The number of tourists visiting Con Dao in the first 9 months of 2024 increased compared to the same period

During the first 9 months, the Management Board of Con Dao National Tourism Area has collaborated with the Tourism Association, relevant units, and companies to implement stimulating measures to attract tourists such as: constructing and announcing over 50 tourism promotion packages; encouraging establishments to implement promotional programs and add amenities to their services, while not increasing prices during weekends, holidays, and festivals; enhancing all-inclusive services and proposing solutions to address difficulties in air travel to and from Con Dao... in order to attract visitors. Phu Quoc Express high-speed ferry company operated the super-speed ferry Thang Long with a capacity of 1,017 passengers per trip on the Vung Tau - Con Dao route (and vice versa) from March 9, 2024; the Saigon - Con Dao route (and vice versa) from May 14, 2024; and Mai Linh ferry operated the Can Tho - Con Dao route from March 16, 2024. Ferry companies have increased passenger transportation on all routes, especially the Tran De (Soc Trang) - Con Dao route, to meet the travel needs of local residents and tourists.
 
However, starting from April 1, 2024, Bamboo Airways suspended flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao (and vice versa), resulting in a daily reduction of about 5-6 flights, affecting the attraction of visitors from northern provinces to Con Dao. Although the unit, together with the Tourism Association and tourism service providers, has intensified information dissemination and communication about the most convenient means of transportation to Con Dao for visitors, especially those from northern provinces, and made recommendations to increase flight frequency to and from Con Dao by Vasco airline... it is still difficult to attract passengers from northern provinces to Con Dao due to the need for connecting flights, which prolongs travel time. In addition, the Saigon - Con Dao (and vice versa) ferry route has stopped operating since July 15, 2024; the Can Tho - Con Dao (and vice versa) ferry route has also stopped operating since July 15, 2024, posing difficulties for Con Dao in attracting visitors. The number of visitors to Con Dao in the first 9 months increased slightly (0.42%) compared to the same period in 2023. Business activities in the tourism sector in the district have been relatively stable in the first 9 months. Currently, Con Dao tourism is entering the low season, and many establishments have announced temporary closure for facility upgrades and repairs in preparation for serving guests in 2025
 
 
At the time of reporting, there are 146 accommodation establishments in the district, including 139 operational establishments and 7 establishments temporarily closed for upgrades and repairs. In the first 9 months, 6 new establishments were put into operation (Velar Hotel; Chang's Hideaway homestay; Maya 4 Hotel; Nereus Hotel; Ngoc Anh 2 Hotel; Khuong Tho Hotel on Ho Thanh Tong Street); 1 establishment suspended operations (Khuong Tho Hotel on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, suspended due to lease termination). The total number of operational hotel rooms is 2,824, with a capacity of 7,274 guests per day.
 
Tourism businesses have been serious in ensuring security and order, environmental sanitation, food safety and hygiene, fire and explosion prevention, service prices, and close coordination with the Management Board of Con Dao National Park, the health sector, and other agencies and units in carrying out control and prevention of diseases at their establishments.