Ho Chi Minh City develops more unique tourism products

Ho Chi Minh City continues to expand its unique tourism product, Viewing the City from a Helicopter, with two flight points in Vung Tau Ward and Ho Tram Ward.

Ho Chi Minh City is expanding its tourism development with unique products, from helicopter tours to night tours and adventure activities.

Two new spots added to the tour to see Ho Chi Minh City from above

Implementing the Directive of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on promoting the implementation of key tasks and solutions, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism continues to pilot the product of Viewing the City from a Helicopter at two locations: Vung Tau Ward and Ho Tram Ward.

At the same time, the city is promoting the development of unique night tourism products such as visiting museums at night combined with enjoying art performances, experiencing the Zoo at night or adventure sports activities such as flyboarding, paragliding, etc.

Ms. Tran Phuong Anh ( Hanoi ) shared that she had experienced a tour to see Ho Chi Minh City by helicopter and felt very impressed. “At first, I was a bit worried because I had never been on a small plane before, but when I flew, the feeling was very different. Looking at the city from above, it was much wider and more beautiful. If we open more tours in Vung Tau or Ho Tram, tourists will love it because they can both see the sea and have a new experience that no other place in the country has,” Ms. Phuong Anh said.

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Duy (living in Di An) is particularly impressed with night tourism activities. He believes that night tours are making Ho Chi Minh City a more ideal destination than ever... whether it is walking on the river, taking a cruise or watching outdoor art performances, it is all very interesting.

Previously, Ho Chi Minh City piloted a tourism product called "Viewing Ho Chi Minh City from above by helicopter". Photo: TT

According to a representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, the industry aims to welcome 8.5 - 10 million international visitors and 45 - 50 million domestic visitors in 2025. The city will strongly innovate tourism promotion and advertising activities, while developing high-quality tourism products suitable for each tourist season. The goal is to enhance the experience, extend the length of stay and increase the average spending of tourists.

Regarding the domestic market, the tourism industry focuses on exploiting the Mekong Delta and surrounding areas, targeting customers with moderate and high spending levels. As for the international market, the city prioritizes markets with connecting flights and visa exemptions, while expanding to nearby markets and new markets with high growth rates such as the Middle East, India, etc.

Institutionalizing new tourism models

After the merger, Ho Chi Minh City has a great opportunity to redesign the tourism product structure, creating a seamless chain of experiences from above and underwater.

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If properly connected, Ho Chi Minh City can completely form unique journeys between urban, sea and nature, creating a unique identity that no other locality has. The city needs to accelerate digital promotion, connect tourist behavior data and invest heavily in night service infrastructure.
A modern tourist city cannot sleep early. When the night economy and experiential tourism are developed systematically, Ho Chi Minh City will truly become the leading tourist center in Southeast Asia.

Mr. Nguyen Van My, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lua Viet Company

From a tourism perspective, Mr. Pham Anh Vu, Deputy General Director of Viet Tourism Company, said that the city has enough conditions to move from the pilot phase to institutionalizing new models such as high-altitude tourism, adventure tourism and night economy.

“Tourists today are not just looking for a place to go, but also for a feeling to remember. Helicopter tours or night museums meet that need, providing both an experience and creating a unique image for the city,” said Mr. Vu.

Ho Chi Minh City develops more adventure sports activities such as flyboard, paragliding... Photo: TT

According to Mr. Vu, there should be policies to support businesses in connecting and sharing exploitation costs so that new products do not stop at the experimental level. At the same time, selling tours in clusters of experiences instead of individual services will help increase value, prolong the length of stay and increase spending.

Dr. Ma Xuan Vinh, lecturer at the Faculty of Culture and Tourism, Saigon University, said that Ho Chi Minh City needs to integrate night-time economic models, high-altitude tourism and adventure tourism into urban development planning and overall tourism strategy.

The city should soon build a clear legal framework, deploy a controlled pilot model and move towards stable institutionalization so that businesses can feel secure in long-term investment. Along with that, it is necessary to promote public-private cooperation and attract professional investors through incentives on taxes, land and exploitation rights.

Dr. Vinh also emphasized that human resources are the key factor. All products require very high standards of service and safety. The city needs to invest in specialized training for tour guides, technical staff, rescuers, pilots and standardize operating procedures.

Need to invest in building specialized yacht ports

Ho Chi Minh City has special potential to develop luxury river and sea tourism. This potential comes from three key factors.

First of all, Ho Chi Minh City is home to a rapidly growing middle and upper class, creating a huge demand for high-end tourism products such as luxury yachts.

The dense river network connecting the Saigon River, Dong Nai River and suburban ecological areas provides favorable conditions for developing short-term cruise tours.

As the largest international air gateway and tourism hub in the country, Ho Chi Minh City can connect cruise products with resort tours in Vung Tau, Can Gio, Con Dao or even expand to regional destinations such as Phnom Penh or Singapore.

To create a competitive advantage, the city needs to focus on developing unique and classy products, including inner-city and riverside cruise routes combining cuisine, night sightseeing, and historical site visits; developing eco-cruise and resort tours connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Can Gio, Vung Tau, and the Mekong River. At the same time, invest in building specialized cruise ports right in the central or neighboring areas, integrating convenient services.

Need to invest in building specialized yacht ports

Ho Chi Minh City has special potential to develop luxury river and sea tourism. This potential comes from three key factors.

First of all, Ho Chi Minh City is home to a rapidly growing middle and upper class, creating a huge demand for high-end tourism products such as luxury yachts.

The dense river network connecting the Saigon River, Dong Nai River and suburban ecological areas provides favorable conditions for developing short-term cruise tours.

As the largest international air gateway and tourism hub in the country, Ho Chi Minh City can connect cruise products with resort tours in Vung Tau, Can Gio, Con Dao or even expand to regional destinations such as Phnom Penh or Singapore.

To create a competitive advantage, the city needs to focus on developing unique and classy products, including inner-city and riverside cruise routes combining cuisine, night sightseeing, and historical site visits; developing eco-cruise and resort tours connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Can Gio, Vung Tau, and the Mekong River. At the same time, invest in building specialized cruise ports right in the central or neighboring areas, integrating convenient services.

Mr. DANG HIEU TRUNG, General Director of Focus Travel Group

Source: https://ttbc-hcm.gov.vn/tp-hcm-phat-trien-them-san-pham-du-lich-doc-dao-1019764.html