Build many new products to develop diverse tourist markets

In 2025, Quang Ninh tourism industry is facing new opportunities to break through and become a leading destination, a tourism center connecting the region and the world. To realize that goal, this summer, the government, businesses and people are making efforts to put into operation many new, high-class tourism products. Reporters from the Provincial Media Center had a conversation with Mr. Nguyen Viet Dung, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism about this content.

- Quang Ninh province is aiming to become a tourism center connecting the region and the world . Can you share more specifically about this orientation?

+ Quang Ninh strives to become one of the leading tourist centers in the country, playing the role of a gateway for cooperation, connecting with the region and the world in the direction of green growth, circular economy , and four-season tourism. Specifically, the province will be the center for organizing music, film, and international festival events; a MICE conference and exhibition center; a high-class resort and health care destination; a leading center for spiritual and Buddhist tourism. Along with that, modern infrastructure investment will be made, creating favorable conditions for inter-regional connections and attracting international tourists.

- What do you think about the fact that many businesses have launched new tourism products this summer ?

+ In the past 5 years, the Quang Ninh tourism industry has encouraged businesses to develop new products. In 2023, there will be 38 products, in 2024, there will be 67 products. In 2025, the industry will focus on specialized products, serving high-spending customers, organizing about 170 events spread throughout the months, aiming for 4-season tourism.

Night cruise tourism products at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port.

The province gives special priority to unique cultural tourism products with strong identity. Recently, the highlight is the live show “Finding the Pearl” at Ngoc Rong Cave (Cam Pha City), inspired by the legends of the Northeast region, the culture of Mother Goddess religion, combining sound, light and modern stage, bringing a multi-sensory experience.

In addition, "Night Cruise Street on Ha Long Bay" operating from 5-11pm every day is a new product, contributing to the development of the night economy in the right direction. A series of sea and island products have also been put into operation, such as: Bai Tu Long Bay tour, new island discovery route in Co To, Sonasea Van Don night market, Da Dung island eco-tourism site (Dam Ha), hot air balloon experience in Tuan Chau, InterContinental Halong Bay resort is preparing to be exploited.

Infrastructure is also being supplemented with the second passenger terminal at Ao Tien Port (Van Don) expected to be operational this year, serving island tourism in the Van Don - Cam Pha - Co To area.

- The province is also promoting the exploitation of new markets, serving high-quality customers, can you elaborate on this issue?

+ After the Covid-19 pandemic, the tourism industry has strongly caught up with global tourism trends, focusing on the high-end market. Super yachts in Ha Long Bay have been invested in, the golf course system has been expanded with existing courses such as FLC Ha Long, Tuan Chau, Vinh Thuan, Silkpath Dong Trieu and soon Uong Bi golf course.

The resort system and high-class services meet all the needs of high-end customers. The province also focuses on developing personalized products, associated with culture, and environmentally friendly. In the near future, 3 beaches Soi Sim, Hang Co, Trinh Nu will be put into operation. At the same time, 7 pristine island areas and private beaches will be identified for the super luxury customer segment.

In particular, the province is aiming to exploit the Muslim tourist market - a potential market with a forecasted spending of up to 341 billion USD/year by 2030. A number of hotels and restaurants in the province have met the standards of the Muslim tourist market, and at the same time, the province organizes specialized seminars to promote and improve conditions for welcoming guests.

The newly launched live show "Finding the Pearl" has been positively received by locals and tourists.

- This summer, Quang Ninh recorded a sharp increase in the number of visitors. To ensure service quality and tourism environment, what solutions has the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism had, sir?

+ The Provincial People's Committee has issued a document directing to ensure the reception and service of tourists during the April 30 - May 1 holidays and the summer of 2025. The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has organized a peak period of safety inspections at beaches and swimming pools; monitored service activities, and handled violations in illegal tourism and travel businesses.

At the same time, direct travel agencies to have attractive pricing policies in the middle of the week to avoid overload and prolong the stay. Propaganda work on civilized tourism behavior is widely deployed. The hotline of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is always available 24/7 to receive and handle tourists' feedback, protecting the image of Quang Ninh tourism.

- Thank you for the chat!

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