On May 3, the Kien Giang Department of Tourism said that during the 4 holidays of April 30 and May 1 (from April 30 to March 3), the province welcomed more than 268,300 visitors, an increase of 9.7% over the same period; total revenue is estimated at more than 831 billion VND, an increase of 59% over the same period.
Of which, international visitors are estimated to reach more than 22,555 arrivals, an increase of 10.1% over the same period; visitors to tourist areas and destinations are estimated to reach nearly 167,000 arrivals, an increase of 7.1% over the same period; overnight visitors are estimated to reach more than 101,400 arrivals, an increase of 14.4% over the same period.
Phu Quoc City alone is estimated to welcome more than 128,000 visitors, an increase of 9.7% over the same period; of which international visitors are estimated to welcome nearly 21,400 visitors, an increase of 10.2% over the same period; overnight visitors are estimated to reach more than 50,000 visitors, an increase of 10.1% over the same period.
Despite the rain in Kien Giang province in recent days, tourists are still excited to participate in tourism activities. In particular, the most chosen island destination.
The Department of Tourism of Kien Giang province has requested the organization of a serious on-duty team, promptly resolving difficulties, problems, and incidents arising related to security, order, safety for tourists, environmental sanitation, service quality, and prices. Do not let the situation of raising prices, forcing prices, or soliciting tourists happen, which negatively affects the tourism image of the locality.
For tourism businesses with swimming pools and water recreation services, they must regularly check conditions, equipment, arrange personnel for rescue and drowning to ensure the safety of tourists.