After 9 months, tourists to Ho Chi Minh City spent nearly 185,000 billion VND

On October 9, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism reported the tourist situation in the first 9 months of 2025. Accordingly, the city welcomed more than 5.8 million international tourists.

International visitors to Ho Chi Minh City in September 2025 - Photo: QUANG DINH

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism , the number of tourists coming to Ho Chi Minh City in the first 9 months was impressive. Of which, international visitors were estimated at over 5.8 million; domestic tourists were approximately over 29 million.

Total tourism revenue for the first 9 months of 2025 is estimated at 184,629 billion VND.

According to this department, the number of 5.8 million international visitors to Ho Chi Minh City has reached 69.2% of the 2025 plan; compared to the target of 58.8% in 2025.

Meanwhile, with the 2025 plan to welcome domestic tourists, in 9 months the number of visitors has reached 64.8%; compared to the target of 58.4% in 2025.

In particular, total tourism revenue in the first 9 months of 2025 reached 71% of the 2025 plan; reaching nearly 64% of this year's target.

Currently, the tourism industry in Ho Chi Minh City is also perfecting many groups of typical products to serve tourists. In addition to the special products and tours that are regularly deployed, the tourism industry in Ho Chi Minh City is currently perfecting groups of typical products, organized according to the axis of linked experiences.

For example, the journey "From the city along the river to the sea" or the "Sea Culture" series, repositioning coastal destinations associated with beliefs, heritage and ecology.

Specialized products such as cuisine , night tours, and craft villages are being developed to personalize the experience.

By 2025, international tourists to Ho Chi Minh City are expected to increase by 30-40%.

With only a few months left of the year, the tourism industry in Ho Chi Minh City is confident of bringing in optimistic numbers because Ho Chi Minh City tourism believes that the city is facing a golden opportunity to renew the tourism industry due to its diverse resources and large market.

After the merger, Ho Chi Minh City tourism adjusted its 2025 target, increasing international visitors by 30-40% and domestic visitors by 15-20%. Double the revenue from marine, industrial and cruise tourism products. In addition, the industry will promote digital and green transformation in the entire management and operation process of the tourism industry.

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.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/sau-9-thang-du-khach-den-tp-hcm-tieu-gan-185-000-ti-dong-20251009094616667.htm