The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa reported that more than
60 percent foreign tourists returned to Khanh Hoa for a second visit,
and 20.1 percent even came back for the third time or more.
The provincial Culture, Sport and Tourism Department’s recent survey
showed that the reasons the travellers gave for returning are improved
services, stable prices, beautiful landscapes and a wide range of
attractions.
Visitors from Russia , the
Republic of Korea , Australia , and US account for the largest
portion of foreign arrivals in Khanh Hoa. Russia has risen from the
fourth position in 2010 to lead all other foreign tourism markets of the
province.
In addition, Russian visitors stay longer and spend more than those from other countries.
“Russian tourists usually stay for an average 7 to 10 days, some even
stay for a month to learn water sports. They like resorts and spa, sea
bathing, mud-bath, and water sports,” said Phan Thanh Truc, Vice
Director of the Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism.
So far this year, Khanh Hoa received 171,000 foreign visitors, an
increase of 27 percent compared to the same period last year, of whom
35,000 were from Russia.-VNA