Ly Son Island, the most popular destination in Quang Ngai province. (Source: Internet)
Quang Ngai (VNA) – The central coastal province of Quang Ngai has seen a surge in the number of tourists visiting the province since the beginning of this year.
According to figures from the provincial People’s Committee, as of November, approximately 550,000 tourists visited the province, up 22 percent from 2014. Among them 47,000 were international visitors, a 24-percent increase.
The province’s revenue from tourism reached 510 billion VND (22.67 million USD), up 18 percent against the same period last year. Ly Son Island is the most popular destination with the arrival of 15,000 tourists.
The improved tourist infrastructure in the past years thanks to projects from big investors like Vingroup or Saigontourist and new tours like Cu Lao Cham – Ly Son – Sa Huynh are two main reasons behind the success.
At present, Quang Ngai has around 275 accommodation facilities, 80 percent of which are guest houses. There are 13 travel agencies in the province, two of which are international travel companies.
For the entire 2015, Quang Ngai hopes to welcome 650,000 tourists, up 16 percent from the previous year, with 55,000 being international visitors, up 18 percent from the same period last year.
🦂 The revenue of the whole year is estimated at 560 billion VND (25 million USD), up 9 percent from 2014.-VNA
A desalination plant using non-refundable aid from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) will be built on Ly Son island, 30km off central Quang Ngai province.
The Quang Ngai Industrial Zones (IZs) Authority has granted investment licences to three new projects worth 71 billion VND (approximately 3.2 million USD).
Thousands of households in mountainous or riverside areas of central Quang Ngai province are potentially in the path of landslides, which become a high risk during the flood season.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung recently approved a water supply project for Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai that uses official development assistance (ODA) from the RoK.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) to coordinate with other ministries, agencies and localities to effectively implement policies and directives from the Party, Government, and Prime Minister on tourism development.
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By source market, China continued to lead with 3.1 million visitors, equivalent to 25.5% of all foreign arrivals. The Republic of Korea followed with 2.5 million, or 20.7%. Other major markets included Taiwan (China) with 737,000, the US with 522,000, and Japan with 380,000.
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Chatbot and virtual assistants support itinerary consultation and tour bookings, and provide around-the-clock response across multiple platforms while AI advertising applications have been used to optimise budgets and target the right customers. AI has been also employed to analyse customer data, enabling the delivery of personalised tour recommendations.
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Vietnam’s e-visa system is now seen as one of the most efficient, convenient, and transparent in the region. Fully online registration, no paperwork or interviews, and fast and flexible processing time have improved foreigners’ entry experience, creating a competitive advantage over countries clinging to complicated and costly visa procedures.
Sunset Town unfolded like a living fairytale. Every street and hidden corner recalls iconic European landmarks – from Venice’s San Marco Bell Tower and Paris’s Arc de Triomphe to Almafi-style squares and cobblestone paths reminiscent of southern Italy.
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In July alone, the city welcomed 695,930 international arrivals, surging 75.3% year-on-year. For the seven-month period, international visitors totalled 4.5 million, up 48% year-on-year.
Welcoming the crew on the morning of July 30, Dang Dong Ha, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasised that the film offers a valuable opportunity to promote Quang Tri’s tourism potential, particularly to Indian visitors, but also to a broader global audience.
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Ly Son Island, the most popular destination in Quang Ngai province. (Source: Internet)
