Ho Chi Minh City Sees 42.7% Surge in International Visitors with Integrated Tourism Strategy
Ho Chi Minh City has recorded a significant surge in international visitors, with over 7.1 million arrivals from January to July, a 42.7% year-on-year increase. Domestic tourism also saw robust growth, and tourism revenue climbed 55.3% to nearly $9.01 billion.
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