Ho Chi Minh, July 7 -- Ho Chi Minh City continued to reinforce its position as one of Vietnam's leading tourism destinations in the first half of 2026, driven by a sustained recovery of international arrivals and higher visitor spending.

In June alone, travel service revenue stood at almost 4.15 trillion VND (nearly 158 million USD), rising 29.4% from the previous month and 29.1% year-on-year. Revenue from accommodation and food services reached 21.53 trillion VND last month, up 8.8% from May and 21.6% from a year earlier, reported the municipal Department of Tourism.

During the January-June period, travel service revenue surpassed 19.13 trillion VND, up 10% from the same period in 2025. Accommodation and food service revenue climbed 14...