(VOVworld) - A French citizen has become the 5 millionth foreign visitor to Ho Chi Minh City this year. Chappe Bertrand received the title after completing his Vietnam Airlines flight on Saturday.

Mr Chappe Bertrand--the 5 millionth foreign visitor to Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh city has seen an annual growth of 8.2% in the number of foreign visits. Its tourism industry generated 9% of the city’s revenue. Deputy Chairwoman of Ho Chi Minh City’s People’s Committee, Nguyen Thi Thu: “We are pleased to achieve our set targets. We pledge more favorable condition to boost the tourism sector, especially in our master-plan to promote waterways and rivers connected tours. We will restructure other related industries to boost tourism growth.”