International tourist arrivals grow impressively

Due to the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic, in 2020, 2021, 2022, the Vietnamese tourism industry in general and Quang Ninh in particular were severely affected, especially the number of international tourists decreased significantly. Facing difficulties and challenges, after the pandemic, our country introduced many solutions and policies to stimulate tourism, thereby achieving extremely positive results in both domestic and international tourism, especially in the first months of 2024.

According to data recently announced by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the total number of international visitors to Vietnam in the first 7 months of 2024 reached nearly 10 million, an increase of 51% over the same period in 2023. The largest international visitor markets to Vietnam include: Korea, China, Taiwan (China), the US, Japan, Australia, India, Cambodia, Malaysia... The number of international tourists to Vietnam in July 2024 reached nearly 1.2 million, an increase of 11% over the same period in 2023. The markets with an increase in the number of visitors compared to June 2024 are: Norway (up 271%), Belgium (up 174%), Denmark (up 146%), Sweden (up 71%), Switzerland (up 67%), the Netherlands (up 50%), Spain (up 46%), New Zealand (up 38%), Laos (up 38%)...

The number of domestic tourists in July 2024 is estimated at about 13 million, of which about 8.7 million are staying. The cumulative number of domestic tourists in the first 7 months of 2024 is estimated at about 79.5 million. Total revenue from tourists in the first 7 months of 2024 is estimated at more than 513 trillion VND.

International tourists visit Quang Ninh Museum.

For Quang Ninh, right after the Covid-19 pandemic, with creative, innovative approaches, correct orientation, and long-term vision, the province has issued a series of synchronous solutions to help the tourism and service industries seize all opportunities for recovery and breakthrough growth, gradually regaining its position as a key economic sector, making important contributions to the outstanding achievements in socio-economic development of Quang Ninh.

As evidence, in 2023, Quang Ninh attracted over 15 million visitors, including over 2 million international visitors, an increase of 33.6% over the same period in 2022, with tourism revenue estimated at over 33,000 billion VND, an increase of 48% over the same period in 2022.

In the first 7 months of 2024, tourist destinations in Quang Ninh province welcomed nearly 13 million visitors, an increase of 20% over the same period in 2023. Of which, over 2.2 million were international visitors, equivalent to the number of international visitors in the whole year of 2023. Over 4.5 million guests stayed. Total revenue from tourists was over 29.3 trillion VND, an increase of 40% over the same period.

The above positive results are due to the fact that in addition to issuing solutions and policies to prioritize tourism, Quang Ninh has also promoted the organization of hundreds of programs, events, and tourism stimulus activities in the province. Since the beginning of the year, Quang Ninh has organized dozens of programs, events, and tourism stimulus activities at international, national, and provincial levels, along with 160 programs, events, and tourism stimulus activities at local levels.

Quang Ninh has also expanded and developed tourism space. In particular, effectively exploiting the World Heritage - Natural Wonder of Ha Long Bay is associated with expanding space to Bai Tu Long Bay, the sea and island areas of Van Don, Cam Pha, Co To, especially the Quan Lan and Minh Chau islands... Since the beginning of the year, a series of new high-class tourism products have been put into operation such as Angsana Quan Lan resort, Wyndham Garden Sonasea Van Don, 5-star international standard sightseeing and accommodation cruises exploiting the tourism potential of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and Van Don island areas... helping to enhance the experience and increase the attraction of Quang Ninh tourism. Quang Ninh has also increased the organization of national and international events to promote Quang Ninh tourism to domestic and international friends and tourists.

With convenient transportation and tourism infrastructure, diverse experiences, many new, unique and high-end products associated with promoting the values of nature, people and culture of Quang Ninh, effectively exploiting the World Heritage - Natural Wonder of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and outstanding marine tourism resources, Quang Ninh tourism is recovering strongly, growing impressively, thereby determined to reach the target of welcoming over 19 million visitors in 2024.

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