Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh spoke at the conference
Reporting at the conference, Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa said: In 2023, Binh Thuan will host the National Tourism Year with the theme "Binh Thuan - Green Convergence" . Along with that , the birth of the Dau Giay - Phan Thiet, Phan Thiet - Vinh Hao expressways has opened up great opportunities and significance for Binh Thuan tourism.
Thanks to that, in the first 10 months of the year , Binh Thuan welcomed nearly 7.3 million visitors to visit and relax, an increase of 61% over the same period last year . Of which , international tourists reached nearly 212 thousand visitors (an increase of 3.48 times over the same period last year) . Revenue from tourism activities was more than 18,800 billion VND. Notably , in just the first half of this year, Binh Thuan was on the list of 9 provinces and cities nationwide with tourism revenue of 10,000 billion VND or more, making an important contribution to the total revenue of the whole industry of about 343,100 billion VND.
This result was achieved because the Tourism Association actively worked with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to propose , prepare and participate in organizing many programs, events, culinary festivals, sports tournaments, etc. in the series of events responding to the National Tourism Year 2023. In addition, the Tourism Association strengthened connections, promotion, and tourism linkages inside and outside the province.
With the current growth rate, Binh Thuan is expected to welcome 8 million visitors this year. To achieve that goal, the Tourism Association has proposed many synchronous solutions. In particular, focusing on training, fostering and developing tourism human resources; thereby improving the quality of tourism services, attracting tourists, especially at the end of the year. In addition, the Association has promoted promotion , specifically the Tourism Development Triangle (Ho Chi Minh City - Lam Dong - Binh Thuan), the tourism stimulus alliance of 7 provinces and cities in the Southeast region ...
Speaking at the conference, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh highly appreciated the results that the Tourism Association has achieved in recent times. In particular, the solutions for cooperation in promotion, market recovery, human resource training and development, especially actively participating in activities of the National Tourism Year 2023.
To enhance the position of Binh Thuan tourism brand in the hearts of tourists and make the most of competitive advantages, especially in the National Tourism Year 2023, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee suggested that the Tourism Association continue to promote close connections and support among members of the Association to take advantage of collective strength in multi-dimensional exchanges from related service industries and other Associations; at the same time, focus on solving difficulties and problems of businesses and members during their operations; do a good job of social security, join hands to work for the community.
In addition to actively coordinating to successfully organize the remaining activities of the National Tourism Year 2023, especially the Summary and Closing Ceremony, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the Tourism Association to focus on developing a sustainable tourism environment in Binh Thuan associated with diversifying tourism products and types to increase the rate of returning customers, as well as the satisfaction rate of tourists.
On this occasion, the Provincial Tourism Association admitted 14 new members. Two professional associations: the Travel Association and the Binh Thuan Tour Guide Association were also launched and officially put into operation.
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