Co To is bustling with summer tourism activities

Co To is preparing to welcome the 2025 summer tourist season with new products and attractive experiences. Island discovery tours, sea sports activities, night entertainment and green tourism initiatives promise to bring a vibrant summer, attracting tourists.

According to the tourism development plan, in 2025, Co To aims to welcome 300,000 visitors, achieve high revenue, and attract investors. The district focuses on developing green tourism, protecting the environment, upgrading infrastructure, and diversifying tourism products.

Ms. Ngo Thi Minh Sao, Deputy Head of the Department of Culture, Tourism and Science and Technology of Co To district, said: Co To is preparing for the 2025 tourist season with the goal of developing vibrant and sustainable tourism. In particular, focusing on green tourism, combining economic development of tourism with environmental protection and preservation of natural landscapes, creating unique and long-lasting experiences for visitors.

faf — Businesses prepare facilities to welcome tourists to visit Hong Van beach in the summer tourist season of 2025.

Accordingly, in preparation for the 2025 summer tourist season, Co To has launched an early promotion and communication campaign, with many exciting activities to stimulate tourists. Digital communication channels and online campaigns have been promoted, especially the websites Cototourist.com and Amazingcoto.vn, helping to provide rich information about destinations and tourism activities, raising awareness and attracting tourists.

To increase its attractiveness and create newness, Co To has expanded its tourism space, implementing island tours with 6 pilot tour routes. Destinations such as Co To Port, Carp Island, Lion Island, Co To Con, and Thanh Lan Port promise to attract tourists who love nature and sea sports. Water sports activities such as kayaking, surfing, parasailing, and SUP at Hong Van and Tinh Yeu beaches are being promoted.

Not only developing individual products, Co To also focuses on promoting connections between destinations in the region. Communes and towns in the district have developed tourism plans for 2025, closely coordinating with localities in the region. Thanh Lan has organized the Sea Opening Festival and introduced attractions such as Van La Bridge and Village 2 Temple, while Co To town has developed a plan and organized a kayak race. These events will be new highlights attracting tourists to return to Co To every year.

Developing and renewing tourism products between islands in Co To promises to attract a large number of visitors to visit and experience.

To diversify the experience, Co To develops nighttime entertainment activities such as night markets, entertainment areas, sports events and cultural performances, extending the length of stay and increasing revenue. The night market and commercial activities at the Commercial Service Center will create a space connecting visitors with Co To's typical products, from handicrafts to island specialties.

Co To pays special attention to developing green tourism. The "Net Zero tour" program is a prominent initiative, reducing carbon emissions from transportation, accommodation to dining, protecting the environment and bringing new experiences to visitors. At the same time, the district also develops sports and cultural events to attract tourists. Sea sports tournaments such as beach volleyball and Pickleball will be held regularly, creating a vibrant and attractive atmosphere.

A new feature in the 2025 tourist season is the strong investment in tourism infrastructure. Co To has renovated waiting rooms, ports, upgraded public lighting systems and internal traffic on the island. Accommodation facilities, restaurants and hotels have also been upgraded to meet the needs of tourists. To improve service quality, Co To ensures close supervision, public price posting, and strict handling of commercial fraud and price gouging. The district has also launched a hotline to receive feedback and protect tourists' rights.

faf — The number of tourists to Co To tends to increase rapidly, especially as the summer tourist season approaches.

According to statistics, in the first 3 months of 2025, Co To welcomed more than 10,000 visitors, an encouraging number when the official tourist season has not yet begun. With careful preparation, new tourism products, upgraded infrastructure, and a safe tourism environment, Co To is striving to achieve its goals and become an attractive, sustainable destination, attracting domestic and foreign tourists.

Ha Phong

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