HCM City makes Agoda list of ideal Asian destinations for extended stays

In the context of ‘slow travel’, which has recently become one of the most discussed travel trends, the digital travel platform Agoda announced on May 8th the top 8 Asian destinations favored by tourists for extended stays, and leisurely trips. Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam ranks seventh on this list.

The list and destination rankings are based on booking data from the Agoda travel platform from January to March 2024. Accordingly, in Asia, the 8 destinations that attract and retain tourists the longest are Khao Lak (Thailand), Seoul (South Korea), Perhentian Islands (Malaysia), Tokyo (Japan), Siargao Island (Philippines), Pekanbaru (Indonesia), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), and Ahmedabad (India).

8 favorite slow travel destinations in Asia. (Photo: Agoda)

 

According to Agoda, Ho Chi Minh City is known for its bustling streets. When tourists spend more time here, they can feel the city’s overflowing energy and enthusiasm.

Especially, by immersing themselves in the local life, visitors will experience memorable slow moments. This includes starting the day with a traditional iced milk coffee to enjoy the energetic morning atmosphere; exploring the street food culture of Vietnam along the city’s streets; and finding a peaceful corner in one of the more than a thousand shady trees of Tao Dan Park – one of the city’s oldest parks.

Agoda notes that Ho Chi Minh City hides countless fascinating experiences that tourists can only discover by slowly savoring each moment spent here.

Innovating Activities and Attracting Tourists to Ho Chi Minh City

The foreign promotion programs of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism in recent years have been highly appreciated by businesses for their practical effectiveness. These programs serve as a bridge, supporting the city’s tourism enterprises in connecting with reputable tourism businesses from other countries. At the same time, they are an effective communication channel for promoting Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism to people in the host countries through diverse and rich activities.

11 April 2024 – Hanoi, Vietnam – The 18th edition of the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2024), Vietnam and the Mekong Region’s leading and most established travel trade event, is set to take place from September 5th to 7th, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in District 7. This event provides a networking space and thousands of promising business and cooperation opportunities for enterprises and partners in the Vietnamese and international tourism sectors.

Recognizing the importance of enhancing awareness of sustainable tourism development, the return of ITE HCMC 2024, themed “Responsible Travel, Creating Future,”  is seen as a significant activity in the context of the tourism industry collectively implementing effective solutions to accelerate recovery and development, in the spirit of the Tourism Development Conference chaired by the Prime Minister on November 15, 2023.

As the only travel expo in the region featuring an International Buyers’ Program, ITE HCMC 2024 is expected to attract 220 international buyers from 40 countries and territories, facilitating over 10,000 business appointments. This initiative underscores the event’s commitment to offering unparalleled opportunities for direct B2B engagements between international and Vietnamese tourism businesses.

The event is implemented under the direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and Vietnam National Authority for Tourism, and executed by Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center in collaboration with CIS Vietnam JSC and Le Bros Company.

Apply for the Hosted Buyer Program via 

https://itehcmc.travel/buyer-3/buyer-registration/