Kinhtedothi - In 2024, Kien Giang welcomed 9,863,187 visitors, an increase of 15.6% over the same period. Of which, international visitors welcomed 978,785, an increase of 70.7% over the same period, exceeding the annual plan by 43.9%. Total revenue reached about VND 25,141 billion (equivalent to USD 1 billion), an increase of 43.8% over the same period.
Kien Giang tourism is in the TOP 10 nationwide
On the afternoon of February 6, the Department of Tourism of Kien Giang province held a conference to review the tourism industry and deploy directions and tasks for 2025. At the conference, Mr. Bui Quoc Thai - Director of the Department of Tourism of Kien Giang province said that over the past year, tourism activities in the province have continued to recover and develop strongly. Most of the tourism tasks and goals have been achieved as planned, with some targets exceeding the set targets.
In 2024, Kien Giang tourism welcomed over 9.8 million visitors, up 15.6% over the same period and exceeding the plan by 7.2%. Of which, international visitors reached over 980,000, up 70.7%, exceeding the plan by 43.9%. Total revenue from tourism reached VND 25,000 billion, up 43.8% over the same period, exceeding the plan by 25.7% and ranking first in the Mekong Delta region, entering the TOP 10 nationwide.
Over the past year, the Department of Tourism has implemented many programs to promote the development of the tourism industry such as: Investment planning, public projects; tourism product development... Specifically, the Department has worked with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs delegation to conduct field surveys within the framework of the National Key Science and Technology Program. Report on the production and business situation, disbursement of public investment capital of the Department of Tourism in 2023 and propose capital allocation for projects in 2024.
Continue to coordinate to complete procedures and put into operation the Project of Website System integrating virtual reality videos to promote tourism images, online ticket purchasing system, mobile application (Mobile app) and tourism image promotion activities according to regulations.
Currently, Kien Giang province attracts 317 investment projects in the tourism sector with a total scale of 9,993 hectares and a total investment capital of 408,178 billion VND[1]; Of which, Phu Quoc city has 274 tourism investment projects (accounting for 86% of tourism investment projects in the whole province), with a total scale of 9,485 hectares and a total investment capital of 388,410 billion VND.
Conduct a survey of rural tourism service businesses, other service businesses and shops specializing in selling OCOP products that meet the standards for serving tourists in 2024 in Phu Quoc city, Ha Tien and districts of Giong Rieng, An Minh, U Minh Thuong...
The whole province has 977 establishments (an increase of 27 establishments over the same period) with 34,132 rooms (an increase of 537 rooms over the same period). Of which: 1-3 star tourist accommodation establishments: 18 establishments (an increase of 8 establishments) with 1,520 rooms (an increase of 173 rooms); 4-5 star tourist accommodation establishments: 28 establishments (an increase of 2 establishments) with 12,788 rooms (an increase of 1,631 rooms). Accommodation establishments inspected and recognized as meeting the conditions for technical facilities and services (KSTT - NNTT) are 395 establishments (an increase of 48 establishments) with 10,916 rooms (an increase of 128 rooms).
Activities of cooperation and linkage in developing domestic and international tourism: The Department has implemented a plan to coordinate the organization of destination surveys and conferences to promote and advertise tourism in the Mekong Delta in Hanoi; Plan for the Program of cooperation and linkage in developing tourism between Ho Chi Minh City and 13 provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta in 2024. Worked with Vietnam Airlines Corporation to discuss cooperation contents to promote tourists to use night flight products. Organize to welcome and work with: Malaysian tour group, Charter group (Czech Republic and Slovakia, Hwafu Charter group from Taiwan to survey and connect tourism in Phu Quoc city. Participate in the survey group in Japan, Thailand, Cambodia to introduce and connect and promote tourist destinations between Vietnam and localities. Program to introduce Vietnamese tourism in Kanagawa (Japan), Australia, New Zealand, China, Russia, France, Germany, Italy, UK... Propose content to be exchanged and cooperated between Kien Giang and Phuket province, Chanthaburi (Thailand) and Salavan province (Laos). Report providing data information from the United States, China, Kampot province (Cambodia) and documents used, posted, and promoted the image of Kien Giang tourism abroad. Coordinate to provide information on the working content of the leaders of the Provincial People's Committee to receive the Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City.
Striving for 2025, Kien Giang province's tourism industry continues to achieve and exceed specific targets: Welcoming 10,650 million visitors to Kien Giang for tourism (up 8% compared to 2024). Of which: International visitors: 1,100 million (up 12.4% compared to 2024); Domestic visitors: 9,550 million) (up 7.5% compared to 2024); Total revenue reaches 28 trillion VND (up 11.4% compared to 2024).
There are still many difficulties and challenges.
However, Kien Giang tourism industry still faces many difficulties and challenges. The recovery rate is still slow, prices are increasing, especially air tickets to Phu Quoc are still considered too high. Infrastructure connecting tourist areas has not been properly invested, the construction of tours, routes and tourism products has not met the demand. The quality of tourism human resources is not high, there is a lack of highly qualified human resources, reducing competitiveness compared to other destinations. Tourism promotion and advertising is still limited, especially in the international market. The coordination of state management of tourism between sectors and localities is not tight, and the efficiency is not high.
Mr. Nguyen Vu Khac Huy - Vice President of Kien Giang Tourism Association, said that human resources in the tourism industry are lacking in personnel with qualifications and skills suitable to the needs of the international market, especially markets such as Korea and China. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen coordination between the government and businesses in training short-term and long-term human resources. Regarding the needs of international tourists, Mr. Huy commented that international tourists want to experience typical tourism products, associated with local culture and shopping products. However, Vietnam currently lacks these products, requiring further investment and development...
Speaking at the conference, Vice Chairman of Kien Giang Provincial People's Committee Le Trung Ho commented: In 2024, Kien Giang tourism industry has made efforts to overcome difficulties, achieved many positive results, recovered and developed strongly. In particular, during the Lunar New Year 2025, the province welcomed more than 470,000 visitors, with total revenue of over 1,800 billion VND. Tourism continues to be an industry that makes an important contribution to the socio-economic development of the province.
The target for 2025 is to welcome 11.05 million visitors, with total tourism revenue reaching VND28,500 billion. However, the world economic situation and natural factors can affect the industry, especially domestic visitors. Therefore, the industry needs to improve promotion, develop diverse tourism products, improve service quality, environmental sanitation and behavioral culture to increase tourist attraction.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Trung Ho requested the Department of Tourism to continue implementing solutions for sustainable tourism development, step up promotion, and complete tourism infrastructure projects in U Minh Thuong, Hon Dat, and Kien Luong. In particular, Phu Quoc will host the APEC 2027 event, which is a great opportunity to develop MICE tourism and promote internationally. The Provincial People's Committee is committed to accompanying and creating favorable conditions to support the tourism industry, and at the same time requesting tourism businesses and the Kien Giang Tourism Association to actively participate in developing the industry, aiming to build tourism into a spearhead economic sector of the province.
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