Tourism in Ca Mau takes off and reaches further.

From September 27th to 30th, Ca Mau enthusiastically organized a series of activities in response to World Tourism Day on September 27th, with the theme "Ca Mau - the southernmost point of the Fatherland, where nature and tranquility converge." The event affirmed the determination to develop tourism in conjunction with nature conservation, preserving cultural identity, and aiming towards a green and sustainable tourism model.

• Positioning the Ca Mau tourism brand within the overall national tourism landscape.
• New impetus for sustainable tourism development.
• Unlocking potential, elevating tourism.

Reporters from Ca Mau Newspaper and Radio & Television had an interview with Ms. Pham Thi Khanh, Vice President of the Vietnam Tourism Association and President of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, about this event.

- Looking at the success of the series of activities in response to World Tourism Day, how would you assess the determination and efforts of Ca Mau tourism?

Ms. Pham Thi Khanh: First of all, it must be acknowledged that most Vietnamese people have a fondness for and a desire to visit the southernmost tip of the country . In recent years, the leaders of Ca Mau province have paid attention to and strategically oriented tourism development, creating a strong impetus for Ca Mau tourism to take off.

Mr. Vu The Binh, President of the Vietnam Tourism Association, and Ms. Pham Thi Khanh, Vice President of the Association, observed the "Culinary Culture of Ca Mau" Talented Chef Competition.

As a near-central tourism hub of the country, Ho Chi Minh City always works closely with other localities. Ca Mau has enormous tourism potential, so when the province organized a series of activities to celebrate World Tourism Day, the Vietnam Tourism Association and the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association quickly joined in, despite the very short preparation time. We coordinated with the Ca Mau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to implement the following: providing information, developing programs, sending Famtrip delegations to survey destinations, mobilizing businesses to participate in workshops, promoting local cuisine, and selecting professional chefs to participate in the "Talented Chef" competition.

In less than two weeks, many activities were completed. This demonstrates the determination and decisive action of the leaders of Ca Mau province, and affirms the commitment and partnership of the Vietnam Tourism Association, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, and the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association in promoting the development of tourism in Ca Mau.

Tour operators enjoyed the gingerbread of the Khmer people at Xiêm Cán Pagoda.

- Developing tourism based on culinary culture will be a groundbreaking direction for Ca Mau, Madam?

Ms. Pham Thi Khanh: The diverse ecosystem of Ca Mau provides many unique products, which, when processed, create delicious and attractive dishes, showcasing the essence of local cuisine and contributing to the treasure trove of Vietnamese gastronomy.

In particular, Ca Mau crab is not only famous domestically but also known internationally for its high nutritional content. Thanks to the creativity of chefs, many new and unique dishes have been created from farmed crabs in Ca Mau, such as sticky rice with crab, crab curry, and crab dumplings, alongside traditional dishes. I believe that Ca Mau cuisine will continue to spread, making Ca Mau an attractive destination for domestic and international tourists.

This delicious crab sticky rice dish is made with crabs from Ca Mau.

- Could you assess the inherent strengths and major advantages of Ca Mau tourism after the merger?

Ms. Pham Thi Khanh: The merger of the two localities has multiplied internal strengths, making tourism richer and more diverse, increasing the connection between destinations, and extending the length of stay for tourists. The old Bac Lieu, with its good infrastructure, combined with the diverse cultural identity and forest-sea ecosystem of the old Ca Mau, will create attractive tours and routes.

Provincial leaders visited the OCOP product exhibition at the workshop "Positioning the Ca Mau tourism brand within the national tourism framework".

- So, in order for tourism in Ca Mau to truly take off, what aspects should the province focus on developing, Madam?

Ms. Pham Thi Khanh: First of all, human resources must be prioritized, because in this new phase of development, jobs ranging from tour guiding, table service, housekeeping, and auxiliary services all require professionalism.

In addition, transportation infrastructure, one of the long-standing "bottlenecks," has received attention and been addressed. Key projects such as the Ca Mau - Dat Mui expressway, the route connecting Dat Mui with Hon Khoai Port , the upgrading of Ca Mau Airport, and the Can Tho - Ca Mau expressway will shorten travel time, contributing to the development of tourism and related economic sectors.

Thank you, ma'am!

Huu Tho performed

Source: https://baocamau.vn/du-lich-ca-mau-cat-canh-vuon-xa-a122771.html