Nghe An province welcomes approximately 1.21 million visitors during the holiday period
During the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and April
30th - May 1st holidays, Nghe An province is estimated to welcome and serve
approximately 1.21 million visitors; total revenue from tourism activities is
estimated at 2,191 billion VND.
According to the Nghe An
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, this year's extended holiday period,
favorable weather, and the simultaneous organization of numerous cultural,
festival, sports, and entertainment activities have contributed to attracting a
large number of tourists to visit and relax.
The highlight that kicks off the summer
tourist season is Opening Ceremony Program of Cua Lo Tourism Festival 2026 with
the theme "Cua Lo - The Quintessence of Lam Thuy", the event took
place on the evening of April 25th at Binh Minh Square, Cua Lo Ward. This
large-scale art program, combined with a 15-minute high-altitude fireworks
display, attracted a large number of locals and tourists.
In addition, a series of
activities will be held at VinWonders Cua Hoi during the April 30th - May 1st
holiday, along with Marathon "Following in the Footsteps of Uncle Ho - For
National Security"Organized on May 2nd with over 3,000 athletes
participating, the event contributed to increasing the attractiveness of Nghe
An tourism during the holiday period.
As a result, during the
two holiday periods, the province is estimated to welcome approximately
1,210,000 visitors, of which 420,000 are overnight guests; the average
occupancy rate of accommodation reached over 70%. On peak days such as April
25th, April 30th, May 1st, and May 2nd, the average occupancy rate reached
approximately 90%. Total revenue from tourism activities is estimated at 2,191
billion VND; revenue from tourism services is estimated at 846 billion VND.
Tourists visit
the Kim Lien National Special Historical Site.
Tourists are mainly concentrated in coastal
tourist areas, cultural and spiritual tourist destinations, ecotourism areas,
and community tourism areas. Many key destinations recorded a high increase in
visitors, such as the Kim Lien Historical Site, Muong Thanh Safari Dien Lam
Ecotourism Area, Do Luong Legend Camping & Resort, Truong Bon National
Historical Site, Ong Hoang Muoi Temple, Kilometer 0 National Special Monument,
and tourist destinations in Western Nghe An.
In Cua Lo, during the two
holiday periods, the locality welcomed over 500,000 visitors, including more
than 150,000 overnight guests; revenue is estimated at over 400 billion VND.
Coastal tourist destinations such as Quynh Beach and Cua Hien also recorded a
high increase in visitor numbers.
Before and during the
peak season, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism directed localities,
management boards of tourist areas and attractions, and service businesses to
implement plans to ensure security and safety; improve service quality; inspect
food safety and hygiene; prevent and control fires and explosions; and protect
the environment and tourist landscape.
Overall, tourism
activities in the province are vibrant and safe; tourist areas and attractions
basically meet the needs of visitors for sightseeing and relaxation,
contributing to promoting the image of Nghe An as a safe, friendly, and
attractive province.
Source: Nghe An
Newspaper (May 3, 2026)