Ho Chi Minh City promotes economic stimulus through tourism and consumption

On April 6, at the Government's online conference with localities, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Van Duoc said that to continue accelerating economic development, Ho Chi Minh City will focus on implementing many key solutions, in which priority is given to promoting economic stimulus through tourism and consumption.

Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc also emphasized that the program will especially support the tourism industry because tourism is one of the important factors contributing to the growth of the City.

According to Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Van Duoc, the city's first-quarter economy achieved a growth rate of 7.51%, the industrial production index (IIP) increased by 6.8%, especially tourism revenue increased by 26.7% over the same period in 2024; international visitors are estimated to increase by 18.2%, FDI increased by 23.4%; budget revenue was VND 151,098 billion, reaching 29.05% of the estimate, up 7.72% over the same period... The growth results in the first 3 months of the year will create momentum for the socio-economic development of Ho Chi Minh City in 2025.

The 21st Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival - 2025 with the theme "Convergence and Shine" attracted many tourists.

The city also recommended that the Government continue negotiating with a number of countries on visa exemption programs, simplifying administrative procedures, and creating favorable conditions for more and more tourists to come to Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City.

Regarding the issue of stimulating the economy through tourism and consumption, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa said that the Department of Tourism has launched the 2025 emulation movement in the tourism business community, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) and the Party Congresses at all levels. The emulation movement was launched from April 1 to October 15, 2025, to arouse the spirit of creativity, solidarity and overcoming difficulties throughout the industry.

Foreign tourists visit Ho Chi Minh City.

In particular, focusing on improving service quality, diversifying products, increasing competitiveness, attracting tourists, extending length of stay and increasing spending at Ho Chi Minh City destinations. The movement also encourages pioneering businesses in applying technology, building sustainable tourism models, participating extensively in promotional activities, promoting and connecting the community. Collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements will be proposed for awards at the City and Department levels. This is an opportunity to recognize and spread typical models, contributing positively to the industry's goal: welcoming 8.5 million international visitors, 45 million domestic visitors and total tourism revenue of VND 260,000 billion in 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2025 contributes to stimulating domestic tourism demand and attracting international visitors to Vietnam.

One of the latest events to stimulate the economy through tourism and consumption is that Ho Chi Minh City has just opened the 21st Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival - 2025 with the theme "Convergence and Shine". The festival is not only one of the opening events for the series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, but also affirms the role, potential and position of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism as the tourism center of the country and the region.

Foreign tourists attend food festival in Ho Chi Minh City.

With the participation of hundreds of travel businesses, accommodation establishments, food and beverage services, shopping, health care and positive response from tourists, Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2025 contributes to stimulating domestic tourism demand and attracting international visitors to Vietnam. The event not only helps businesses promote their products but also creates opportunities for cooperation between units, thereby improving the service quality and competitiveness of the tourism industry in Ho Chi Minh City in particular and Vietnam in general.

Nguyen Truong Giang

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