HCM City travel firms close in droves Dozens of travel companies in HCM City have exited the industry due to the slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the city Department of Tourism.

Non-interest loans for HCM City tourism businesses proposed

The HCM City Department of Tourism has proposed that the municipal People’s Committee provide tourism businesses access to a non-interest loan package of VNĐ208 billion (US$9.06 million).

Việt Nam ‘reinvents’ tourism sector, aims for expected recovery by 2024

While domestic travel has kept tourism buoyant amid the pandemic, the industry has barely survived without foreign tourists. Experts have recommended that it reinvent itself while waiting for global travel to resume. Bồ Xuân Hiệp reports.

Historic Củ Chi Tunnels site seeks UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition

HCM City has a great deal of historical value related to the wars of resistance against the French and Americans to offer interest to tourists as well as locals. One of the most fascinating destinations is Củ Chi guerrilla warfare tunnels, located about 70km from downtown HCM City.

Tết tour season hit by COVID-19 fears HCM City travel firms have announced a number of domestic tours for Tết (Lunar New Year) with huge discounts and promotions.

HCM City seeks UNESCO heritage recognition for Củ Chi Tunnels

HCM City authorities have sent a proposal to the Ministry of National Defense to seek UNESCO recognition for Củ Chi Tunnels, the largest underground tunnel network in Việt Nam.

Củ Chi Tunnels site seeks world heritage status Does the Củ Chi Tunnels site have what it takes to receive world heritage status from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)?

HCM City resumes travel stimulus programme for nat'l holiday

The HCM City Department of Tourism yesterday (August 31) resumed its domestic travel stimulus programme, offering a wide range of discounted tours and travel services for the National Day (September 2) holiday.

Tourism firms need Government relief to survive: official The Government’s relief and credit packages are now vital to help HCM City travel firms survive the coronavirus crisis, a top official in the city Department of Tourism has said.

High-speed boat service between HCM City, Bình Dương launched

A new high-speed boat service between HCM City and outlying Củ Chi District through Bình Dương Province was launched on Friday (July 10).