Quang Ninh implements measures to attract more visitors this year
The northeastern province of Quang Ninh has been implementing measures to attract more visitors as it eyes to accommodate 19 million tourists this year, two million higher more than the target set previously.
Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh. (Photo: VNA)
Quang Ninh (VNA) 𝄹– The northeastern province of Quang Ninh has been implementing measures to attract more visitors as it eyes to accommodate 19 million tourists this year, two million higher more than the target set previously.
According to the province’s Department of Tourism, in the past eight months, the province welcomed over 14.7 million tourists and raked in over VND 34.338 trillion VND (1.38 billion USD) in tourism revenue, 43% higher than that of the same period last year.
Early this month, the provincial People's Committee issued a plan on solutions to attract an additional 2 million tourists in 2024. Accordingly, it focuses on developing domestic and international tourism markets, attracting visitors from Northeast Asia, China, Europe, and America, and developing new markets such as India, the Middle East, Russia, and Australia.
Quang Ninh will organised 92 programmes, events, and activities to stimulate tourism in the remaining months of 2024, including 17 international, national and provincial activities and 76 local programmes.
In addition, the province opens sea tourism routes from Beihai City, Guangxi and Guangzhou City, China to Ha Long City.
Starting from October, there will be two flights weekly connecting the province with China’s Wuxi and Jiangsu.
The province will also continue to connect with tourism businesses to open other international tourism routes from China and the Republic of Korea. It also eyes more domestic flight routes that connect it with southern localities.
Quang Ninh have invited Chinese tourism businesses to join field trips to survey tourism routes via local Mong cai international border gate and Hoanh Mo border gate as well as the Lao Cai international border gate in the northern province of Lao Cai.
Quang Ninh also conducted a survey for tourism businesses from India.
The province will organise increase tourism promotion activities on online platforms and in other localities, including Hai Duong, Bac Ninh, and Thai Nguyen./.
The northern province of Quang Ninh is aiming to become one of the leading localities in the country in terms of the application and transfer of science and technology, as well as innovation by 2030.
Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised Ha Long Bay, will organize two festivals to lure more tourists on the occasion of the National Holiday (September 2), a local official said on August 20.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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