Tien Giang province welcomed more than 159.3 thousand tourists in July

ABO - According to the Tien Giang province Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Tien Giang province welcomed more than 159.3 thousand in July, in which, foreign tourists reached 54.8 thousand visitors. The turnover from accommodation, catering and travel services reached VND 514.3 billion.

Illustrative image. Photo: HUU CHI.

In the first seven months of 2018, the number of tourists to Tien Giang province was estimated at over VND 1.11 million (up 11.8% over the same period), of which foreign tourists were estimated at 374.4 thousand visitors (up 9,3%). The turnover from accommodation, catering and travel services and tourism support was estimated at VND 3,512.9 billion, of which food service revenue accounted for 96.1%.

In July, the Tien Giang province Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism surveyed and supported businesses to open tourist attractions and Kayak tour service for tourists in Tan Phong commune, Cai Lay district; the model of spiritual ecotourism in Lam Dong province and An Giang province; Collecting suggestions on drafting a resolution on supporting policies in the field of tourism in the Tien Giang province; Continuing to implement detailed tourism development plan for the Tan Phong island, con Ngang islet and the overall planning of the Thoi Son national tourism islet.

By HUU CHI