Nghe An: Tourism revenue in 9 months reached 5,357 billion VND

(Baonghean.vn) - In the first 9 months of the year, despite the difficult weather, the number of tourists to Nghe An still increased, especially in Cua Lo, Kim Lien relic site, Cau bridge (Thanh Chuong), Pu Mat...

Many key tourist attractions attract visitors such as: Kim Lien relic site, in the first 9 months of the year, welcomed and served 56,974 groups with 1,695,803 people, reaching 113% of the 2017 plan; Cua Lo town in the first 9 months of the year served 2.4 million tourists, equal to 161% compared to the same period in 2016, reaching 132% of the 2017 plan.

Tourists visit Kim Lien relic site. Photo: Vuong Bang

In the first 9 months of the year, Con Cuong district served 16,055 tourist arrivals, including 600 international arrivals, mainly visiting community tourism and Pu Mat National Park.

Other tourist attractions such as Truong Bon Relic Site, Muong Thanh Safariland, Tea Island, Hoang Muoi Temple, Dai Tue Pagoda, Quang Trung Temple, Vietnam - Laos Martyrs Cemetery... all have increased number of visitors compared to 2016.

Homestay tourism service in Con Cuong. Photo by PV

Tourism accommodation activities continue to account for a large proportion of tourism services with the appearance of many high-end resorts and hotels such as Vinpearl Cua Hoi, Summer Hotel, Blue Wave, Sapa... attracting many large-scale conferences and events.

In the first 9 months, revenue from services in accommodation establishments is estimated at 2,590 billion VND, up 38% over the same period in 2016.

Tourism business activities have shown many improvements, the number of tourists has increased sharply since the beginning of the year. As a result, in the first 9 months of the year, tourism businesses have served 48,450 visitors, an increase of 33% compared to the same period in 2016, of which 12,000 were international visitors, an increase of 28% compared to the same period in 2016.

Total tourism revenue for 9 months reached 5,357 billion VND, equal to 152% compared to the same period in 2016.

Wang Peng