In 9 months, more than 3.6 million tourists visited and stayed in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - According to the report of the Department of Tourism, it is estimated that in the first 9 months of 2018, the total number of visitors staying in the province reached more than 3.6 million; including 107,200 international visitors. Total revenue from tourists is estimated at 6,500 billion VND, of which tourism service revenue is estimated at 3,264 billion VND.
In the first 9 months of 2018, 12 new accommodation establishments with more than 345 rooms were put into operation, bringing the total number of accommodation establishments in the province to 839 establishments with 20,054 rooms.
Many hotels have invested in upgrading facilities and equipment, improving service quality to attract guests; tourism activities remain stable and have growth momentum, the number of tourists increased by 23% compared to the same period in 2017.
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| Many tourists visited community tourism spots in Western Nghe An in the first months of 2018. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
In the last 3 months of 2018, the Department of Tourism will promote and advertise programs, increase the frequency of articles about Nghe An tourism in central and local newspapers and radio stations, share via social networks, actively cooperate with travel agencies and transport companies to increase trips (air, road, rail) to meet the requirements of connecting tours and tourist routes to and from Nghe An.
In addition, focus on coordinating with relevant sectors to urge and accelerate the implementation of projects such as: Eco-tourism and entertainment complex in Nghi Tien commune (Nghi Loc district) of FLC group; Cau Cau mixed tourism, service and resort area (Thanh Chuong district); Lan Chau North Island Resort (Cua Lo town); Pha Lai Eco-tourism area (Con Cuong district) ... and phase 2 of Vinpearl Cua Hoi entertainment and cable car area, Muong Thanh Dien Lam Eco-tourism area (Dien Chau district).
At the same time, participate in fairs, conferences, promotion programs, domestic and international tourism; welcome delegations of experts and businesses from provinces and cities at home and abroad to survey and cooperate in developing tourism in Nghe An.
In 2018, Nghe An tourism industry aims to welcome more than 4.2 million visitors with accommodation, an increase of 10% compared to 2017, of which the number of international visitors is 126,400; total revenue from tourists reaches nearly 7,300 billion VND.
