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Ho Chi Minh City greets 3.2 million foreign visitors in 9 months

by VTV409 October 2015 Last updated at 15:36 PM

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VTV.vn - Vietnam’s business and economic hub, Ho Chi Minh City, welcomed more than 3.2 million foreign visitors, up 5% annually. The city also raked in more than US$3.14 billion, a 6% rise, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

As of September, 112 hotels in Ho Chi Minh City offered around 14,400 rooms, up 4% quarterly and 14% annually. Hotel occupancy averaged 62 percent in the third quarter. 
The city plans to fine-tune cooperation between its tourism and public security sectors, and promptly establish a tourist support centre, ensuring safety for visitors. 
Also a tourism stimulation programme will continue with a focus on improvements to inbound travel and services./