Mekong River Delta attracts visitors

The Mekong River Delta region welcomed more than 16.2 million domestic and foreign visitors last year.. This is an increase of 10.7% compared to the 2009’s figure with earnings of more than 2,870 billion VND, up by 19.85% over the previous year.
These statistics were revealed by Mr. Truong Giang, Secretary General of the Mekong River Delta Tourism Association, at a conference to review its operation in 2010, and to work out plans for 2011.
The number of domestic and foreign visitors to the region in 2010 also increased sharply. In particular, the revenue from Can Tho’s tourism reached more than 647 billion VND, up 27.48% compared to the 2009’s figure.
According to the Association, the five most favourite tourist sites in the region were My Khanh tourist village in Can Tho; Nui Cam tourism area in An Giang; Thoi Son tourism area in Tien Giang; Ca Mau Culture Tourism Park in Ca Mau; and Ho Nuoc Ngot Culture Exhibition Centre in Soc Trang.
This year, the Association will focus on improving the quality of tourist services and products, and tourism promotion, to fully exploit the region’s tourism potential.