According to a report by the Quang Binh Provincial Department of Tourism, total revenue from tourists during the holiday period is estimated at VND 365.7 billion, an increase of 29.45% compared to the April 30th - May 1st holiday in 2023. Of this, approximately 8,000 were international tourists (compared to 7,500 in 2023), an increase of 6.7% compared to the April 30th - May 1st holiday in 2023. International tourists came from various countries, with the majority from the UK, USA, France, South Korea, Japan, Germany, etc. Domestic tourists totaled approximately 308,000, an increase of 27.01% compared to the April 30th - May 1st holiday in 2023, mainly from other provinces (from provinces and cities in the Northern and North Central regions such as Hanoi, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Da Nang, etc.).
Phong Nha - Ke Bang remains a popular destination for tourists.
During the recent holiday, Quang Binh experienced hot and sunny weather with high temperatures, making eco -tourism and nature destinations ideal choices, attracting a large number of tourists to Phong Nha Cave, Thien Duong Cave, Nuoc Mooc Stream, Chay River - Dark Cave, Ozo Park, and experiential tourism products exploring nature in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, and Dong Chau - Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve.
Attractions in Dong Hoi city such as the pedestrian street and night market in Bao Ninh 1 urban area (Regal Legend), Bao Ninh beach, Nhat Le - Quang Phu beach, Quang Binh Museum, Ho Chi Minh Square, and Bao Ninh beach square attracted large numbers of tourists and locals. In particular, the tomb of General Vo Nguyen Giap received nearly 33,000 visitors between April 27th and 30th.
The street festival attracted a large number of locals and tourists from all over.
Localities have also organized many cultural and sports activities in various localities and tourist attractions throughout the province, attracting locals and tourists to participate, such as: activities during the Dong Hoi Culture and Tourism Week from April 28th to May 2nd; the Ethnic Minority Sports Festival, the 7th Traditional Boat Racing Festival and the Son River Carp Competition in 2024 in Bo Trach district from April 27th to 28th, 2024; the Traditional Boat Racing Festival in Tuyen Hoa district on April 30th, 2024…
Accommodation establishments with 3 stars or higher, or homestays, farmstays, and accommodations with beautiful, cool, and nature-friendly landscapes in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang area and Dong Hoi city, have an occupancy rate of 95% or higher; the average occupancy rate for the entire province is approximately 85% - 90%.
Locals and tourists from all over watch the traditional boat racing festival in Phong Nha - Ke Bang.
According to the Department of Tourism, tourism activities in the province are generally organized in a way that ensures safety, security, and environmental hygiene, meeting the diverse experiential needs of tourists. Weather conditions are suitable for natural destinations, ecotourism areas, coastal areas, and tourism activities in pedestrian streets and night markets throughout the province. Cultural, sports, and tourism activities are organized in a variety of ways in many localities, tourist attractions, and accommodation establishments in the province, attracting both locals and tourists.
However, due to the overwhelming number of tourists at some attractions in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang area and the beaches, traffic congestion occurred at certain times on the Ho Chi Minh Highway (Western branch) and Truong Phap Road during April 28-30. In addition, some tourism service providers experienced overload, resulting in service quality that did not meet tourists' expectations.
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