Weekend gala night raises curtain on Quang Ninh’s tourism promotion drive
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh province will host a gala night on May 16 to kick off a variety of cultural activities promoting local tourism.
A tourist enjoys the sunset on Ha Long Bay, a famous destination in Quang Ninh province (Photo: VNA)
Quang Ninh (VNA) – The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh will host a gala night on May 16 to kick off a variety of cultural activitiespromoting local tourism.
The event will take place at the FLC Ha Long International Convention Centre.
The main event in Ha Long city is accompanied by a cultural and culinary weekin Mong Cai, Co To, and Uong Bi district. A number of tourism promotioninitiatives will be put in place, including free admission to Ha Long Bay inMay and a ‘buy one get one free ticket’ campaign in June and July, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.
A week-long fair will begin in Quang Ninh province on May 15 featuringVietnam’s specialties and trade promotion sessions.
Quang Ninh expects to welcome up to 4.9million visitors in 2020.
Quang Ninh is endowed with naturaladvantages for sea and island tourism. It has a coastline of more than 250kilometres and more than 2,000 islands and islets which account for two-thirdsof the total number in Vietnam.
It is home to popular destinations such asHa Long Bay, Bai Tu Long, Ha Long Bay National Park and some islands./.
The Prime Minister has recently assigned the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to devise measures to develop tourism following COVID-19 pandemic.
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The central province of Thua Thien Hue has set a target of luring 20 domestic and foreign-invested projects with a total investment capital of about 10 trillion VND (429.2 million USD) by the end of this year.
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Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) to coordinate with other ministries, agencies and localities to effectively implement policies and directives from the Party, Government, and Prime Minister on tourism development.
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Chatbot and virtual assistants support itinerary consultation and tour bookings, and provide around-the-clock response across multiple platforms while AI advertising applications have been used to optimise budgets and target the right customers. AI has been also employed to analyse customer data, enabling the delivery of personalised tour recommendations.
Many Vietnamese regions possess favourable conditions, including natural landscapes, climate, and rich cultural identities, to host sport events that integrate with cultural and tourism experiences.
Dubbed the “land of ancient towers”, Khanh Hoa boasts a rich Cham legacy through architectural masterpieces like the Po Nagar, Hoa Lai, Po Klong Garai, and Po Rome towers.
Vietnam’s e-visa system is now seen as one of the most efficient, convenient, and transparent in the region. Fully online registration, no paperwork or interviews, and fast and flexible processing time have improved foreigners’ entry experience, creating a competitive advantage over countries clinging to complicated and costly visa procedures.
Sunset Town unfolded like a living fairytale. Every street and hidden corner recalls iconic European landmarks – from Venice’s San Marco Bell Tower and Paris’s Arc de Triomphe to Almafi-style squares and cobblestone paths reminiscent of southern Italy.
Its natural advantages have made Mui Ne a magnet for enthusiasts of kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). These activities not only diversify the local tourism offerings but also contribute to the area’s long-term development strategy focused on sustainability.
In July alone, the city welcomed 695,930 international arrivals, surging 75.3% year-on-year. For the seven-month period, international visitors totalled 4.5 million, up 48% year-on-year.
Welcoming the crew on the morning of July 30, Dang Dong Ha, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasised that the film offers a valuable opportunity to promote Quang Tri’s tourism potential, particularly to Indian visitors, but also to a broader global audience.
With a proactive and creative approach, Hanoi is positioning itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling destinations where tradition meets innovation, and every visit offers a blend of the familiar and the new.
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A tourist enjoys the sunset on Ha Long Bay, a famous destination in Quang Ninh province (Photo: VNA) 
