The southernmost province of Ca Mau hopes to receive 970,000tourists in 2015, including 21,000 international visitors, generating280 billion VND (13 million USD).
In order to achieve thetarget, the province aims to establish connections with nearbylocalities to develop eco-tourism potential in the region, including theDat Mui commune, Hon Da Bac, and national parks in U Minh Ha.
The province has worked with Ho Chi Minh City , Can Tho City andthe provinces of Bac Lieu and Kien Giang to attract more visitors, saidDuong Huynh Khai, Director of the provincial Department of Culture,Sports, and Tourism.
The department has submitted to theprovincial People’s Committee for approval a 700 billion VND (33 millionUSD) project on tourism development until 2020.
Ca Mau hasalso focused on improving the quality and safety of its services,holding promotion events, building staff capacity, and encouragingcommunity-based tourism.
Ca Mau boasts numerous attractiveeco-tourism sites, including Hon Khoai Island , a cluster of fiveislets in Ngoc Hien district covered in undisturbed primeval forestsand listed as one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the country in theVietnam Book of Records.
Other leadingtourism sites in the region include the Dat Mui commune in Ngoc Hiendistrict, Hon Da Bac site in Tran Van Thoi district, the Ca Mau Capewhich is the southernmost point of Vietnam and Vo Doi national parks in UMinh Ha area and wild bird gardens.
In 2014, the province welcomed 920,000 tourists, earning 230 billion VND (10.5 million USD), up 9.57 percent from 2013.-VNA
In order to achieve thetarget, the province aims to establish connections with nearbylocalities to develop eco-tourism potential in the region, including theDat Mui commune, Hon Da Bac, and national parks in U Minh Ha.
The province has worked with Ho Chi Minh City , Can Tho City andthe provinces of Bac Lieu and Kien Giang to attract more visitors, saidDuong Huynh Khai, Director of the provincial Department of Culture,Sports, and Tourism.
The department has submitted to theprovincial People’s Committee for approval a 700 billion VND (33 millionUSD) project on tourism development until 2020.
Ca Mau hasalso focused on improving the quality and safety of its services,holding promotion events, building staff capacity, and encouragingcommunity-based tourism.
Ca Mau boasts numerous attractiveeco-tourism sites, including Hon Khoai Island , a cluster of fiveislets in Ngoc Hien district covered in undisturbed primeval forestsand listed as one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the country in theVietnam Book of Records.
Other leadingtourism sites in the region include the Dat Mui commune in Ngoc Hiendistrict, Hon Da Bac site in Tran Van Thoi district, the Ca Mau Capewhich is the southernmost point of Vietnam and Vo Doi national parks in UMinh Ha area and wild bird gardens.
In 2014, the province welcomed 920,000 tourists, earning 230 billion VND (10.5 million USD), up 9.57 percent from 2013.-VNA
