On January 31, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism said that on the occasion of Lunar New Year 2025, international visitors to the city are estimated to reach about 87,358, an increase of 16.5% over the same period in 2024. Visitors to tourist areas, attractions, entertainment and service venues... are estimated to reach about 2,100,000, an increase of 16.7% over the same period in 2024 (2024 is 1,800,000).
The number of guests staying at accommodation establishments is estimated at about 150,000, an increase of 11% over the same period in 2024. Room occupancy is estimated at about 65%, an increase of 44.4% over the same period in 2024 (2024 is 45%).
Estimated revenue is about 7,690 billion VND, an increase of 17.4% over the same period in 2024 (6,550 billion VND).
According to travel agencies, the 9-day Lunar New Year holiday creates favorable conditions for tourists to participate in short and long-term tours following the new trend of traveling by car to neighboring localities connected to Ho Chi Minh City by highway or by train, plane; high-end resort tourism products; traditional Tet tours...
Security, order and safety for tourists are maintained and guaranteed. Businesses have implemented discount and incentive policies for tourists using their services.
Events and tourism activities during Tet also attract a large number of people and tourists such as the Spring Flower Market on the Wharf under the Boat, Nguyen Hue Flower Street, and Love Flower Street...
