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Khanh Hoa greets 3.5 millionth foreign tourist

VGP – The Department of Tourism of southern Khanh Hoa province welcomed the 3.5 millionth foreign tourist and the 10 millionth tourist arriving in the locality at the Cam Ranh international airport in 2019 on December 18.

December 19, 2019 2:50 PM GMT+7

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The event was jointly organized by the provincial Department of Tourism and the Airports Corporation of Viet Nam.

The 3.5 millionth foreign visitor was Jung Yoohee from the Republic of Korea, while the 10 millionth tourist was Pham Duy Khiem, a Vietnamese citizen.  

The two visitors were presented flowers and gifts. 

Since the beginning of the year, the number of tourists to Khanh Hoa province was estimated at over 7 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 13.3% including 3.5 million foreigners (up 27.5%). 

International visitors to Khanh Hoa are mainly from China, Russia, the Republic of Korea, and Malaysia.

In 2019, Cam Ranh international airport has safely served 58,000 flights; 10 million passengers including 6.4 million international guests./. 

By Kim Loan