Can Tho organizes a tourism promotion conference in Hanoi.

This event was organized to introduce new tourism products and services, creating opportunities for tourism businesses in Can Tho city to connect tours and routes, as well as meet, exchange, and establish business partnerships with tourism businesses in the northern provinces/cities. The conference was attended by the Deputy Director General of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Ha Van Sieu; the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho City, Duong Tan Hien; along with representatives from the Can Tho Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Hanoi Department of Tourism, and representatives from over 150 travel businesses from Can Tho and Hanoi.

Although tourism was one of the sectors most severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, it is also a sector with the ability to recover quickly, contributing to the recovery and development of other sectors. Currently, the Covid-19 pandemic is basically under control, and tourism activities in Can Tho city are restarting. Therefore, the city's tourism industry always prioritizes the recovery and development of tourism while simultaneously implementing measures to ensure safety and prevent the spread of the disease, as well as the safety of residents and tourists.

As the largest city in the Mekong Delta, Can Tho boasts a distinctive riverine culture, giving its tourism a unique regional character unlike anywhere else. At the conference, many new tourism products and services aimed at attracting tourists to Can Tho were introduced, such as: river tourism by Mai Linh Group, the Can Tho – Con Dao route; the Can Tho – Chau Doc route by Victoria Cruise; agricultural experiences at Bao Gia Trang Farm in Cai Rang district; experiencing life at Thoi An Dong Tourist Village in Binh Thuy district... and several new products based on previously known tourist destinations such as the floating market in My Khanh Tourist Village; experiencing fishing on land; and making traditional cakes at Con Son Community Tourism… Many promotional programs to stimulate tourism were launched after the pandemic was brought under control, ensuring discounted services without compromising quality. In addition, the conference also launched the second phase of the post-pandemic stimulus program for businesses in Can Tho city, and a map of businesses registered as safe tourism providers.

The most significant and meaningful aspect of this conference was the opportunity for tourism businesses in Can Tho City to connect tours and routes, as well as meet, exchange ideas, and cooperate with tourism businesses in the northern provinces/cities. The conference concluded with a signing ceremony for cooperation agreements between tourism businesses in Can Tho City and Hanoi.

Estimated tourism performance results for Can Tho city in 2020

Tourists arriving in the city:The number of tourist arrivals reached 5,605,865, a decrease of 36.8% compared to the same period last year, achieving 60.9% of the annual plan. The number of overnight tourists reached 2,020,145, a decrease of 32.8% compared to the same period in 2019, achieving 61.4% of the annual plan. Of these, international overnight tourists were estimated at 111,420, a decrease of 72.7% compared to the same period in 2019, achieving 25.3% of the annual plan. Domestic overnight tourists were estimated at 1,908,725, a decrease of 26.5% compared to the same period in 2019, achieving 67% of the annual plan.

Total revenue from tourism:Estimated revenue reached 3,169 billion VND, a decrease of 28.6% compared to the same period in 2019, achieving 62.1% of the annual plan.

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