HCMC EARNS NEARLY VND185 TRILLION FROM TOURISM IN JAN-SEPT

Travelers are seen taking a city tour on a doubledecker bus in HCMC - PHOTO: NGUYEN TRUNG AU

HCMC – HCMC has earned an estimated VND184.6 trillion from tourism so far this year, equivalent to 71% of its full-year plan, the city’s Department of Tourism said.

The city welcomed more than 29.1 million domestic visitors, or 64.8% of its full-year target, and 5.8 million international visitors, or 69.2%.

Tourism has continued to recover steadily, with major holidays driving strong demand, particularly for short trips, weekend breaks and river tours.

Following the city’s administrative merger, the Department of Tourism has carried out surveys, assessments, and evaluations of tourism resources to reposition products and outline directions for new product development.

HCMC is focusing on developing nightlife tourism in connection with pilot public-private partnership mechanisms in culture and sports, such as night-time museum tours and art performances.

Authorities are reviewing regulations on inland waterway ports and passenger terminals to attract investment and boost waterway tourism.

In light of the strong momentum, HCMC has raised its 2025 targets, aiming to attract 8.5 to 10 million international visitors, 45-50 million domestic visitors, and achieve VND290 trillion in tourism revenue, up from the original target of VND260 trillion.

Source: The Saigon Times