Tourists spent nearly 162,000 billion VND in Ho Chi Minh City in the first 8 months of the year

Ho Chi Minh City recorded more than 609,000 international visitors in August 2025, an increase of more than 65% compared to the previous year. Tourism revenue reached nearly 162,000 billion VND, promoting the development of the industry.

Tourists swimming in Vung Tau beach (HCMC) - Photo: QUANG DINH

Recently, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism informed about Ho Chi Minh City tourism situation in August 2025.

Accordingly, In the first 8 months of 2025, international visitors to the city named after Uncle Ho reached nearly 5.2 million , an increase of nearly 50% over the same period in 2024 (8 months of 2024 was 3,444,532).

Meanwhile, the total number of domestic tourists to Ho Chi Minh City in the first 8 months of 2025 is estimated to reach more than 25 million, an increase of 7.5% over the same period in 2024.

Total tourism revenue in the first 8 months of 2025 is estimated at VND 161,887 billion, an increase of 31.2% over the same period in 2024 (VND 123,381 billion in the first 8 months of 2024). This figure is 62.3% of the 2025 plan; compared to the target of 55.8% in 2025.

Previously, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, Ho Chi Minh City's economy continued to maintain strong growth momentum in the first 7 months of 2025. In particular, the tourism industry emerged as a bright spot, contributing positively to the city's overall development picture.

Currently, Ho Chi Minh City has 7,211 tourism service businesses. Of which, 1,815 are travel agencies and 5,396 accommodation establishments with 92,468 rooms and 9,540 tour guides.

This year, on the occasion of September 2nd, Ho Chi Minh City will bring many interesting activities to tourists. From festivals to historical sites, the journey of discovery to serve the people and tourists during the 4-day holiday continues to increase revenue for the industry.

Ho Chi Minh City tourism industry is about to complete many typical product groups to serve tourists.

With its position as the largest tourist center in the country, in addition to the unique products and tours that are regularly deployed, the Ho Chi Minh City tourism industry is currently perfecting groups of typical products, organized according to the axis of linked experiences.

Highlights include the "From the city along the river to the sea" journey, connecting central urban spaces, riverside ecological areas and coastal resorts in a continuous route; or the "Sea Culture" chain, repositioning coastal destinations associated with beliefs, heritage and ecology. Specialized products such as cuisine, night tourism and craft villages are being developed to personalize the experience.

Besides, in September there are big events such as Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Fair (ITE HCMC)... promising to attract international visitors.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/du-khach-chi-tieu-gan-162-000-ti-dong-o-tp-hcm-trong-8-thang-dau-nam-20250829120917292.htm