International tourist arrivals in Kien Giang have increased sharply.

In the first two months of 2023, Kien Giang welcomed over 1.5 million tourists, a 40.5% increase compared to the same period last year, reaching 18.1% of the annual plan. This included over 140,000 international visitors, a 6.5-fold increase compared to the same period last year, reaching 40.1% of the annual plan. Total tourism revenue reached over 3,800 billion VND, more than three times higher than the same period last year, reaching 30% of the annual plan.

In the first few months of 2023, tourism in Kien Giang was vibrant, especially during the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, with a large number of international visitors. If the current growth rate is maintained, Kien Giang's tourism sector will soon achieve its 2023 plan of welcoming 8.3 million visitors, including 350,000 international tourists.

Kien Giang is stepping up its efforts to promote and disseminate information about the visa exemption policy for international tourists visiting Phu Quoc, as well as promoting Kien Giang's tourism image through representatives of Vietnamese diplomatic agencies abroad and foreign diplomatic agencies in Vietnam, in order to attract international tourists.

In addition, Kien Giang launched an on-site promotional campaign targeting tourists, participated in survey trips to key tourism markets; focused on connecting businesses and exchanging tourist sources; and encouraged airlines to cooperate with travel agencies to research opening domestic routes and restoring air and sea routes…

Phuong Thao is an editor at Travellive magazine. She is passionate about traveling and enjoys capturing moments with her camera in every place she visits. Travel, art, and lifestyle are Phuong Thao's favorite writing topics.

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