th - May 1st holiday offered four days off, leading to a surge in demand for rest and travel, especially after the tourism industry was allowed to reopen and the Covid-19 pandemic was brought under control. According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the capital city welcomed approximately 550,000 visitors; of which, an estimated 2,000 were international tourists.

Historical sites that witnessed a sharp increase in visitors include: Thang Long Imperial Citadel, which welcomed approximately 6,000 visitors; Van Mieu National University, which received about 15,000 visitors; Hoa Lo Prison, which received about 11,110 visitors; and Tay Phuong Pagoda, which received about 3,660 visitors...

The number of visitors to entertainment areas and attractions also saw strong growth, specifically: Hanoi Zoo welcomed approximately 147,500 visitors, while the number of visitors to Ao Vua Tourist Area, Tan Da Resort and Khoang Xanh reached over 30,000 each...

The influx of tourists to Hanoi has led to a strong recovery in tourism services. Regarding hotel business, many hotels in Hanoi are stimulating demand by offering discounts of 10-65% on room rates and services, hoping to fill their existing rooms. Suburban resorts such as Melia Ba Vi, Paragon Resort, Tan Da Resort, Thien Son - Suoi Nga, and Lang Mit... are experiencing high occupancy rates, with rooms almost fully booked.

In addition, some hotels and tourist apartment complexes have high occupancy rates such as: Somerset Tay Ho 60%, InterContinental Hanoi Westlake (Tay Ho) 60%, Lotte Hanoi 80%, InterContinental Hanoi Landmark 72 60%, SilkPath Hang Khay 54.2%, Hilton Hanoi Opera 23%, Muong Thanh Hanoi Centre 26%, Metropole Hanoi 26%...

It is estimated that the average hotel occupancy rate during the holiday period reached approximately 42.2%. For shopping malls and restaurants that meet the standards for serving tourists during the 4-day holiday, the number of customers and revenue are estimated to reach about 40% - equivalent to a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2021, mainly driven by the food and beverage sector.

In addition, the city also organized a series of activities to celebrate the nation's major holidays:Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival 2022At the pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem Lake, the "Footprints of Bat Trang Ancient Village" cycling tour was launched, restarting night tourism.Decoding Thang Long Imperial Citadel", opening of the pedestrian street in Son Tay Ancient Citadel, Ba Vi festival..."

In addition, the Hanoi Department of Tourism has also coordinated with the Management Board of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.More than 30,000 gifts were given to tourists.Visitors to the Mausoleum will continue to receive gifts during the 132nd anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birth (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2022) and National Day on September 2, 2022.

Also within the framework of the event, the Department of Tourism launched the Hanoi Gift Product Design Contest 2022 and the Hanoi Tourism Photo Contest 2022, open to all, to encourage the preservation of beautiful images of Hanoi and the design of creative gift products.

Phuong Thao is an editor at Travellive magazine. She is passionate about traveling and enjoys capturing moments with her camera in every place she visits. Travel, art, and lifestyle are Phuong Thao's favorite writing topics.

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