Khanh Hoa welcomes over 18 million tourist arrivals in 8 months

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Khanh Hoa province welcomed approximately 2.8 million tourist arrivals in August, a year-on-year increase of over 43.5%, including 850,000 international arrivals, up by nearly 66.7%. Total tourism revenue for the month was estimated at VND 8,750 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7.1%, while the average room occupancy rate was estimated at approximately 78%.

Cruise ship tourists arrive in Khanh Hoa.

In the last 8 months, the entire province welcomed approximately 18 million tourist arrivals, a year-on-year increase of 40%, including 6.3 million international visitors, up by 67.9%. Tourism revenue was estimated at over VND 60,893.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19.2%. The average room occupancy rate inn the 8 months reached approximately 65.43%.

In August, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism carried out key state management tasks in tourism. These included directing new product development, advising on community-based tourism growth, and finalizing the dossier for recognition of the North Cam Ranh Peninsula National Tourist Area. Efforts to promote and strengthen tourism linkages were also enhanced. The Department successfully organized "Khanh Hoa Culture and Tourism Day" in Quang Tri, coordinated the opening of the "Khanh Hoa – Voyage of the Four Bays" photo exhibition, and proposed cooperation with Samsung Vina Electronics Co., Ltd. to apply technology in promoting Khanh Hoa tourism.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism also enhanced coordination with departments, agencies, localities, and businesses to strengthen tourism management and development. Key tasks included contributing to master plans and investment projects, updating the tourism business database, inspecting accommodation conditions, and encouraging business participation in provincial promotion activities and cultural events.

Visitors enjoy stand-up paddleboarding at Hon Tam.

In the coming period, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will finalize the dossier for recognition of the North Cam Ranh Peninsula as a National Tourist Area and develop a destination identity and brand for Khanh Hoa’s culture, sports, and tourism. The province will host an international cruise tourism conference, disseminate green tourism standards to businesses, certify qualified establishments, and work with local authorities to assess and develop community-based tourism models.

X.T

Translated by N.T