Southern city diversifies tourism products

Foreign tourists visiting the southern hub. (Photo: thesaigontimes.vn)

Ms. Truong Thi Anh, Deputy Head of the city People’s Council, and a delegation on May 25th surveyed and worked with some companies in the city to speed up tourism development. 

According to Mr. Pham Xuan Ngoc, Sales Director of Phu Tho Tourism Service Joint Stock Company, tourist arrivals to Dam Sen Culture Park have been decreasing over time. In this circumstance, the park organized more events rich in national cultural identity like cuisine festivals and cultural festivals.

A representative from Saigontourist said that the city's tourism is facing challenges and strong competition. In previous years, foreign tourist arrivals made up more than 60% of those to Vietnam, with revenue accounting for over 45% of the country. However, foreign tourists density and tourism revenue dropped compared to the previous years, and are forecast to decline in the near future.

Mr. Bui Quang Son from Ben Thanh Tourism Service Joint Stock Company, said that the sector still lacks products for amusement and entertainment at night. Thus, the city should invest in building art performance programs, amusement activities at night, upgrade night markets and assist enterprises to develop waterway tourism in connection with tourist attractions./.