Towards leading Quang Nam economy
Thanks to favorable visa policies, tourism promotion programs, and prestigious tourism awards from international organizations, the number of international visitors to Quang Nam is increasing.
In 2024, the total number of visitors and tourist accommodation is estimated to reach more than 8 million (an increase of 14% over the same period in 2023). Of which, international visitors are estimated to reach 5.5 million, domestic visitors are estimated to reach more than 2.52 million. Revenue from tourism and accommodation in 2024 is estimated to reach VND 9,200 billion (an increase of 19% over the same period in 2023). Social income from tourism is estimated to reach VND 21,620 billion.
According to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hong - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in 2024, localities and businesses have actively and proactively organized many activities and events to attract tourists to visit and relax in Quang Nam. Thereby, the total number of visitors and tourists in 2024 as well as a number of other important goals and targets of the tourism industry have exceeded the set plan.
"Quang Nam tourism has recovered, made a strong breakthrough, regained growth momentum and started entering a new growth period" - Mr. Hong said.
Mr. Nguyen Hung - Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and Investment commented that the development of the tourism industry will contribute greatly to the socio-economic development of Quang Nam in 2024, especially promoting the transformation of economic and labor structures. Gradually, together with the service industry, tourism will lead the economy of Quang Nam.
Currently, the structure of the tourism - service sector is equal (both reaching about 34%) and will continue to surpass the construction industry sector in the coming years.
Need help soon
According to information at the Quang Nam 2024 tourism business conference held in Hoi An City last weekend, tourism businesses still need companionship and support to overcome difficulties, contributing to creating a common breakthrough for the tourism industry in the coming time.
Mr. Phan Xuan Thanh - Chairman of Quang Nam Tourism Association said that in general, many businesses are still struggling with difficulties, especially in the financial sector, so it is necessary to re-evaluate the policy of removing difficulties for businesses and investors of the Provincial People's Committee.
The province should use its budget resources to carry out a project to research information on tourists to Quang Nam. Only then can we know where Quang Nam tourism is standing, as the businesses themselves do not have enough resources to do so.
On the local side, although Quang Nam welcomed more than 8 million visitors in 2024, Tam Ky City only welcomed about 450 thousand visitors, a very modest number.
Mr. Nguyen Minh Nam - Vice Chairman of Tam Ky City People's Committee said that the province needs to review the policy mechanism in the tourism sector. Quang Nam needs to review and build a network of key tourist destinations, prioritize promotion throughout the province and have specific policy mechanisms for these destinations. Otherwise, if resources are spread out, many destinations will have similar products and will not create a breakthrough.
According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in 2025 the department will focus on advising on the development and implementation of a number of policies to support tourism development and events to attract tourists to Quang Nam. In particular, it is proposed that the Provincial People's Committee unify the policy of building mechanisms and policies to support tourism development in 2025.
Including: Regulations on a number of policies to support the development of green tourism and pilot the attraction of MICE tourists in Quang Nam province until 2030; support the development of community tourism associated with the construction of new rural areas in Quang Nam province until 2030.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hong informed that the department has proposed that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism soon issue a circular with specific instructions for a number of water sports and adventure tourism.
This will create a basis for localities to guide and allow businesses, organizations and individuals to organize water sports and entertainment activities. Quickly develop and promulgate criteria and implement green tourism labeling for tourism businesses as well as develop and promulgate a set of criteria for rural agricultural tourism destinations.
Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/cho-dung-nganh-du-lich-trong-nen-kinh-te-quang-nam-3146436.html
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