The southern province of Kien Giang welcomed more than 1.4 million tourists in the first quarter of this year, a rise of six percent year on year, fulfilling over 25 percent of its yearly target.
Visitors at Bai Sao beach in Phu Quoc (Photo: VNA)
Kien Giang (VNA) – Thesouthern coastal province of Kien Giang welcomed more than 1.4 million touristsin the first quarter of this year, a rise of six percent year on year, fulfillingover 25 percent of its yearly target.
According to the provincialTourism Department, the province served 110,730 foreign visitors, up 10 percentover the same period last year and reaching 30 percent of its target.
Visitors tended to visit islandsand archipelagoes in the province thanks to convenient means of travel, thedepartment revealed, adding that tours to forests and trade villages also drewmany.
In the first quarter of 2017, PhuQuoc island attracted about 553,500 visitors, a surge of 82.7 percent year onyear, including 139,000 foreigners, up 53 percent over the same time in 2016.
The department attributed thesuccess to new tourism products, including the Vinpearl Safari, the largest safariin Vietnam, international-standard golf courses, aquariums, Vinpearl Resort& Villas, Vinpearl Land and Vincharm Spa.
Currently, Phu Quoc has more than10,000 rooms serving about 20,000 visitors per day.
Huynh Quang Hung, Vice Chairmanof the People’s Committee of Phu Quoc district, said the locality has attracted250 investment projects worth 315 trillion VND (14 billion USD), 192 of which havebeen licenced.
Kien Giang aims to make tourism aspearhead sector by 2020.
Along with building a trademark ofKien Giang tourism as a safe, friendly and civilized destination and Phu Quocas a high quality eco-tourism and resort centre, the province will review itstourism planning and mobilise resources to upgrade infrastructure for majortourism regions.
Nguyen Van Sau, Vice Director ofthe provincial Tourism Department, said that the province is developing fourmajor tourism regions: Phu Quoc, Kien Luong and adjacent region, Rach Gia-KienHai and adjacent region and U Minh Thuong and adjacent region.
Kien Giang is also implementingtwo sub-projects within a project launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sportsand Tourism to develop tourism infrastructure supporting the development of thegreater Mekong Sub-region.
The project to developinfrastructure for Da Dung mountain’s relic site in Ha Tien will be investedwith 1.81 million USD, including 1.63 million USD from the Asian DevelopmentBank, while the project to improve environmental conditions in Hang pagoda- HonPhu Tu in Kien Luong will receive 7.09 million USD.-VNA
The island district of Phu Quoc in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has actively promoted pepper-based ecotourism, with the aim of diversifying its tourism and promoting its pepper product.
Due to the region’s desirable natural conditions, the Mekong delta province of Kien Giang has marked out four key tourism development zones, in the hope of satisfying travellers’ demands for discovery, relaxation and sightseeing.
The southern coastal province of Kien Giang has outstanding advantages for marine tourism compared to other south-western localities, and it is working to turn its Hon Son Island, considered a masterpiece of the nature, into a tourist magnet.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
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.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
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.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Visitors at Bai Sao beach in Phu Quoc (Photo: VNA) 
