Hotels, guesthouses and homestays across the island are operating at full capacity, with many properties reporting bookings completed as early as early April, particularly for peak holiday dates.
Visitor numbers are expected to reach several thousand per day during the holiday, with peak days likely to see more than 3,000 arrivals. Rising demand has also pushed up transport needs on the Sa Ky-Ly Son route, with many high-speed ferry services already fully booked.
Operators said this year’s increase in visitors has been driven in part by more stable and lower ferry fares compared with previous peak periods, making the destination more accessible, particularly for short and budget trips.
Favourable weather forecasts, with sunny conditions, calm seas and little rain, are also expected to support travel and outdoor activities such as swimming, snorkelling and island tours.
Nguyen Van Huy, chairman of Ly Son Special Zone, said authorities have prepared plans to manage the holiday influx, including measures to control service prices, ensure security and maintain environmental hygiene.
Inspection teams will step up monitoring of tourism services, requiring businesses to publicly list prices and comply with regulations, with violations such as overcharging and aggressive solicitation subject to penalties.
Transport authorities have also increased ferry frequency and stand ready to add extra services to meet demand and avoid congestion at ports.
Ly Son is known for sites such as To Vo Gate, Hang Cau, Hang Pagoda, Thoi Loi peak and Be Island, along with cultural sites linked to the Hoang Sa flotilla, and hosts traditional events including the Tet linh boat race.