Binh Dinh Grand Prix 2024 Motorboat Race: Great opportunity for tourism businesses

On January 28th, Binh Dinh F1 Joint Stock Company released official information regarding ticket prices and package deals related to the UIM F1H2O International Professional Motorboat Race and the UIM-ABP AQUABIKE Jet Ski Race (Binh Dinh Grand Prix 2024). Based on this, travel agencies and accommodation establishments are also developing their own plans to meet the diverse needs of tourists visiting Binh Dinh during this period.

The diverse package of products for the Binh Dinh Grand Prix 2024 includes the ABP Aquabike World Championship (March 22-24) and the UIM F1H2O Formula 1 World Championship (March 29-31). This international event, held for the first time in Vietnam, is attracting considerable attention from domestic and international fans, promising to open up opportunities for tourism development in Binh Dinh. According to Binh Dinh F1 Joint Stock Company, the event, which marks a turning point for marine sports in Vietnam, is expected to attract 50,000 visitors, including 10,000 international tourists. It's also an opportunity for visitors to explore the culture and beauty of Quy Nhon - Binh Dinh, experience diverse recreational activities, and enjoy the unique cuisine of this martial arts land. According to Mr. Giang Phuoc An, Business Director of Binh Dinh F1 Joint Stock Company, with the scale of investment and unique programs, the company has carefully researched and set appropriate ticket prices for the motorboat race and related packages. There are two types of tickets: Platinum (seated in the middle of the stage) and VIP, valid for one or two events, including or excluding food promotions. “Tickets are sold publicly on the company's website, and customers can also purchase them at authorized agents. Entry is unlimited during the event. Food promotions can be applied at any booth during the event. VIP tickets allow access to services in the VIP Lounge,” Mr. An informed. In addition, Binh Dinh F1 Joint Stock Company also offers several tour packages for guests staying in Quy Nhon, including motorboat race tickets, accommodation, sightseeing, and dining…

Tourism businesses from outside the province were delighted to visit the beautiful scenery of Binh Dinh on January 27th. Photo: TRONG LOI

To best facilitate tourists, information on ticket prices and packages was officially released at the Binh Dinh Province Tourism Promotion and Events and Festivals Conference 2024, held on January 28th in Quy Nhon City. Over 120 delegates attended the conference, including 55 major tourism businesses from outside the province, all showing particular interest in the Binh Dinh Grand Prix 2024. However, most expressed concerns about transportation, especially the potential for overcrowding on flights to Binh Dinh during the event. Some businesses suggested that the province and Binh Dinh F1 Joint Stock Company consider the possibility of bringing tourists to airports in neighboring provinces such as Da Nang, Gia Lai, Phu Yen , or Khanh Hoa, and then transferring them by car or train to Binh Dinh. Regarding this matter, Mr. Tran Viet Anh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Binh Dinh F1 Joint Stock Company, said that the company is working with the leadership of Vietnam Airlines and Vietravel Airlines to request stable ticket prices for passengers traveling to Binh Dinh during this period. From the province's perspective, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Lam Hai Giang affirmed that the province is very determined, considering this one of the first steps, with a new approach different from other localities in the country, to promote and develop tourism and attract tourists to Binh Dinh. This is also an opportunity to strengthen investment attraction to develop the local socio-economic development. “Recognizing that air travel is one of the key elements in attracting tourists to the province, the province recently signed cooperation agreements with many airlines. In particular, with the Binh Dinh Grand Prix 2024 – an international event that promotes the development of sports in the country and is also an important leverage to help Binh Dinh tourism take off in the future – the province has requested airlines to consider giving reasonable priority,” Mr. Giang said. For travel agencies and accommodation establishments in the province, although the announcement of prices was somewhat rushed, most units proactively prepared tours to fit into the off-peak period of the main event. According to Nguyen Pham Kien Trung, Vice Chairman of the Binh Dinh Tourism Association: “Binh Dinh still has many tourism products that promise to attract tourists. March is still a time for promotional pricing, with most businesses and establishments offering prices equal to or lower than the listed prices. Especially, customers who book early or in large groups will receive discounted prices from businesses and establishments.”

Ticket prices for the Binh Dinh Grand Prix 2024 motorboat race are: VND 800,000/adult, VND 600,000/child (Platinum type, one event viewing, excluding food promotion); VND 1,000,000/adult, VND 800,000/child (Platinum type, one event viewing, including food promotion). VIP tickets for one event (excluding food promotion) are VND 3,500,000/adult, VND 2,500,000/child (tickets including food promotion are VND 3,800,000/adult, VND 2,800,000/child). For tickets to two events, Platinum type (excluding food) is VND 1,350,000/adult, VND 1,000,000/child; including food is VND 1,800,000/adult, VND 1,440,000/child. VIP tickets (excluding food) are VND 5,950,000/adult, VND 4,250,000/child. Including meals, the price is 6.84 million VND per adult and 5.04 million VND per child.

NGOC TU - Source: Binh Dinh Newspaper

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