Hanoi, May 4 -- Hanoi's tourism sector recorded strong performance during the five-day public holiday marking the National Reunification anniversary (April 30) and International Workers' Day (May 1), according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Tourism activities were vibrant across the capital from April 30 to May 4, reaffirming Hanoi's reputation as a safe, friendly, and attractive destination.

In preparation, the department had issued several key directives to ensure traffic safety and smooth travel, while also rolling out promotional tourism programmes.

During the period, Hanoi welcomed an estimated 875,200 visitors, up 18.64% from the same period last year. Of these, 136,190 were international arrivals, a year-on-year rise of...