Nghe An aims to welcome 4.2 million tourists in 2018

On the afternoon of January 5, Nghe An Department of Tourism held a conference to deploy tasks for 2018. Attending were comrade Le Minh Thong - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and representatives of leaders of departments and localities in the province. Photo: Thanh Chung

In 2017, Nghe An tourism activities had positive changes, especially the promotion and state management work was strengthened, so the number of tourists increased. The total number of visitors and tourists in the province is estimated at 5.96 million. Of which, there were over 3.85 million overnight visitors, reaching 135% compared to 2016, reaching 106.9% of the annual plan. International visitors reached 109,100, equal to 142% compared to 2016.

Total revenue from tourism activities in 2017 is estimated at 6,086 billion VND. Of which, revenue from international visitors reached nearly 13.4 million USD, equal to 143% compared to 2016. Revenue from tourism services is estimated at 3,092 billion VND, up 38% compared to 2016 and reaching 120.8% of the yearly plan.

Tourism infrastructure in Nghe An continues to develop strongly, especially tourist accommodation. During the year, 76 more hotels and resorts were put into operation. As of December 31, 2017, the province had 872 hotels and motels, including 03 5-star hotels and equivalent...

During the year, Nghe An successfully organized many important tourism events, including the opening of Cua Lo beach tourism in 2017. Photo: Document

Many projects, complexes, and resorts have been established, built, and completed such as Vinpearl Cua Hoi Hotel, Resort Villa, and Entertainment Complex, Muong Thanh Dien Lam Ecological Area, and Ecological Resort and Entertainment Complex in Nghi Tien Commune (Nghi Loc) of FLC Group.

However, in 2017, Nghe An tourism still has many shortcomings and limitations, such as: Fast growth rate but unsustainable, low quality. The number of international visitors accounts for a low proportion. Tourism products and services still do not meet the needs of tourists. Travel activities are still fragmented and lack of connection. The quality of tourism resources does not meet the requirements in the area.

In 2017, the number of visitors to new tourist destinations such as Tea Island - Cau Cau Dam... increased. Photo: Thanh Cuong

In 2018, Nghe An tourism industry aims to welcome and serve 4.2 million overnight guests, including 126,000 international visitors. Total revenue from tourism in 2018 strives to reach 6,850 billion VND, of which tourism service revenue reaches 3,530 billion VND.

Speaking at the Conference, Comrade Le Minh Thong - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Provincial Tourism Development Steering Committee stated: In 2017, Nghe An tourism had impressive development, but was still heavily seasonal and lacked high-quality products.

To realize the 2018 target and soon turn Nghe An tourism into a spearhead economic sector, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the tourism sector, localities and enterprises to focus on attracting investment to develop new tourism products and services, develop infrastructure to meet the requirements of welcoming and serving tourists; continue to promote tourism promotion, expand the international and domestic tourist market; improve the quality of human resource training.

On this occasion, on behalf of the delegation, Comrade Le Minh Thong presented Certificates of Merit from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to 7 groups and 4 individuals; and Certificates of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to 9 groups and 3 individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of Nghe An tourism in 2017./.