The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa aims to attract 4
million tourists and gross 6.5 trillion VND (309 million USD) in revenue
next year, representing a respective rise of 17 percent and 30 percent
year-on-year.
This year, Khanh Hoa set a target of
receiving 3.4 million visitors, including 840,000 foreign tourists, and
earning 5 trillion VND (238 million USD) in revenue.
By the end of November, the province already served over 3.3 million
holiday makers, up 22 percent against the same period last year.
Russia continued to top the list with more than 210,000
arrivals, up 60 percent. Other markets such as the Republic of Korea ,
Australia , China and Belgium all registered growth.
Local authorities have sketched out schemes to improve tourism
services, diversify tourism products, and accelerate the implementation
of key projects, particularly those in the north of Cam Ranh peninsula
and Nha Trang resort city and the conversion of the Nha Trang sea port
into a specialised tourism port.
The province will
enhance cooperation with domestic and foreign provinces and cities and
speed up the construction of the second runway at Cam Ranh
International Airport in anticipation of the tourism sector’s
growth.
Khanh Hoa is well-known for its beautiful
beaches and many relic sites, particularly the Nha Trang Bay, one of the
most beautiful bays in the world.-VNA