The figures show a slight increase of two percent in visitor numbers and 3.40 percent in revenues compared to the same period last year.
During the five-day holiday, the city welcomed 325,000 domestic visitors and 54,000 foreign tourists, up by 1.60 and 12.50 percent, respectively against last year's figures.
According to the municipal Tourism Department, some of the sites that attracted the most number of visitors during the holiday included the headquarters of the HCM City People's Committee and People's Council, Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Zoo, and Dam Sen Park. The city bike and river bus tours were also popular among tourists.
One of the most awaited events was the firework displays at five locations to celebrate l Reunification Day on the night of April 30. Thousands of people converged on Saigon River Tunnel, Thao Dien Villa area, and Van Phuc Urban Area in Thu Duc City, the northwest industrial park in Cu Chi District and Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11 on Tuesday evening to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display which lasted 15 minutes.
HCM City has set a target to attract about six million foreign visitors and 38 million domestic tourists this year, with VND190 trillion in revenue, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.