Organisers said 39 tourism businesses directly recruited for approximately 2,200 positions at the event, while another 45 companies carried out online recruitment for more than 2,600 vacancies. The strong hiring demand highlights the industry’s accelerating recovery and expansion momentum.

Nguyen Van Hanh Thuc, Director of the city’s Employment Service Centre, noted that recruitment needs span a wide range of tourism segments, from travel services to accommodation. The hospitality sector accounted for the largest share of vacancies, including roles such as chefs, service staff, receptionists, customer service personnel, restaurant managers, and food-and-beverage business specialists. Major hotel brands participating in the event included Saigon Riverside Hotel Joint Venture Company, Huong Sen Hotel, Que Huong Liberty, and New World Saigon Hotel.

The job exchange also attracted leading travel operators such as Saigontourist, Vietravel, and Suoi Tien Tourist Area. Several companies announced significant recruitment plans. Vietnam Airlines Labour Supply JSC (ALSUCO) is seeking 150 flight attendants, while Concentrix Services Vietnam Co., Ltd. is recruiting 200 customer service staff for tourism-related applications and 100 employees supporting airline ticketing platforms. Saigon Star JSC plans to hire 50 tour guides.

Ngo Ngoc Van Nhi, a representative of ALSUCO, said successful flight attendant candidates will work for Vietnam Airlines and partner carriers, including EVA Air and China Airlines. Recruits will undertake a three-month training programme in Taiwan (China), receiving a monthly allowance of US$500 along with fully covered accommodation, meals, and airfare before signing a three-year employment contract. Starting salaries are expected to range between VND40 million and VND50 million per month.

Golden opportunity for Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector to make breakthroughs

Vietnam’s tourism industry is entering a new growth phase, with Ho Chi Minh City’s special policies opening space and groundbreaking initiatives for leading enterprises, creating a “golden opportunity” for transformation, innovation and strategic growth toward 2035.