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American tourists welcomed as Quang Ninh's 3 millionth foreign arrivals of 2024
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, home to world heritage site Ha Long Bay, held a ceremony to welcome its three millionth foreign tourists on Oct. 21.
David and Tina from the U.S. arrived at the Ha Long International Passenger Port on Viking Orion cruise ship that traveled from Hong Kong. During their two-day stay, they are set to visit Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh museum and other tourist attractions.
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Tina and David from the U.S. (4th and 5th, L) on Viking Orion cruise ship are greeted upon arriving at Ha Long International Passenger Port in Quang Ninh Province on Oct. 21, 2024. |
According to Nguyen Huyen Anh, Director of the provincial Department of Tourism, the event marks a milestone for the locality, demonstrating its efforts to overcome Typhoon Yagi aftermath to host visitors with the highest quality services.
Quang Ninh is working to pull in more international arrivals, she said, adding the province will host around 20 international cruise ships by the end of the year.
More than 60 cruise ships are expected to visit Ha Long in the 2024-2025 season, including luxury ones of such renowned brands as Viking Orion, Costa, Seven Seas, Noordam, Celebrity Solstice, and Mein Schiff.
In the first nine months of this year, Quang Ninh received 15.64 million tourists, with more than 2.59 million foreigners. It eyes to host 19 million visitors, including over 3.5 million foreign tourists this year, creating growth momentum for 2025 and the subsequent years.
About 17 kilometres from Tam Ky City, Tam Tien Commune (Nui Thanh District, Quang Nam Province) has attracted many domestic and international tourists in recent years, gaining recognition on social media. When visiting and admiring the pristine yet vibrant beauty of this coastal area, visitors can understand why it has gained such a good reputation far and wide.
Authorities in Quang Ninh Province said over 200 billionaires from Europe will arrive in Ha Long Bay by private superyachts in early 2025 to attend a week-long international festival.
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