According to the city's Department of Tourism, total tourism revenue during this period reached over 140,000 billion VND (nearly 6 billion USD), up 12%, achieving 74% of the year's target. The city's tourism sector is actively enhancing cultural, historical, waterway, medical, and MICE tourism, while improving culinary services to boost its appeal. Notable events like the Ao Dai Festival, Tourism Festival, and River Festival have drawn both domestic and international tourists, further promoting the city's tourism growth. Ho Chi Minh City aims to meet its 2024 goal of 6 million international visitors and 38 million domestic visitors./.