The festive atmosphere of the year-end is spreading everywhere with excitement and vibrancy in Khanh Hoa Province. This year's New Year's holiday with 4 consecutive days is an opportunity for Khanh Hoa to attract tourists.
Attractive New Year's celebration
As a major tourism center of the country, Khanh Hoa always knows how to create memorable experiences for its residents and tourists during the New Year holiday. The New Year's celebration program at 2-4 Square (Nha Trang ward), with a lot of celebs, organized by the ST Event Joint Stock Company branch and sponsored by Heineken , promised to be an attractive event.
Fireworks to be displayed at 2-4 Square and Vinpearl on New Year's Eve 2026
Hotels, resorts, and entertainment venues in Nha Trang are ready with facilities and personnel to bring memorable moments to tourists. As usual, Vinpearl will host spectacular countdown parties on Hon Tre Island with unique artistic performances and fireworks display. "The Nha Trang sky will light up on New Year's Eve with an 8-minute high-altitude fireworks display using the most modern technology. All fireworks are programmed and precisely synchronized with the music, creating a magnificent light show," a Vinpearl representative shared.
In Nha Trang and the Bai Dai area (Cam Lam), high-end hotels and resorts are also preparing unique activities for New Year's Eve on December 31st. Luxury hotels in Nha Trang like Sheraton, Novotel, etc. will host buffet parties. In the Bai Dai area, The Anam Cam Ranh will host a dinner party with luxurious dishes at The Colonial restaurant, and a lavish buffet at The Indochine, accompanied by live music and a spectacular fire dance performance. The New Year's transition will take place at the Beach Club with a countdown program and fireworks illuminating the night sea. Alma Resort Cam Ranh will welcome 2026 with a series of culinary events on the night of December 31st. From Italian flavors at La Casa restaurant to international buffets at Asiana and Alma Garden restaurants, guests will have an unforgettable experience. The festivities will conclude with vibrant DJ music and a toast of champagne at the exact moment of midnight during the "Sparkling Soiree" countdown party at Alma Lounge.
High occupancy rates
Although the 2026 New Year holiday schedule was announced late, Khanh Hoa, with its convenient transportation and attractive activities, is attracting a large number of tourists from Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces in the region. In addition, the large number of international tourists from South Korea, China, Russia, Australia, etc., who come for Christmas and New Year holidays, have occupied hotels and resorts in Khanh Hoa. According to information from hotels such as Novotel Nha Trang, Adamas Boutique Nha Trang, and Best Western Premier Marvella Nha Trang, occupancy rates for the night of December 31st and the first few days of 2026 have reached over 90%. Similarly, in the Bai Dai area, resorts like Ana Mandara Cam Ranh, The Anam Cam Ranh, and Radisson Blu Cam Ranh also achieved impressive occupancy rates exceeding 90%. Hotels with prime locations and high-quality service in Nha Trang also have occupancy rates exceeding 70%, and the figure is increasing daily. Truong Minh Toan, General Manager of Potique Nha Trang Hotel, said: "As the New Year holiday was extended to 4 days, the number of Vietnamese guests booking rooms has increased significantly. I believe that Khanh Hoa will attract a lot of tourists on this 2026 New Year's holiday."
The VinWonders Nha Trang dance team is ready for their performance to welcome the New Year 2026.
Many travel companies also noted a positive increase in demand for domestic tours. Nguyen Nguyet Van Khanh, Manager of Marketing at Vietravel Tourism Company, said that for this year's New Year's holiday, Vietravel expects to serve approximately 130,000 customers, mainly families and young groups. The number of domestic tourists is very high and destinations with beaches and pleasant climates are of favourite. Khanh Hoa is among the hottest destinations, along with Phu Quoc and Da Nang.
Not only domestic tourists, Khanh Hoa is also becoming an attractive destination for international families. Agoda’s data shows a 30% increase in demand for family travel to Vietnam compared to the previous year. Nha Trang, along with Phu Quoc and Da Nang, is the most searched destinations. In fact, the number of international tourists visiting Khanh Hoa during the Christmas and New Year 2026 season promises to be very high.
In 2026, Khanh Hoa's tourism industry aims to welcome 18.1 million visitors, including over 6 million international tourists and 12.1 million domestic tourists, with tourism revenue reaching 77,073 billion VND. The New Year's holiday is an opportunity for Khanh Hoa's tourism sector to kick off the year and create momentum for strong growth in 2026.
Thanh Nguyen - Translated by T.T