Following the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, Hue continues to see a surge in visitors during the April 30 - May 1 holiday, with occupancy rates at many accommodation establishments are near full capacity. The influx has pushed the tourism sector and businesses to ramp up efforts to ensure both service quality and flexible management of operations, heading to the goals of enhancing visitor experiences and reaching industry development.

Travel + Leisure Magazine has just unveiled its 2026 T+L500 list, spotlighting the 500 best hotels and resorts across the globe. Notably, Azerai La Residence Hue stands out as one of 12 properties in Vietnam to earn a place on the list.

On May 4, Mr. Nguyen Khac Toan, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee, on behalf of the leadership and people of Hue City, sent a letter of appreciation to valued domestic and international visitors who chose Hue as their destination during the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day holiday and the holidays of Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers' Day (May 1). Hue Today Newspaper respectfully presents the full text of the letter to our valued readers.

On the morning of May 3, at the University of Sciences, a talk show themed “Hue Singing (Ca Hue) with Hue students” took place in a lively atmosphere, attracting a large number of students.

The University of Foreign Languages, Hue University identifies international cooperation as a strategic direction to enhance the quality of foreign language training and develop high-quality human resources.

The National Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling Club Championship 2026 officially opened on the morning of May 2 at the Square opposite Quoc Hoc Hue High School for the Gifted. On this occasion, outstanding athletes and coaches were awarded prestigious honors by the State.

That is the assessment of Dr. Ho Dac Thai Hoang, Chairman of the Union of Science and Technology Associations of Hue City, when evaluating the annual Hue Youth and Children’s Innovation Contest.

On the evening of May 1st, the People’s Committee of Hue City announced that, on the same day, the city’s heritage site system recorded the highest-ever number of visitors and ticket revenue in a single day. This result further affirms the strong appeal of Hue as a destination in general, and particularly during the April 30th - May 1st holiday.

Whether by fate or extraordinary circumstance, within just 42 days, one tank company had the honor of participating in the liberation of all three major cities in southern Vietnam: Hue, Da Nang, and Saigon. The tracks of their tanks stretched over a thousand kilometers from A Luoi (Hue) to the Independence Palace, where they smashed through the gates and raised the victorious revolutionary flag atop the building, signaling total victory. That unit was Company XT4 of the heroic 203rd Tank Brigade.

“Half of the Vietnamese are in Hue” - a playful remark that has become a vivid expression of the strong appeal of tourism in the land of Huong River and Mount Ngu these days. Crowds are flocking to relic sites, pagodas, royal mausoleums, and eateries during the holidays, making the Ancient Capital more vibrant and lively.