Quang Binh (VNA) – The north central province of Quang Binh, known forthe UNESCO World Heritage Site Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, is working topromote its tourism potential by fostering links with other localities tocreate new tourism products and attract more tourists.

A series of measures to boost tourism cooperation between the province and theMekong Delta region were discussed at a conference held in Quang Binh’s DongHoi city on June 18.

Endowed with stunning natural landscapes like untouched white sandy beaches andUNESCO World Heritage Site Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, coupled withexcellent cuisine, Quang Binh province poses huge potential for tourismdevelopment, said Vice Director of the provincial Department of Tourism DangDong Ha.

Quang Binh has affirmed its tourism prestige as it welcomed 3.3 milliontourists in 2017 and the number is estimated at 1.8 million in the first sixmonths of the year, including 85,000 foreigners.

Appraised by international media and experts as one of the leading worth-experiencingdestinations in the world, Quang Binh is an attractive place for tourisminvestors, Ha said, adding that the locality is channeling efforts in promotingsustainable tourism development in companion with improving local livelihoods.

Meanwhile, An Giang, Can Tho, Kien Giang, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau, Soc Trang and HauGiang in the Mekong Delta region are local tourism and socio-economic hubs.Boasting with famous tourist attractions such as Cai Rang floating market, MyKhanh tourism village, Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery, Binh Thuy ancienthouse, Phu Quoc island and Son islet, the localities served nearly 22.5 milliontourists in 2017.

Therefore, enhancing tourism links between Quang Binh province and the MekongDelta localities is significant to create favourable conditions for tourism businessesto expand their markets while making tourism as a spearhead economic sector ofthe provinces.

Solutions to improving tourism products and services were on the table at theevent. Participants said that relevant parties should pay due attention toimproving tourism service quality, diversifying tourism products and introducingnew tourist attractions.

In addition, tourism businesses were advised to share experience and seekcooperative opportunities.

On the occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding on tourism cooperation was inkedbetween Quang Binh province’s tourism department and the Departments ofCulture, Sports and Tourism of the Mekong Delta city and provinces.

Accordingly, they will work to improve efficiency of state management andtourism promotion, and build mutual tourism products to attract moretourists.-VNA