Quang Tri works to lure 2.3 million tourists this year
The central province of Quang Tri is striving to attract about 2.3 million visitors in 2020, up 13.6 percent year-on-year, including 188,000 foreigners.
Tourists visit a revolutionary relic site in Quang Tri (Source: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) – The central province ofQuang Tri is striving to attract about 2.3 million visitors in 2020, up 13.6percent year-on-year, including 188,000 foreigners.
To that end, the local authorities have focused on developing existing tourismproducts, and expanding investment in sea-based tourism.
Quang Tri boasts over 500 revolutionary andhistorical relic sites, including fourspecial national sites namely Hien Luong-Ben Hai, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Vinh Moc tunnel and Vinh Linh tunnelvillage, and Quang Triancient citadel, which help the locality create its tourism trademark of “War memory-peace desire”.
To develop more tours of historical relic sites, the locality plans to launch abiennial “Festival for Peace” at national and international levels in July thisyear.
According to Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Hoang Nam, thefestival aims to honour the value of peace, and deliver a message of Vietnamesepeople and peace-loving nations worldwide.
Quang Tri is giving priority to calling for investment in tourism, especially seaand island tourism, he said.
Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism NguyenVan Chien said the locality has offered incentives to enterprises and investorsin order to support them in developing resorts and opening tours of Con Coislands, towards upholding the potential of Cua Tung-CuaViet-Con Co beach tourismtriangle.
At present, a marine ecological urban area worth nearly 1.7 trillion VND (73.1million USD) is being developed in Cua Tung beach. The project is expected tobe completed in late 2021. Many resort projectsare also underway in Cua Viet beach, especially Bien Vang resort with a totalinvestment of 120 billion VND (5.16 million USD).
Since late August 2018, the People’s Committeeof Con Co island district has operated high-speed ships to carry tourists fromCua Viet to the island, shortening the travel time to 45 minutes from 2 hours.In 2020, Con Co expects to operate 2-3 such vessels to serve tourists.
Last year, Quang Tri welcomed over 2 million holiday-makers,earning over 1.7 trillion VND (73.1 million USD) in revenue, up 11 percent againstthe previous year./.
A workshop discussing a plan for organising a “festival for peace” in the central province of Quang Tri, took place in local Dong Ha city on December 27, attracting the participation of managers, experts and researchers on culture and history nationwide.
The central province of Quang Tri had over 110,000ha of forests for production as of early this month, 22,000ha of which have received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) forest management certifications.
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.
Tourists visit a revolutionary relic site in Quang Tri (Source: VNA) 
