An Giang welcomes 7 million visitors during January-June
The Mekong Delta province of An Giang has so far this year received some 7 million visitors, up 7.69 percent year on year and accounting for 76.09 percent of the yearly plan.
A corner of Nui Sam tourism site (Photo: tuoitre.vn)
An Giang (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of An Giang has so far thisyear received some 7 million visitors, up 7.69 percent year on year andaccounting for 76.09 percent of the yearly plan.
Vice Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Pham The Trieusaid on June 14 that around 50,000 foreigners spent their holidays in thelocality, or 41.67 percent of the set plan.
Revenue from tourism services is estimated at 4 trillion VND (171 million USD),surging 25 percent from the same time last year.
To date, the province has 91 accommodation establishments for tourism,including one four-star hotel, five three-star hotels, ten two-star hotels and40 one-star hotels. It boasts 15 tourism sites, with renowned destinations likeNui Cam and Nui Sam.
This year, the province targets to earn 5.5 trillion VND from hosting 9.2million tourist arrivals, including 120,000 foreigners. It is aiming to receive10.1 million visitors in 2020.
In a bid to turn the tourism industry into an economic strength in theprovince, the local tourism sector has channeled focus on attracting capitalfor tourism infrastructure development in Chau Doc city and Tinh Bien and TriTon districts. Due attention has been paid to promoting tourism connection withother localities in the region like Can Tho, Ca Mau, Kien Giang, Bac Lieu, HauGiang and Soc Trang.
Director of the local Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen KhanhHiep said that the tourism sector is calling for investment to buildlarge-scale and modern entertainment centres together with branching outcatering services. Besides, it has introduced incentive policies on tourismdevelopment to lure more investments in the field.-VNA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
A corner of Nui Sam tourism site (Photo: tuoitre.vn) 
