The number of international tourists to the capital city of Ha Noi are estimated to rise by 30 percent to 125,000 people during the week-long Tet (Vietnamese New Year) festival, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Management Board welcomed more than 18,000 visitors who came to pay tribute to the late President during the Tet holidays from February 15-18.
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and budget Jetstar Pacific on September 27 began selling air fares for domestic flights serving the Tet holiday (Lunar New Year), which falls in February, 2018.