QTV - In the first 7 months of 2013, despite the economic downturn and rainy weather, Quang Ninh tourism still grew slightly, earning nearly 3,000 billion VND, equivalent to 56% of the year’s plan, thanks to new promotional measures and market expansion.
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With numerous scenic landscapes and sights, including the World Natural Wonder, Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh is speeding up the introduction of new tourist products to satisfy market demand better. According to Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the number of tourists coming to Quang Ninh in the first 7 months of the year, rose by 12% against the same period last year, to 5.3 million, equivalent to 70.3% of the year’s plan. Especially, Quang Ninh welcomed more than 1.4 million. international guests and 2.3 million “stay-over” guests. In July alone, nearly 530,000 tourists visited Quang Ninh.
Translated by Dao Linh