Ho Chi Minh City is focusing on building unique tourism products to optimise its resources for the development of the smoke-free industry in the post-pandemic period.
HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi MinhCity is focusing on building unique tourism products to optimise itsresources for the development of the smoke-free industry in the post-pandemicperiod.
In the recent Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday,the city offered a “Saigon Special Force” tour, attracting a large number oftourists.
According to Tran Vu Binh who designed thetour, this unique tourism product drew 200-300 visitors each day, mostlyforeigners who explored historical relic sites associated with the revolutionary commando force activities during the anti-American war.
It has become one of top 50 interesting experimental tours in Vietnam, he said.
“A different Cho Lon” is another popular tour that lure visitors to District 11 of the city. Introduced in2022, the tour features typical characteristics of the local China Town’s history andculture.
Tourists experience making "banh xeo" (crispy Vietnamese pancake) in HCM City (Photo: nhandan.vn)
According to the city Department ofTourism, the “one district, one tourism product” programme has become ahighlight of the local tourism sector in 2022, showing the sector’s efforts inrenovate itself and promote the cultural, historical and architectural valuesof the city as well as its modern life.
Director of the department Nguyen Thi AnhHoa said that the programme has helped improve the State management overtourism in localities and the close coordination among sectors, while diversifying local tourism products.
However, experts held that in order to increasethe efficiency of the programme, it is necessary to invest more in the productsand create the distinctive identity of the tourism of each locality.
Nguyen Minh Man, Communications-MarketingManager of TST tourist said that the districts should ensure the uniqueness,attractiveness, meaning and values of their products.
Tran Quang Huy, CEO of CCC Travel JSCpointed to the need to further enhance the quality of each product, highlightingthe special features of destinations.
In 2023, HCM City aims to welcome 5 millionforeigners and 35 domestic visitors, earning 160 trillion VND (6.72 billionUSD)./.
A flight of Vietravel Airlines departing from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok at noon on February 9, marking the airline's first commercial route linking the two major cities of Vietnam and Thailand.
The 8th Vietnam – Japan Festival – the biggest of this kind will take place in Ho Chi Minh on February 23 – 26 as part of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries, heard a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on February 16.
Many provinces and cities across the country plan to expand green urban areas in their localities, aiming to create green spaces thus improving the environment and enhancing the quality of life for locals.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Tourists in Cu Chi district (Photo: nhandan.vn) 
Tourists experience making "banh xeo" (crispy Vietnamese pancake) in HCM City (Photo: nhandan.vn) 
