Vietnam shifts focus from visitor numbers to spending
Travel 13:49 21/08/2026Vietnam is seeking to shift tourism growth from attracting more visitors to generating greater value from each trip, with a focus on higher spending, longer stays, green development, technology, and cultural experiences.
Ho Chi Minh City eyes outlet centers to boost tourist spending
Ho Chi Minh City 13:15 20/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City is studying the development of multiple outlet centers that would go beyond year-round discount retail to become part of a broader commercial, service and tourism ecosystem, as international visitors to Vietnam spend considerably less on average than tourists in many other countries.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks ways to encourage foreign tourists to spend more
Travel 14:04 24/05/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are considering measures to encourage international visitors to spend more during their trips, including building a shopping history system for tourists as part of efforts to stimulate consumption and support double-digit economic growth.
