Can Tho: Developing night tourism products creates momentum to promote the trade and service industry

Can Tho Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued Report No. 409/BC-SVHTTDL on the preliminary summary of the implementation of the Project "Some models for developing night tourism products".

The report said that the contents of night tourism development are integrated into the City Tourism Development Plan. Thereby, contributing to attracting investment, diversifying night service products; Ninh Kieu walking street is a favorable space to organize cultural tourism activities and events, creating a space for cultural exchange, introducing tourism products to tourists.

Developing night tourism products creates momentum to promote the trade and service industry (Photo: Can Tho Tourism Development Center)

The City People's Committee issued a Decision on approving the "Project on developing the night-time economy in Can Tho city (pilot in Ninh Kieu district)"; Decision on approving the implementation plan of the "Project on developing the night-time economy in Can Tho city (pilot in Ninh Kieu district)".

Ninh Kieu District People's Committee issued an Official Dispatch directing departments, offices, units, and People's Committees of wards to coordinate in propagating and implementing the "Nighttime Economic Development Project in Can Tho City"; Develop a Plan to implement the "Nighttime Economic Development Project in Can Tho City (pilot in Ninh Kieu District)", collect comments from departments and branches, and complete; Ninh Kieu Ward People's Committee organizes the implementation, issues official dispatches, concludes and directs, urges units to propagate and implement

The implementation of pilot night tourism product development models in Ninh Kieu has initially achieved positive results, creating new and attractive experiences, enhancing the experience for tourists, promoting night-time economic growth, and increasing tourism service revenue.

With the Street Art Activities model at Ninh Kieu Wharf, art activities create a highlight for tourism and weekend culture, attracting a large number of tourists and residents. Ninh Kieu walking street - night market maintains a stable number of visitors, combining cuisine, shopping, and cultural exchange. Night waterway tours bring experiences associated with the river, contributing to enriching Can Tho's tourism products. These models not only increase nighttime entertainment time but also create jobs, increase income for people, promote consumption and promote the city's image.

Ninh Kieu Walking Street Model, Hai Ba Trung Street, activities take place from 6pm to 10pm, every Saturday. Organizing cultural, artistic, service and commercial activities on the walking street.

The Ho Xang Thoi Food Court model develops the night-time economy with more than 52 existing food businesses on De Tham - Nguyen Khuyen Street participating in the local night-time economic development project and more than 14 new businesses using the sidewalk for business, contributing to the bustle of the food street.

The project to develop the night-time economy in Can Tho city (pilot in Ninh Kieu district) has always received regular attention and direction from the People's Committee of Can Tho city; the coordination of departments and press agencies in propaganda work on the night-time economy.

The propaganda and dissemination of the Project on night-time economic development in Can Tho city (pilot in Ninh Kieu district) is regularly and promptly disseminated, creating consensus among the people; agencies, departments, and organizations disseminate news, articles, programs, specialized pages, and columns with development content. Thereby raising awareness and encouraging people to participate in promoting the development of night-time economic activities in the city.

Developing the economic zone in the area, creating a driving force to promote the development of the trade and service industry, thereby effectively exploiting the advantages of natural conditions, central position, river landscape, scenic spots and technical infrastructure resources, trade and services available in the area to create added value for the economy, especially expanding overnight service activities; stimulating spending, extending the length of stay of guests, positively contributing to the increase of the city's GRDP.

Developing KTBĐ contributes to enhancing the destination image of Ninh Kieu ward, Can Tho city for domestic and international tourists who not only come to experience the river landscape, admire scenic spots, cultural heritage, attend conferences, resort tourism, ... but also use entertainment services, consume tourism, experience culinary culture, enjoy cultural arts.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/can-tho-phat-trien-san-pham-du-lich-dem-tao-dong-luc-thuc-day-nganh-thuong-mai-dich-vu-20250905152305261.htm