Launching the 2024 tourism year.

Today, March 30th, the People's Committee of Con Co Island District held a conference to launch the Con Co Tourism Year 2024.

Con Co Island District aims to welcome approximately 10,000 tourists in 2024 - Photo: TP

In 2024, Con Co Island District aims to welcome approximately 10,000 tourists, generating around 15 billion VND in revenue from tourism and services, with accommodation facilities increasing by 10-15%. Therefore, the district is determined to continue improving the quality of its promotional activities, showcasing its image, potential, and advantages.

At the same time, we must intensify efforts to effectively mobilize resources for building a comprehensive infrastructure that meets the requirements of socio-economic development and ensures national defense and security, with priority given to tourism and service infrastructure...

It is known that over the years, thanks to the attention of the central government, the province, and various departments and agencies, the infrastructure and facilities serving the people and tourism in Con Co island district have been gradually invested in, built, renovated, and upgraded.

The variety of entertainment services has increased. As a result, the number of tourists visiting the island has risen every year. In 2023 alone, the number of tourists to the island reached 8,681, about 628 more than in 2022.

Total revenue from services and tourism is estimated at over 11 billion VND. The district currently has 6 accommodation establishments with 50 rooms and 144 beds, serving over 200 guests; and 6 food and beverage establishments capable of serving approximately 800 guests with signature island dishes such as oysters, various types of sea snails, squid, crab, sea cucumber, fish, sea grapes, wild bananas, and various types of fresh produce and vegetables grown on the island.

Regarding transportation services, passengers on the Cua Viet – Con Co Island route currently have two vessels: the ConCo Tourist with a capacity of 80 passengers and the Chinh Nghia with a capacity of 156 passengers. To improve the quality of services, households on the island have also invested in electric vehicles; renovated guesthouses to resemble homestays; and upgraded restaurants.

Inspecting and surveying several tourist destinations on Con Co Island - Photo: TP

After inspecting and surveying tourist attractions and service businesses, the conference spent considerable time discussing, contributing ideas, and proposing solutions to further develop tourism on Con Co Island in the future. Several issues were of particular concern to representatives from travel agencies, including: professionalism in providing tourism services; price listing; accommodation services and facilities; and maintaining hygiene and protecting the environment.

The leaders of Con Co Island district stated that they will continue to address existing shortcomings; and expressed their hope to receive more attention from the province, departments, and agencies, as well as the cooperation and joint efforts of travel agencies in the area to build and develop tourism on Con Co Island.

Truc Phuong

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/thoi-su/huyen-dao-con-co-khoi-dong-nam-du-lich-2024/184510.htm