Vietnamplus

The tourism sector will host the 10 millionth foreign visitor to Vietnam at the Phu Quoc international airport in the southern coastal province of Kien Giang on December 25.

The 2016 National Tourism Year was launched in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang on February 22 under the theme: “Discovering the Southern Land”.

Vibrant activities and significant events scheduled during the 2016 National Tourism Year will be introduced through the website http://namdulichquocgia2016.vn.

The increased cooperation of Mekong Delta provinces helped boost tourism in the whole region, the Mekong Delta Tourism Association claimed.

The Vingroup officially opened the wildlife conservation park Vinpearl Safari in Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang on December 24.

The Mekong Delta’s cultural values and tourism potential will be showcased during a programme taking place in Hanoi this month.

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang will host the 2016 National Tourism Year, offering opportunities for visitors at home and abroad to explore southern Vietnam.

The fifth southern traditional cake festival is scheduled to take place in Can Tho from April 15 to 19, 2016 as the highlight of the Mekong Delta Tourism Week and the 2016 National Tourism Year.

Golden opportunities will open up for the Mekong Delta region to promote its marine and island tourism as the 2016 National Tourism Year is scheduled to take place in the locality next year.