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Jun 19, 2018 / 18:34

Quang Binh signs MoU to boost tourism ties with Mekong Delta

The central coastal province of Quang Binh has inked agreements to boost its tourism links with Mekong Delta provinces.

The Quang Binh Department of Tourism and the Mekong Delta Tourism Assiciation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on to enhance their links.
The signing ceremony was held at a conference between Quang Binh province and the Mekong Delta region (An Giang, Can Tho, Kien Giang, Ca Mau, Bac Lieu, Soc Trang and Hau Giang) in Dong Hoi city on June 18.
Under the MoU, they will work to improve efficiency of state management and tourism promotion, and build mutual tourism products to attract more tourists.

 
The signing ceremony. Photo: VNA
The signing ceremony. Photo: VNA
At the conference, delegates offered solutions to improving tourism products and services. As such, delegates said that relevant parties should pay due attention to improving tourism service quality, diversifying tourism products and introducing new tourist attractions.
Tourism businesses were advised to share experience and seek cooperative opportunities.
Quang Binh received 3.3 million touists in 2017 and the number is estimated at 1.8 million in the first six months of 2018, including 85,000 foreigners.
Endowed with stunning natural landscapes like crystal white sandy beaches and UNESCO World Heritage Site Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, coupled with excellent cuisine, Quang Binh province possesses huge potential for tourism development, according to Dang Dong Ha, Vice Director of the Quang Binh Department of Tourism.
Meanwhile, An Giang, Can Tho, Kien Giang, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau, Soc Trang and Hau Giang in the Mekong Delta region are local tourism and socio-economic hubs. Boasting with famous tourist attractions such as Cai Rang floating market, My Khanh tourism village, Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery, Binh Thuy ancient house, Phu Quoc island and Son islet, the localities served nearly 22.5 million tourists in 2017.