During the period, the southern economic hub also welcomed over 8.57 million domestic tourists, marking a year-on-year increase of 6.3%, the HCMC Department of Tourism said.

Total tourism revenue rose 26.7% year-on-year to VND56.66 trillion (US$2.21 billion), achieving 21.8% of the 2025 plan.

According to the department, to continue introducing the city’s destinations and distinctive tourism products, the department has coordinated with businesses and the People’s Committees of Thu Duc City and districts to promote the development of inter-district tourism products.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025), the city’s tourism sector has launched and organized communication activities on social media platforms to announce the identity package and communication message “Find Your Vibes” along with 50 graphic images of iconic structures and symbols depicting notable destinations in the city.

Hanoi welcomed 7.3 million visitors and earned an estimated VND29.93 trillion in revenue in January-March, according to a Hanoi Department of Tourism report released on Tuesday.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s two largest cities, were named among Southeast Asia’s safest cities, according to a report by statistics site Numbeo.