Foreign tourists to Khanh Hoa increase in summer

Since the end of May 2024, the number of international visitors to Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa) has increased sharply. In addition to the Central Asian, Korean and Chinese markets, the source of European visitors to Nha Trang is also quite large.

The number of Central Asian tourists from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to Khanh Hoa is increasing - Photo: MINH CHIEN

According to data from Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism, in May 2024, the whole province welcomed 830,000 overnight guests, an increase of 80% over the same period in 2023. Of which, international visitors are estimated at 400,000, an increase of 170% over the same period.

In the first 5 months of 2024, the province welcomed more than 3.8 million overnight guests, an increase of 140% over the same period in 2023. Of which, international visitors are estimated at 2 million, an increase of 290% over the same period. South Korea and China are the two largest international tourist markets for Khanh Hoa tourism, followed by Kazakhstan, Thailand, Malaysia... Total revenue from tourists is estimated at nearly 20,000 billion VND, an increase of 150% over the same period.

According to Cam Ranh International Terminal Joint Stock Company, there are currently 38 international flights from 21 airlines departing and arriving at Cam Ranh International Airport every day. The most flights are from China, followed by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan...

It is expected that from the end of June, airlines will increase flights from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to Cam Ranh to meet tourists' travel needs.

Mr. Vo Quang Hoang - Chairman of Khanh Hoa Hotel Association - said that the number of room reservations during the summer at resorts and hotels is maintained by Chinese, Korean guests... Normally, international guests will travel in groups, so travel companies will book rooms 1-2 weeks in advance, others will book through websites and booking applications.

"Regarding accommodation and resort services, Khanh Hoa has enough segments to meet the needs of international tourists, along with accompanying amenities such as spas, shopping, and closed dining," said Mr. Hoang.

Foreign tourists cycling to explore the countryside - Photo: MINH CHIEN

Recently, according to the announcement of digital travel platform Agoda, Nha Trang, along with Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An, are the 3 destinations in Vietnam that have been searched the most by European tourists (France, Germany, England, Netherlands and Spain...) in recent times.

The reason is that these places offer the perfect combination of relaxation, experience and culture. These three destinations are ideal choices for tourists who want to make the most of their long summer vacation in Vietnam.

Regional tourism products are always attractive to international tourists - Photo: MINH CHIEN

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Le Thanh - Director of Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism, the number of international visitors to Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa is increasing not only because of the natural beauty, historical works and relics but also because of the quality of services, improved facilities, and diverse attractive tourism products. "Currently, the tourism industry is preparing for the Nha Trang Sea Tourism Festival and the Nha Trang International Light Bay Festival in 2024 to promote and attract tourists to Khanh Hoa," Ms. Thanh said.

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