In recent times, the People's Committee of Kien Giang province has issued many instructions on tourism development, thereby making strong changes in the awareness and action of all levels, sectors, businessmen, businesses and people about tourism, considering tourism as a comprehensive economic service sector, related to economy, culture, society, national defense and security.
To date, Kien Giang tourism has achieved impressive growth results, contributing to economic restructuring, job creation for workers, improving people's lives, becoming a bright spot in the overall socio-economic development of the province.
In 2024, Kien Giang is expected to welcome more than 9.8 million visitors, of which international visitors are estimated to welcome nearly 980,000, with total revenue reaching more than VND 25,100 billion. In the first 3 months of 2025, Kien Giang is estimated to welcome more than 3.1 million visitors, with total revenue reaching more than 13,000 billion VND.
To achieve growth goals, contribute to accelerating and breaking through double-digit economic growth, making Kien Giang develop rapidly and sustainably in the new era, the province sets goals and tasks for the tourism industry.
Specifically, in 2025, the total number of visitors is expected to be over 11 million, of which international visitors are estimated at about 1.2 million, with total tourism revenue estimated at VND 28,500 billion.
To achieve the above goal, the province has proposed solutions to promote, including submitting to the Provincial People's Council to issue a "Policy on applying agricultural and rural tourism development norms" as a basis for implementing Tourism Development Projects in the province for the period 2021-2025, with a vision to 2030 according to the issued Plan.
Complete the "Project to build Phu Quoc into a high-quality service center, eco-tourism, national and international sea and island tourism" submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. Strengthen tourism promotion and promotion, proactively implement the Tourism Development stimulus Program in 2025 and the following years.
Building and positioning the provincial tourism brand with a dominating, unique image, imbued with the cultural identity and people of Kien Giang to tourists.
Innovating methods and content, enhancing the application of modern technology, ensuring unified, professional implementation and improving the effectiveness of domestic and international tourism promotion.
Spend appropriate resources from the State budget to invest in developing transport infrastructure, especially in key tourism areas. Create a favorable environment for businesses and the community to develop tourism. Promote the role of the community in building a civilized and friendly tourism community.
Developing types and services that are of interest such as: health tourism, agricultural tourism, eco-tourism, resorts, honeymoon, golf tourism, etc.
Promote the development of tourism services, tourism consumption associated with "on-site export" of cultural, agricultural and industrial products in which Kien Giang has strengths.
Applying digital technology, green, clean technology in tourism business; developing smart tourism; promoting, advertising, building brands and managing tourism resources.
Develop a smart tourism ecosystem; apply digital technology to connect to support and enhance the experience for tourists. Encourage investors and businesses to invest in responsible tourism in the direction of green and sustainable investment, creating green tourism products and services to promote the consumption trend of green tourism.
Previously, at the meeting to listen to the report on the Project "Overall development of Phu Quoc to 2040, vision to 2050" and propose mechanisms and policies for the development of Phu Quoc city, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Nhan emphasized the need for a special and outstanding mechanism for Phu Quoc, a key tourism area of the province.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nhan requested that the development of a project and specific mechanisms and policies for Phu Quoc City must be open, convenient, and create momentum for rapid development. Ensure the attraction of large, high-quality investment resources; shorten the time for planning implementation, investment in projects, and designation of strategic investors in accordance with the provisions of law; create an attractive environment with sustainable revenue sources in Phu Quoc City.
