In 5 months, Nghe An welcomed more than 1.4 million tourists

(Baonghean.vn)- In the first 5 months of 2017, the number of tourists staying in Nghe An is estimated at 1.411 million.

In May 2017, Nghe An tourism activities had many positive changes; the estimated number of tourists staying here reached 530,000, equal to 156% compared to the same period in 2016.

Tourists visit Khe Kem Waterfall - Pu Mat National Park. Photo: Vuong Bang.

The number of visitors in the first 5 months of the year was 126% compared to the same period in 2016; of which international visitors were estimated at 29,600, equal to 111% compared to the same period in 2016. Visitors received and served by travel agencies were 18,050, equal to 143% compared to the same period in 2016.

Total revenue from tourists in the first 5 months is estimated at 1,505 billion VND, equal to 138% compared to the same period in 2016; of which, revenue from tourism services is estimated at 898 billion VND, equal to 128% compared to the same period in 2016.

Tourists take a boat tour on the Lam River and enjoy Nghe Tinh folk songs. Photo: Vuong Bang

In recent times, the tourism industry has actively coordinated with relevant departments, agencies and sectors to strengthen propaganda and promotion of Nghe An tourism products, in which special attention is paid to propaganda so that people know and feel secure about the safety of seawater and seafood in Nghe An. Therefore, tourism activities this year have improved a lot, the number of tourists has increased sharply.

Especially during the April 30 - May 1 holiday, at tourist attractions such as Kim Lien relic site, Cua Lo, Cua Hoi, Quynh Luu, Hoang Mai, Con Cuong, Muong Thanh Safari Dien Lam eco-tourism area, Cau Cau dam... the number of visitors to visit and relax increased dramatically, the room occupancy rate of accommodation facilities reached an average of 80-100%.

Wang Bang