In the first quarter
of 2026, Dong Nai province welcomed approximately 1.55 million tourists,
generating nearly 1.16 trillion VND in tourism service revenue. In the second
quarter, tourist areas and attractions in the province are hoping that the Hung
Kings Commemoration Day, the anniversary of the liberation of the South and
reunification of the country (April 30th), and International Labor Day (May 1st)
will attract a large number of people from within and outside the province for
recreation and entertainment. The province's tourist areas and attractions have
already prepared programs to welcome visitors -
Vietnam Package Tours
Dong Nai boasts many attractive destinations for tourists to choose from, such
as Cat Tien National Park, Bu Gia Map National Park, Tri An Lake, Cau Dau Lake,
Suoi Mo Stream, Buu Long Tourist Area, Bo Cap Vang (Golden Scorpion) Cave, Giang
Dien Waterfall, Bom Bo Squirrel Cave, etc. In addition, tourists can also choose
to go on eco-tourism trips to orchards in communes and wards such as Long Khanh,
Bao Vinh, Xuan Loc, Tan Phu, etc., to enjoy various fruits and experience the
fresh air.
According to forecasts, during the holidays at the end of April and beginning of
May 2026, many families will choose to travel to nearby destinations. This
presents an opportunity for tourist areas and attractions in Dong Nai to attract
more visitors for recreation and entertainment. However, for a long time,
tourists visiting Dong Nai have mainly been day-trips with low spending,
averaging around 750,000 VND per person. Therefore, while the number of visitors
to the province is high, revenue remains low. To increase tourism revenue,
tourism products and accompanying services must be attractive enough to entice
tourists to spend money on them.
In recent years, the province has made noteworthy strides in shaping eco-tourism
and resort products associated with forests, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and
gardens. Several businesses have also boldly invested in resorts and nature
experiences in a "green" and sustainable direction. However, overall, tourism in
Dong Nai is still largely in its potential stage; tourism products lack
distinctive features, services are not yet synchronized, and the length of stay
for tourists remains short.
In the context of the increasing demand for experiential tourism and
nature-based experiences, this is a significant advantage for Dong Nai compared
to many other localities in the region. However, this advantage can only be
truly realized through systematic planning and focused investment. Destinations
need to be linked to form a value chain capable of retaining tourists. If each
tourist visiting Dong Nai spends only about 1 million VND per person, the
province could generate over 1 trillion VND in additional revenue annually.
Currently, tourism infrastructure has not kept pace with demand, and
transportation connections to some destinations remain limited; accompanying
services such as high-quality accommodation, distinctive cuisine, and souvenirs
have not developed proportionally. To accelerate tourism growth, a clear
development strategy is needed, identifying the right key products. For Dong
Nai, this should focus on eco-tourism, resort-style tourism, and experiential
tourism linked to forests, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls, combined with
agricultural tourism and local culture. Once the direction is determined,
attracting investment also needs to be selective, prioritizing capable investors
with a long-term vision, avoiding fragmented development that disrupts the
landscape.
Furthermore, the province needs to simplify and shorten administrative
procedures, create clean land funds, and connect convenient transportation
infrastructure so that businesses can confidently invest quickly in tourism
projects and products. At the same time, the province should focus on building
the Dong Nai tourism brand to create a strong impression on the national tourism
map. In addition, to accelerate tourism development, the province needs to train
tourism human resources. Strengthening communication and promotion, linked with
large-scale cultural and sports events , will help enhance recognition and
attract tourists.
Source:
Enhancing services to increase tourism revenue in Dong Nai
