Ho Chi Minh City, the largest financial centre and most populous locality in Vietnam, has been chosen as the most searched destination for Asia-Pacific tourists visiting the country in the first quarter of this year, according to the Netherland-based travel website Booking.com.
Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai said that studies to preserve and promote the value of the Saigon River in the general planning of Ho Chi Minh City and Thu Duc City is very important giving the city more opportunities.
HCMC has long seen the potential of river tourism as a key driver for boosting tourism revenue, yet this potential remains largely untapped despite efforts to develop the sector. The Saigon River, the city’s main waterway, offers a unique blend of urban life and tranquility along its banks, presenting a promising canvas for tourism.
Vice Chairman of the HCMC People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong signed Decision No. 367/QD-UBND on approving a pilot program to use four-wheeled electric vehicles for tourism in the city.
HCMC and other provinces in general have seen a great number of tourists registering for spring tours, signaling a promising year for the tourism sector.
Southern Women's Museum in HCMC plans to offer an evening tour with art programs featuring southern culture to attract visitors.
HCMC has currently 101 local canal and river routes with a total length of 913 kilometers featuring advantages for developing water transport associated with tourism.
Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry aims to welcome about 6 million international visitors by 2024, for a total tourism revenue of about 190 trillion VND. To achieve this goal, the City Department of Tourism has proactively coordinated with departments and businesses to carry out many solutions.
Many travel businesses plan to offer new tours and promotional programs in response to the “HCMC Tourism Week” scheduled to take place at the beginning of December.
Budget carrier Vietjet has introduced five new international routes connecting Ha Noi with Hong Kong (China), Phu Quoc with Taiwan (China) and Busan (South Korea), Ho Chi Minh City with Adelaide and Perth (Australia).
From now until the end of the year, numerous airlines, travel agencies, and shopping centers in Ho Chi Minh City are actively offering a range of discounts and attractive deals.
A press conference to provide information on the first Ho Chi Minh City River Festival was organized on August 1 by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Sports and districts.