An Giang, June 23 -- An Giang's tourism engine is humming even as headwinds elsewhere challenge the industry, reinforcing its claim as the Mekong Delta's premier travel hub. A sharp upswing in arrivals and revenue is extending into other sectors, lifting the local economy.

Foreign arrivals surge nearly 50%

Data from the provincial Department of Tourism showed that An Giang pulled in more than 16.6 million visitors in the first half of 2026, a 17.1% year-on-year jump and already 66.6% of the full-year goal. Foreign arrivals crossed 1.34 million and tourism revenue exceeded 39.28 trillion VND (1.45 billion USD), or more than 56% of the annual plan.

The spike in foreign visitors underscores An Giang's growing allure on the global tourism ...