HCM City’s tourist arrivals top 30 million in 10 months
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 30 million domestic and foreign visitors during January – October, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 30 million domestic and foreign visitors during January – October. (Photo: dangcongsan.vn)
HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 30 milliondomestic and foreign visitors during January – October, according to themunicipal Department of Tourism.
The number included 4.12 million foreign tourists, or 82% of the settarget.
Revenue from accommodation and catering services was more than 89.45 trillionVND (3.6 billion USD), and that from travel service was over 8.9 trillion VND,up 30.6% and 68.3% year on year, respectively.
Director of the municipal tourism department Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa attributed the result to the sector's efforts to develop an array of tourism programmes that connect tourist attractions in the city,and those that link local destinations with tourism sites in 13 Mekong Deltaprovinces, Southeastern region, Northwestern region, Northeastern region andnorth central region.
With a view to realising its goal of welcoming 5 million international visitorsand more than 35 million domestic ones, and gaining some 160 trillion VND intourism revenue, the sector will continue to popularise its standout tourismofferings through various events.
Sai Gon Central Post Office is a famous tourist destination in the city. (Photo: VNA)
The third Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week, which will take place from December 4to 10, has received enthusiastic response from travel companies. It willfeature special tourism, sport and musical events, along with promotionalprogrammes to stimulate shopping and travel demand across the southern economichub.
A highlight of the week will be an exhibitionwhere Thu Duc city and 21 districts of HCM City will display their tourisminformation and images, including attractive tours and typical tourism products. Local tourism businesses are working to branch out new toursand design incentives for green tourism products and services in response to theTourism Week./.
The Ho Chi Minh Department of Tourism and the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand have freshly teamed up to organise a programme promoting the southern metropolis’ tourism charms in Bangkok.
The southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City led the country in tourism revenue in the first half of 2023. The result showed the city's countless efforts in promoting the tourism sector and tourism development.
An online food map of Vietnam will officially make debut on September 8 in efforts to popularise the Vietnamese cuisine and promote the country as an attractive tourist destination.
The third Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week is scheduled to take place from December 4 to 10 with a wide range of activities promising memorable experiences for both domestic and international visitors.
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.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 30 million domestic and foreign visitors during January – October. (Photo: dangcongsan.vn) 
Sai Gon Central Post Office is a famous tourist destination in the city. (Photo: VNA) 
