Northern Quang Ninh province has been enjoying an increasing numberof visitors over the years, yet there’s still work to be done to furtherboost the length of their stay in the coastal province, according to LeQuang Tung, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee.

The improvement of infrastructure and high-quality services are key to achieving this goal, Tung noted.

The locality has opened its door for investment in a number of keyprojects improving local transportation systems, accommodation,healthcare services, education, and the environment.

Highlights among them are the 284.6 ha Van Don InternationalAirport , constructed at a cost of 250 million USD; the 28.65 kmhighway connecting Van Don, Mong Duong and Mong Cai; the 100 million USDVan Tien Bridge; and several resort complexes.

Thousands of billions of Vietnam dong from the local budget havebeen allocated to build roads and deliver electricity to a number oftourist islands, including Co To, Minh Chau, Quan Lan and Ngoc Vung. Ithas seen a boost in service quality, leading to a rise in the number oftourist arrivals and an increased length of stays.

According to Hoang Duc Hung, General Director of the Viglacera Van HaiJoint Stock Company - the operator of Van Hai Resort in Quan Lan Island -access to the national grid and a reduction in room rates have allowedmore and more travellers to visit the island and stay for longer.

Furthermore, Quang Ninh has established partnerships with foreignprovinces, including Luang Prabang in Laos , Gangwon in the Republicof Korea , Sarawak in Malaysia , Tottori in Japan , Jilin in Chinaand Chiang Mai in Thailand , in a bid to foster tourism andeconomic development.

The province expects to welcome 8million tourist arrivals this year, 3 million of whom will come fromoverseas, earning 8 trillion VND (367.1 million USD).

It expects to receive around 10.5 million holidaymakers in 2020,generating 30 trillion VND in revenue and creating 62,000 jobs for thelocal people.-VNA