In 2019, Dong Thap tourism reaches VND 1,050 billion in revenue

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Dong Thap tourism continues to flourish, identifying its position in the Mekong Delta region and the whole country, creating a beautiful impression in the hearts of tourists.

In 2019, the total number of tourists visiting Dong Thap province is estimated at 3.9 million, of which 95,000 are international, an increase of 8.3% over the same period; Total revenue is estimated at VND 1,050 billion, up 15% compared to 2018.

 

Guests at the Tourism Culture Week 2019.

The promotion, brand building and image creation are effectively implemented through organizing and participating in cultural and tourism events and festivals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City Can Tho and other provinces. Prominent, successfully organized Dong Thap Tourism and Culture Week with the theme "Love for the soul is full of lotus". The highlight is the Cao Lanh - Hoi An City Culture and Tourism space, which introduces visitors to the cultural beauty of the two cities, attracting over 600,000 visitors, an increase of 50% compared to the Literature Week. Chemistry, Tourism 2018.

Coordinate with Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism to co-host the Tourism Connection Forum of Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta in 2019. Signing an agreement on cooperation in tourism development cooperation in Ho Chi Minh City and 13 provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta period 2020 - 2025. Promote the implementation of the cooperation program, linking tourism development in the Eastern Region of the Mekong Delta. Coordinate with Long An and Tien Giang to gradually improve tourism products of Dong Thap Muoi Subregion.

The product construction has been carried out effectively. Responding to the policy of the province, many households bravely opened the orchard, flower garden to welcome visitors and do homestay tourism. In the year, opening 08 more sights in Lai Vung district, Thanh Binh, Cao Lanh district, Ho Chi Minh City. Cao Lanh, enriches tourism products of the province, attracts quite a lot of tourists. Piloting 04 agricultural tourism models in districts: Lai Vung, Lap Vo, Thanh Binh and Sa Dec.

Invest in and improve infrastructure to meet increasing demands of tourists. Developing 01 more 2 star hotel, 01 3 star hotel. Phuong Nam Cultural Tourist Area, Gao Giong Ecotourism Area, Xeo Quit Relic Site are recognized as typical tourist destinations in the Mekong Delta, helping Dong Thap province to have 5 areas that are accepted by the Mekong Delta Tourism Association. , typical tourist spots of the region.

The training and training for tourism human resources has been strongly shifted from width to depth. Focus on training soft skills, knowledge of destination management, product introduction towards grassroots communities. Collaborate with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism to organize training courses on tourism management knowledge for provinces and cities nationwide.

With the achieved results in 2019 and 2020, Dong Thap Tourism continues to perform key tasks such as: Making tourism an important economic sector associated with specific products and creating a local image. Phuong; building and developing agricultural tourism products; improve the quality of tourism products and services and tourism human resources towards professionalism and modernity ... Strive to achieve a total tourism revenue of VND 1,200 billion. Average spending of guests staying at 650,000 VND / day.

 

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