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Vietnam tourism and aviation surge during National Day

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Vietnam’s National Day holiday, spanning August 29 to September 2, 2026, drove a massive surge in tourism and economic activity. The National Tourism Administration estimated that the country welcomed approximately 6.5 million visitors, representing an 18.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Major urban and coastal hubs reported high visitor volumes and significant revenue. Ho Chi Minh City emerged as a leading economic driver, hosting approximately 1.71 million visitors and generating an estimated 4.9 trillion VND. Da Nang reported over 850,000 visitors and 3,326 billion VND in revenue, seeing a 37% increase in visitor numbers. In the north, Quang Ninh recorded 568,000 visitors and 1.8 trillion VND, while Quang Ngai saw a 39% increase in tourism revenue. Other high-performing regions included Khanh Hoa, which saw 1.25 million visitors, and Hanoi, which welcomed over 904,000. Ninh Binh also recorded notable growth of 84.1%, hosting nearly 500,000 visitors. ~~Specific regional~~ Regional activity ~~highlighted the holiday's impact. In Ninh Binh, tourism sites like Tràng An, Tam Cốc, Thung Nham, and~~ extended to Nghệ An province, which welcomed nearly 270,000 visitors during the Hoa Lư ancient capital saw high attendance. In Quang Ninh, Sun World Ha Long served as a primary family destination, and seafood markets like Cai Dam Market experienced significant crowds. The holiday was further characterized by diverse cultural activities, including ethnic highland markets in Hanoi, traditional festivals holiday. Key destinations in ~~Mang Den, and various light shows~~ the province included Cửa Lò beach, Mường Thanh Green Land Diễn Lâm, and ~~fireworks displays across major cities. Travel trends indicated a preference~~ the Kim Liên Special National Relic Site, where tens of thousands visited the Ho Chi Minh memorial. Nghệ An’s total tourism revenue for ~~short-duration, flexible, and self-planned trips focusing on nature, beaches,~~ the period is estimated at approximately 538 billion VND. Authorities noted that security and ~~cultural landmarks.~~ order were maintained across tourist sites to ensure visitor safety. The positive momentum in international tourism is viewed as a promising indicator for inbound travel during the upcoming peak season starting in October. Supporting this surge, the aviation sector saw significant growth.

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