Thursday, 12/12/2024 16:30 (GMT+7)
The northern province of Quang Ninh attracted 19 million tourists in 2024, a year-on-year rise of 20% and fully meeting the year’s target.
International tourists numbered 3.5 million. Total tourism revenue reached an estimated 46,460 billion VND, a year-on-year increase of 38%.
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| Quang Ninh welcomed a large number of tourists to Ha Long Bay. (Photo: VNA) |
This year, the 10 major international tourist markets to Quang Ninh remain stable, including: China, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan (China), the United States, India, France, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan. The Indian tourist market has seen many improvements with the visits of billionaires and companies from India.
Aiming to achieve its goal of welcoming 20 million visitors in 2025, including 4.5 million foreign visitors, the province has prioritized sustainable tourism development. Key strategies include improving service quality, diversifying tourism products and expanding travel destinations.
In 2024, the province introduced 67 new tourism products, with 38 already launched. Notable additions include Carnaval Ha Long 2024, The Lighthouse Entertainment Complex, Wyndham Garden Sonasea Resort in Van Don, and Angsana Quan Lan Ha Long Bay Hotel. Luxury yacht services and the "Heritage Journey" tour series also drew significant interest.
It approved 21 new routes for Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay tours, while 29 more products are scheduled to be launched by year-end. Efforts to strengthen ties with international cruise operators and establish direct flights from China and the Republic of Korea to Van Don International Airport have also been prioritized.
In 2025, Quang Ninh will focus on resuming and developing sustainable tourism with the goal of attracting 20 million visitors, including 4.5 million international visitors./.
BTA