According to a quick report from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dong Thap province on summarizing the tourism activities during the April 30 - May 1 holiday (from April 30 to April 4), the province welcomed over 112,000 visitors to visit, experience and use tourism services. Of which, international visitors are estimated to welcome and serve about 1,500 visitors.
Total revenue from tourism in the whole province reached more than 13.5 billion VND.
The occupancy rate of rooms at tourist accommodation establishments in the whole province is estimated at about 65% of the occupancy rate.
Accordingly, tourist attractions that attract a large number of visitors are Tu Ton Market Tourist Area, Gao Giong Eco-tourism Area, Xeo Quit Relic Area, The Mango Trail Tourist Area, folk cuisine at Tan Thuan Dong Market, ...
According to the Department's assessment, the organization of activities to celebrate the April 30 - May 1 ceremony this year has been directed by provincial leaders, sectors and localities, along with regular coordination, guidance and inspection, preparations have been carefully implemented, in accordance with the set plan.
Relic sites, tourist attractions, and tourist accommodation facilities in the province have done a good job of environmental sanitation, landscape renovation, miniature landscape creation, upgrading facilities and amenities to serve guests, adding many new services, fully and richly preparing local items ready to welcome guests to serve the experience.
Attracting international visitors to the locality is positive but still modest compared to potential; the number of visitors and revenue decreased compared to the holidays of the same period because some key tourist areas and destinations are in the process of investment, creating a temporary suspension of welcoming and receiving activities;...
