An Giang develops tourism, creating growth momentum

Promoting potential and advantages

Director of the Department of Tourism of An Giang province Bui Quoc Thai said: After the merger, An Giang has a large area, converging diverse resources from plains, sea islands, mountains, forests, borders to inland rivers. This merger not only expands the natural area, but also creates for An Giang many places with famous tourism products in the country and the world, such as: Phu Quoc is positioned as a service center, high-quality eco-tourism, sea and island tourism of national and international stature; Ha Tien - Kien Luong - Kien Hai is known for sea and island eco-tourism associated with cultural destinations and historical relics of the province; Vinh Te - Nui Cam is famous for spiritual tourism with Ba Chua Xu Temple of Sam Mountain, Cam Mountain tourist area; U Minh Thuong National Park, Phu Quoc National Park and Tra Su Melaleuca Forest are known for their diverse and rich forest ecosystems, famous for forest ecotourism, ecotourism associated with revolutionary historical relics, ecotourism associated with scientific research...

Sam Mountain Lady Festival.

Identifying the difficulties and challenges, the provincial tourism industry has proactively implemented many solutions to restructure the tourist market, innovate promotion activities, and attract tourists. At the same time, tourism products have been renewed in the direction of diversification and increased attractiveness. Many new destinations have been invested in, and the system of technical facilities and infrastructure serving tourism has been significantly improved. Thanks to that, the number of domestic and international tourists has recovered and grown rapidly.

Tourists explore Long Xuyen floating market.

After the administrative unit merger, An Giang now has great potential for tourism development with hundreds of unique and diverse cultural festivals, the mystery of the mountains and forests and the pure beauty of the sea and islands. This is an opportunity for An Giang province to attract tourists to experience, visit, with a longer stay.

The family of Mr. Ngo Thanh Hai, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, recently had a "4 days 3 nights" experience in An Giang with typical local tourist attractions such as: Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam Mountain, Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, Ha Tien and Phu Quoc...

Mr. Thanh Hai shared: “Now, An Giang owns many attractive destinations from the mountains, under the sea and has very delicious dishes. Surely, we will return to An Giang to learn and explore more tourist destinations in the garden, river… in the nearest time”.

In the period of 2021 - 2025, An Giang welcomed over 80.8 million tourists, including nearly 3.5 million international visitors. Total tourism revenue is estimated at 142,804 billion VND.

Majestic beauty on top of Cam Mountain.

Building friendly destinations and unique tourism products

With great strides in transport infrastructure, economy and tourism services, Phu Quoc is transforming itself into an international economic and tourism center. With a series of high-end resorts, modern entertainment complexes and world-class tourism services, Phu Quoc meets the needs of high-end, luxury, family and young people segments. Every year, this island attracts millions of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and relax.

“I think this is a place where our family can come back every year. Phu Quoc is very beautiful. I really like the beautiful scenery of the beaches and also enjoy the services here,” said Daniel Jason, a British tourist.

Phu Quoc - an ideal destination for domestic and international tourists.

An Giang province is focusing resources on building Phu Quoc into a center of high-quality eco-tourism, sea and island tourism of national and international stature, achieving the goal of welcoming over 3 million international visitors by 2030. This demonstrates the high political determination of the Provincial Party Committee, in line with the orientation of developing green and sustainable tourism according to the Resolution of the Party Congress, which is to develop tourism into a spearhead economic sector, contributing to economic restructuring, creating jobs and improving people's lives.

“Not only stopping at existing tourism products, Phu Quoc is also the venue for APEC 2027 with a series of strategic projects being vigorously implemented. This will certainly be a driving force for the “pearl island” to gradually realize its long-term vision of becoming an international tourism center,” said Nguyen Vu Khac Huy, Permanent Vice President of the An Giang Tourism Association.

International tourists come to Phu Quoc for tourism.

Deputy Director of An Giang Department of Tourism Nguyen Trung Thanh said: In the first 9 months of 2025, An Giang welcomed nearly 20 million visitors. Of which, Phu Quoc special zone welcomed more than 6.5 million visitors, international visitors more than 1.2 million, total tourism revenue is estimated at more than 51,000 billion VND. In particular, the "pearl island" Phu Quoc welcomed about 96,000 Indian visitors, 36,000 Malaysian visitors.

“The international tourist market of Muslims is increasingly coming to Phu Quoc and is expected to increase sharply in the coming time. Therefore, the Department of Tourism recommends that the An Giang Tourism Association and suppliers step up propaganda and actively learn and approach the regulations on Halal certification to serve Muslims, contributing to increasing the number of Muslim tourists to An Giang,” said Mr. Nguyen Trung Thanh.

Mr. Tran Van Tan Cuong, Director of Vietnam National Halal Company Limited, shared: “The standards of Muslims are quite unique, from culture, communication, behavior, cuisine, eating, Halal hotel rooms must comply with Islamic law... Through the above standards, businesses in Phu Quoc welcoming this customer market need to connect with each other to ensure Halal criteria to better serve customers.”

Building an international tourism brand

An Giang province strives to welcome 39.5 million visitors by 2030, including over 3 million international visitors, with total revenue reaching 108,450 billion VND. At the same time, it is one of the key tourist areas of Vietnam, becoming an attractive tourist destination with its own unique brand.

By 2050, An Giang will be a unique international-class sea and island tourism destination, a green tourism center of the region, ensuring sustainable development, community-based development and promoting local historical and cultural values.

International tourists come to Phu Quoc for tourism.

According to Mr. Bui Quoc Thai, to carry out that task well, the provincial tourism sector continues to innovate the work of promoting, promoting, and positioning the province's tourism brand. At the same time, strengthen regional links with Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces in the Mekong Delta; promote international cooperation with countries in the ASEAN region, countries with potential tourist markets through international tourism fairs and APEC 2027 events.

In addition, the orientation of tourism product development is to exploit the strengths of resources, take advantage of outstanding opportunities, competitive advantages associated with promoting heritage values and national cultural identity. Strengthening the management of tourism activities, focusing on ensuring security and safety for tourists, improving the quality of tourism services at destinations. Establishing a network of components participating in the green tourism transformation process; promoting digital transformation, applying information technology, building a safe, civilized and friendly tourism environment, contributing to enhancing the reputation and image of An Giang tourism in the Vietnamese and international markets.

Tourists visit Tra Su cajuput forest.

The province strengthens the training and development of human resources in both quality and quantity, ensuring a balance in the occupational structure and training levels to meet the development requirements of the tourism industry and international integration. In particular, the province completes the infrastructure system serving tourism development in a synchronous and modern direction, ensuring inter-regional and inter-sectoral connectivity, especially convenient traffic connections between airports, seaports, wharves with key tourism centers and potential tourist areas and destinations...

“Tourism continues to affirm its increasingly clear role and position in socio-economic development, as an important growth driver in the economy. Through tourism activities, it is possible to connect goods and promote the unique culture of An Giang to domestic and foreign tourists. International tourists coming to An Giang not only experience the scenery and culture, but also access local OCOP products right at the destination,” said Bui Quoc Thai, Director of the Department of Tourism of An Giang province.

Loyalty

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/an-giang-phat-trien-du-lich-tao-dong-luc-tang-truong-a462638.html