HCM City, July 10 -- With abundant resources, a vast market, and complete infrastructure, Ho Chi Minh City is well-positioned to transform into a multi-destination, modern, and sustainable tourism hub, both nationally and regionally, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Following the recent administrative restructuring that merged the city with the neighbouring provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, HCM City now boasts 681 potential tourist sites. With a population of over 14 million, it has become Vietnam's largest intra-provincial tourism market, both in scale and in diversity.

According to the department, young workers favour short getaways, weekend retreats, and nightlife entertainment. Young families with childre...