Central Thanh Hoa province posted total tourism revenue of VND8.39 trillion ($320 million) in the first four months of the year, up 13.9% year-on-year, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The province welcomed over 5.2 million tourists in the period.

The growth is attributed to the province’s efforts in improving tourism infrastructure and operation of new tourism attractions such as water parks, walking streets and a cultural space.

In order to attract more tourists, the province plans to organize 150 cultural, sports and tourism events this year; develop more tourism products; and accelerate the implementation of tourism projects.