Binh Thuan welcomes 5.7 million tourist arrivals in 2018
The south central province of Binh Thuan expects to receive 5.7 million visitors for all of 2018, a jump of 12% from last year.
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| Coastal Phan Thiet city in Binh Thuan province |
About 675,000 foreigners chose Binh Thuan for their holidays, with China and the Republic of Korea the top tourist sources, accounting for 28% and 13% of total international arrivals to the locality, respectively.
Meanwhile, stable growth was seen in tourist arrivals from traditional markets like Russia, the UK and France.
As local tourism has been enjoying the busiest months of the year, the department asked tourism service providers to improve quality and diversify entertainment options.
In addition, local authorities should work to ensure social order and food safety with a view to building Binh Thuan into a friendly and safe destination.
