“A week before the holiday, my family and I tried to book an additional room in Mang Den, but everywhere was fully booked. I searched on multiple apps and even asked for help from local homestay hosts, to no avail,” said Ms. Thu.
Mr. Le Manh Hung, the owner of Nang Homestay in Mang Den, stated that many guests had been trying to book rooms for the 2/9 holiday one or two months in advance. He opened up bookings three weeks prior to the holiday, and all 12 of his rooms were immediately snapped up. Currently, his homestay is fully booked from August 31st to September 2nd.
Mr. Bui Viet Ha, Chairman of the Mang Den Tourism Association, said that there are currently 1,200 to 1,300 rooms available in Mang Den town, a 30% increase from last year. According to the association’s survey, the room occupancy rate for the 2/9 holiday has already reached almost 100%. Only a few small and newly opened accommodations that have not yet been widely promoted to tourists remain available.
A serene morning in Mang Den. Photo: Mang Den Tourism Association
According to Mr. Ha, most of the guests visiting Mang Den during this period are from nearby provinces such as Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Quy Nhon, and Dak Lak. Thanks to the cool weather, beautiful scenery, and captivating local culture, Mang Den has also been a popular destination this summer, with high room occupancy rates during weekends.
Mr. Ha added that during the 2/9 holiday, Mang Den will host various artistic and tourism events, including music nights on August 30th and 31st, a gong festival, and culinary experiences, to attract tourists.
“Accommodations in Mang Den have posted specific price lists. Most establishments will increase their rates by only 10-20% during the holiday period. We want guests to leave Mang Den satisfied and eager to return,” Mr. Ha shared.
In the north, Sa Pa in Lao Cai province is a top attraction for travelers. During the four-day holiday, visitors to Sa Pa can admire the ripened rice terraces, partake in local cultural festivals, indulge in delicious cuisine, enjoy performances by renowned artists, and witness the flag-raising ceremony at the peak of Fansipan.
According to a representative of Silk Path Grand Resort Spa Sa Pa, the resort’s occupancy rate exceeded 90% on the nights of August 31st and September 1st. The resort has 152 rooms, and most guests booked well in advance. As of now, 70% of the rooms are already booked for the night of September 2nd.
The People’s Committee of Sa Pa town expects to welcome 120,000 visitors during the holiday period. From August 31st to September 1st, hotels with 2 stars or more are almost fully booked, while other accommodations have reached around 85% occupancy.
Notably, homestays in the area with rice terrace views are completely booked. On September 2nd and 3rd, the average room occupancy rate across all accommodation segments is expected to reach 90%.
Sa Pa expects to welcome 120,000 visitors during the holiday season. Photo: Duong Quoc Hieu
According to booking platforms like Booking and Agoda, the city of Da Lat is the top searched destination among domestic tourists. As of August 30th, 3 to 5-star hotels in Da Lat have reached 60-70% occupancy, while other types of accommodations are at 70-75%. Room rates have increased only slightly compared to regular days.
During this holiday period, Da Lat will host a captivating music event expected to attract many young travelers. Some accommodation owners predict that guests may opt for walk-in bookings instead of advance reservations.
According to the Lam Dong Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, the province currently offers over 3,000 hotels and accommodations with a total of 43,770 rooms. Among these, there are 449 hotels rated from 1 to 5 stars, providing more than 13,000 rooms.
Data from Mustgo, an online booking platform with over 2,000 hotel partners nationwide, reveals that destinations dependent on air travel are not the preferred choice for Vietnamese travelers this 2/9 holiday. Places like Da Nang, Hoi An, and Phu Quoc still have plenty of available rooms. However, Phan Thiet, Vung Tau, and Ha Long are expected to be popular choices, with high room occupancy rates.
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