Thanh Hoa province welcomes 2.6 mln tourists in Q1

Central Thanh Hoa province welcomed over 2.6 million tourists in the first quarter of the year, increasing 4.8% compared to the same period last year.

Of the total, there were 35,800 international visitors.

Total tourism revenue is estimated at VND2.555 trillion ($99.3 million), up 6.1% year-on-year.

The province targets to welcome 16 million tourists this year. Total tourism turnover is expected to reach VND45.5 trillion ($1.77 billion) for the whole year.

To fulfill the target, the province will give public investment priority to completing key tourism projects and important transport routes.

The province will also take measures to improve services quality, develop new tourism products and enhance tourism cooperation with localities and agencies both inside and outside the country.