Ho Chi Minh City's tourism department set an ambitious target for 2026: roughly 11 million international visitors and 50 million domestic tourists. It follows a strong 2025, in which the city reportedly drew more than 53 million total visitors, including an estimated 8.5 million international arrivals — the highest visitor volume of any city in Vietnam.
Practically, this points in one direction for visitors planning a trip: expect the city's tourism infrastructure, from hotels to guided tours, to keep growing and diversifying, and expect popular periods (see our Tet guide and best time to visit guide) to stay in high demand. Booking key hotels and tours a little further ahead than you might have a few years ago is an increasingly sensible precaution.
Source: Travel And Tour World