As the four-day National Day (September 2) holiday is approaching, Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up preparations to welcome an anticipated surge of visitors, with travel companies, hotels and tourist attractions upgrading services and offering new experiences to meet growing demand.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is showcasing its proudcts and destinations in Vietnam at the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 that opened in Indonesia on August 28.

VOV.VN - A world billionaire and his travel party are scheduled to arrive by helicopter at Van Don Airport in Quang Ninh province at noon on September 2, coinciding with the 80th National Day celebrations, to begin a three-day luxury cruise on Ha Long Bay.

VOV.VN - Vietnam was ranked fourth in 2024 among the world’s fastest growing travel destinations, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

Vietnam’s tourism associations, led by Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), gathered in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa on August 23 to devise a coordinated action plan to meet government targets and elevate the country’s profile as a global travel destination.

VOV.VN - Tripchaining - the practice of combining multiple destinations into a single journey - is becoming increasingly popular globally, including in the Greater Mekong Subregion, according to Euronews.

VOV.VN - A new visa exemption policy for travellers from 12 European countries is anticipated to give a major boost, helping Vietnam’s tourism thrive and strongly attract international visitors, especially those from Europe, by the end of 2025.

Hanoi Transport Station JSC plans to add 1,000 buses to best meet public travel demand during the National Day holiday from August 30 to September 2, according to its Director Pham Manh Hung.

VOV.VN - Noi Bai International Airport is intensifying operations ahead of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, with the capital expected to receive nearly 110,000 passengers during the peak travel day, up 20% compared to the same period last year.

VOV.VN - A recent article published on newswire news.com.au, suggests that Australian travellers should consider Vietnam instead of Bali (Indonesia) for their next holiday.