According to Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, among the visitors, 3 million are foreigners, increased by over 30% compared to the same period last year.
The number of domestic travelers topped 20 million, recording a rise of nearly 8 percent.
Meanwhile, the total revenue of the tourism sector in the reviewed period is estimated at about 4.3 billion USD, up 15.4% against the same period last year, and achieved 67.5% of the 2024 plan.
To fulfil the goal set for the whole year, the city’s tourism sector will continue carrying out smart tourism development projects for the 2021-2025 period, with a focus on building a tourism service database.
Top destinations in the city include Cu Chi Tunnel, Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Central Post Office, War Remnant Museum, and Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral./.
