International tourists excited to return to Binh Thuan
The south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan has welcomed back many groups of international tourists in recent days after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A group of French tourists visiting Binh Thuan. (Photo: VNA)
Binh Thuan (VNA) – The south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan has welcomed back many groups of internationaltourists in recent days after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A group of 40 French visitors areexperiencing an eight-day vacation at The Cliff Resort & Residences in PhanThiet city.
This is the largest group of tourists the facility has welcomed since it re-opened its door toforeign holidaymakers.
Apart from experiencing services at the resort and enjoying local foods, thetourists are also be guided to visit natural landscapes, historical and culturalrelic sites, and join various types of sports at sea.
Since March 15, The Cliff Resort& Residences has welcomed more than 60 foreign visitors.
According to Vice Director of The Cliff Resort & Residences Vo Thuy Loan, the facility only served domestic visitors and foreignerswho are living and working in Vietnam in the last two years.
The return of international arrivals,especially large groups, is a good signal for Mui Ne in particular andBinh Thuan in general, she added.
Meanwhile, Aroma Resort in PhanThiet city has served over 20 foreigners from the UK, Belgium, France andRussia, since the resort resumed its activities.
It is hoped to welcome a number of groups of European tourists in June and Julythis year.
According to the provincial Departmentof Culture, Sports and Tourism, all recent arrivals to Mui Ne will create apremise for the locality’s tourism industry to gradually revive in the comingtime.
Besides building programmes to stimulatedomestic tourism demand, travel firms in Binh Thuan expand connections with internationaltravel businesses to re-start existing tours, and open new ones to attractmore foreign arrivals.
In the first four months of 2022,Binh Thuan welcomed nearly 1.4 million tourists, earning about 2.7 trillion VND(over 116.5 million USD) in revenue./.
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Adventure water sports have always been an attraction for tourists in the central coastal province of Binh Thuan, but recently, paragliding has taken off. With sunny, windy conditions, the province is looking to expand this unique tourism product for visitors.
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The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
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All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
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Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
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When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
A group of French tourists visiting Binh Thuan. (Photo: VNA) 
