The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism informed that during the holidays of April 30 and May 1, the unit received some feedback from people, tourists and press agencies about some accommodation establishments using commercial names in promotional and recommendation activities that did not match the registered name on the business registration certificate or business license eligible for tourist accommodation services; arbitrarily adjusting accommodation service prices higher than the listed prices or publicly announced; not providing financial invoices according to current regulations to customers using the service...
The Inspectorate of the Department of Tourism in coordination with Ben Thanh Ward Police has drawn up a record of administrative violations against Saigon Premium Hotel (260 Ly Tu Trong, District 1) for the act of not ensuring the legitimate rights and interests according to the contract signed with tourists.
The authorities also issued an administrative penalty notice for the same violation against Eliot Hotel (5 Truong Dinh, District 1).
These are 2 hotels under the same owner.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is continuing to coordinate with relevant agencies to strengthen inspection, supervision and promptly handle violations occurring in the area in accordance with legal procedures. At the same time, maintain a channel to listen to and receive feedback from people at the switchboard and website. People and tourists can look up the list of licensed accommodation and travel facilities.
In recent days, the bustling atmosphere, solemnly celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) has spread strongly throughout Ho Chi Minh City. With a series of national-level political and cultural events, the city has attracted a large number of domestic and international people and tourists to visit, stay and experience.
To make each journey during the April 30 and May 15 holidays complete and ensure a safe - civilized - friendly tourism environment, contributing to enhancing the image of Ho Chi Minh City in the eyes of tourists, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has synchronously implemented state management measures for the tourism and accommodation service sector.
