Kien Giang welcomes over 1 million tourists in two months
The southern province of Kien Giang welcomed over 1 million tourists, including over 18,600 foreigners, in the first two months of 2022, up 27 percent year-on-year.
Kien Giang (VNA) – The southern province of Kien Giang welcomedover 1 million tourists, including over 18,600 foreigners, in the first twomonths of 2022, up 27 percent year-on-year.
Of the total, around 741,600 tourists travelled to Phu Quoc islandcity, representing a year-on-year rise of over 30 percent. The city earnedover 750 billion VND (32.8 million USD) from tourism services.
This year, the province is striving to attract 5.6 millionholiday-makers, including 200,000 foreigners, and earn around 7.75 trillionVND.
To that end, the province has promoted communications to popularisethe image of its tourism with the message of “Kien Giang - a safe destination”.
May Rut island in Kien Giang (Photo: VNA)
It has encouraged and created favourable conditions for travelbusinesses to actively participate in tourism promotion programmes, andintroduce products and services at tourism fairs, cultural events andtraditional festivals held in localities inside and outside the province. It willfocus on key markets such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, the central, CentralHighlands and northwest regions.
Bui Quoc Thai, Director of the provincial Department ofTourism, emphasised that the province will strengthen links and cooperation intourism development with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta region andsome other key tourism localities in the country, and intensify international cooperation.
Attention will be paid to improving the quality of tourismservices, diversifying products and product chains, and combining with domestictourist routes to make Kien Giang an attractive destination to tourists./.
Phu Quoc island city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is expected to become a national tourism centre in the coming time as investors deploy their projects in the locality.
After more than 30 days of reopening its doors to international visitors with Covid vaccine passports on a trial basis, Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province has welcomed some 1,000 foreign tourists.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is accelerating the progress of key projects which are considered as a driving force to boost its socio-economic development.
Bamboo Airways on February 17 operated its first flight from Rach Gia city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang to Phu Quoc island, marking the opening of the route.
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.
Foreign tourists visit Phu Quoc (Photo: VNA) 
May Rut island in Kien Giang (Photo: VNA) 
