Mekong Delta localities see signs of tourism recovery
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has seen a rebound in domestic tourism and the number of visitors is expected to rise during the upcoming New Year and Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays.
KienGiang (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has seen arebound in domestic tourism and the number of visitors is expected to riseduring the upcoming New Year and Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays.
KienGiang welcomed nearly 400,000 domestic visitors in November, a 26 percentincrease from October, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.
Deputydirector of the department Nguyen Chi Thanh said the province has pushed aheadwith a tourism stimulus programme and COVID-19 preventive measures torestore travel confidence and demand.
Travelfirms are now focusing on quality of travel products and services, and offeringa wide range of promotions and discounts to boost domestic travel, he said.
PhuQuoc Island was chosen as the first destination to kick-start the nationaltourism stimulus programme launched by the Vietnam National Administration ofTourism on November 22.
Inthe first 10 months of the year, the island received 2.9 million visitors, andit expects the number to top 3 million for the full year.
CanTho has launched its own tourism stimulus programme between November andJanuary with a number of discounts on lodging, food, entertainment, andtransportation.
Tourismauthorities encourage travel firms to offer discounts on tour packages toattract customers.
Around60 businesses have registered to join the stimulus programme with tour packagesand services discounted by 10-60 percent.
Inthe first 10 months the city received more than 3.5 million visitors, a 53 percentdrop year-on-year.
Itis expected that promotions and stimulus efforts would push the total number oftourists to more than 5.6 million this year.
BenTre and Tra Vinh provinces have promoted travel linkages and introduced newtour routes between themselves.
Thelinkages are aimed at developing travel products that offer unique cultural,food and natural experiences.
Otherprovinces in the delta like An Giang and Bac Lieu recentlylaunched stimulus programmes to attract tourists during the upcomingyear-end holidays./.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has carried out a project aiming to bolster international cooperation for socio-economic development of ethnic groups in tandem with a decision of the Prime Minister.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has welcomed a total of 796 non-State investment projects with over 540.66 trillion VND (23.35 billion USD) in capital, local authorities have said.
The lives of ethnic Khmer people living in Kien Giang have improved significantly after the province efficiently implemented local and central government support policies for them in recent years.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is taking measures to retain its forest coverage rate at 11 percent, according to its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
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.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
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.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
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.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
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.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
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.
Tourists on Phu Quoc Island. (Photo: VNA) 
