On January 2, Mr. Nguyen Minh Tuan - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DTC) of Can Tho City - said that during the New Year holidays in 2024 (December 30, 2023 - January 1, 2024), the total number of visitors and tourists in the area is estimated at about 110,000.
The number of tourists staying is estimated at 48,000, of which international tourists are estimated at 1,300. The average room occupancy rate of accommodation facilities is about 85%. Total tourism revenue is estimated at 133 billion VND.
On the occasion of the New Year 2024, Can Tho City solemnly organized activities in a series of events to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Can Tho City under the Central Government. Typically, the art light street to celebrate the Year of the Dragon 2024; the 2023 Tay Do Beauty Contest; the 2023 Can Tho Tourism Beauty Photography Contest; the "Ancient Music Moon" program...
In particular, large-scale events will be held during the New Year 2023 such as: The 20th anniversary of the establishment of Can Tho City under the Central Government (January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2024) and the special art program "The Fragrance of Tay Do" to welcome the New Year 2024; The 6th Ninh Kieu, Can Tho Tourism Festival - Flower Lantern Night in 2023... with many unique and attractive activities, flower car parade, art program, drone light performance, high-altitude fireworks display.
Many tourist areas and spots attract a large number of visitors for sightseeing, entertainment and experiences such as: Phi Yen Tourist Area, Mekong Silt, My Khanh Tourist Village, Con Son, Cai Rang Floating Market... Historical and cultural attractions such as: Hung King Temple, Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery, Binh Thuy Ancient House, Binh Thuy Communal House... attract a large number of visitors during the holidays.
According to Mr. Tuan, during the 2024 New Year holiday, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho has requested tourism businesses in the area to arrange staff on duty, improve the quality of customer service; strictly comply with legal regulations in business, sell at the listed price; Tourist wharves are renovated, ensuring aesthetics to serve tourists; Ship owners and drivers improve the spirit of civilized tourism behavior, take tourists on schedule and on time, ensuring good service to tourists.
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