
Despite being heavily affected by typhoon Yagi in 2024,
Quang Ninh tourism still achieved its target for the year
with 19 million visitors, including 3.8 million foreign
visitors and a large number of visitors arriving from
international cruise ships.
The arrival of super cruise ships shows that Halong bay has
become an attractive destination for international visitors,
contributing to affirming Vietnam's position on the world
tourism map. According to data from the Department of
Tourism, in 2024, Quang Ninh welcomed about 60 international
cruise ships, bringing more than 70,000 visitors of
different nationalities to Halong. The cruise ships arriving
at the port this year belong to many large and world-famous
brands.
Mr. Bobb, an American tourist, said: "In addition to
experiencing the beautiful scenery of Halong Bay, we were
updated on many major cultural activities, festivals, major
events of Quang Ninh province as well as interesting
experience schedules. We wish to stay longer and learn about
the unique culture here."
Quang Ninh has a huge competitive advantage in the domestic
and regional cruise tourism market share. Therefore, in
recent years, Halong city has always paid attention to
improving infrastructure and developing specific tourism
products for cruise passengers. Businesses and localities
join hands to develop and innovate destinations and tourism
products to retain and increase tourist spending.
According to Nguyen Tuan Minh, Permanent Vice Chairman of
Halong City People's Committee, the city is promoting the
development of tourist spots in the area in association with
the two projects "Halong City - City of Festivals" and "City
of Flowers". At the same time, the City People's Committee
has called on strategic investors to invest in high-class
tourism projects and products in the area, promoting the
role of the province's tourism and economic center.
Quang Ninh has promoted connections with new cruise routes
such as the Guangzhou - Halong and Hong Kong - Halong
routes. In particular, the Bac Hai - Halong route is being
accelerated. According to information from the Halong
International Passenger Port, there are currently 60 cruise
ships registered to dock in 2025, bringing about 90,000
tourists to Quang Ninh.
Quang Ninh tourism industry has coordinated with
departments, branches and functional agencies to improve the
quality of welcoming cruise ship tourists; strengthen
advertising, marketing and promotion activities; focus on
developing luxury tourism products; and at the same time
commit to always accompany and provide the best support for
businesses to jointly develop tourism in the province.
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