The sea off the coast of Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province (Photo: VNA) Binh Dinh (VNA) – Binh Dinh province is preparing for the peak tourism season this year with various activities to lure visitors, stated Ho Quoc Dung, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee. Dung said that in the first quarter of 2019, the south central province welcomed 1.14 million visitors, up 16.1 percent over the same period in 2018, including 96,000 foreigners. Total earnings of the sector in the period reached 981.7 billion VND, up 20.6 percent year on year, he noted. This year, the locality will hold the seventh Vietnam Vovinam Festival 2019 from August 8-11, which is expected to attract more than 3,000 visitors. A marathon held by online newspaper VnExpress will take place in June, while a national boxing championship will be held in September. Noting that the capacity of tourism sector of the province has yet to match visitors’ demand, Dung said the province has designed … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh ready for tourism season peak of 2019
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Binh Dinh works to make it more popular among tourists
The sea off the coast of Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province (Photo: VNA) Binh Dinh (VNA) – The central province of Binh Dinh welcomed more than 4 million tourists in 2018, up 10.6 percent from last year, and it is still making efforts to become a destination of more holiday makers in the time ahead. Among visitors to Binh Dinh, there were over 286,400 foreigners and 3.8 million domestic holiday makers, respectively rising by 8.3 percent and 10.8 percent. The province recorded a surge of almost 55 percent in tourism revenue to reach 3.3 trillion VND (142.1 million USD), according to Director of the provincial Tourism Department Nguyen Van Dung. He attributed the tourist number increase partly to the improved infrastructure and services at accommodation facilities. Additionally, many two- or three-star hotels and resorts have been put into operation this year. Binh Dinh is stepping up attracting investment in tourism infrastructure, the official said, noting that provincial … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh works to make it more popular among tourists
Binh Dinh tourism looks towards sustainable development
Awakening potential, promoting advantages Binh Dinh possesses many pristine islands, such as Hon Kho, Eo Gio and Cu Lao Xanh, diverse cultural and historical resources with 13 valuable Cham towers, famous art forms such as bai choi singing (a form of folk singing popular in central Vietnam) and tuong (classical dramas), as well as the Tay Son festival, Binh Dinh martial arts, traditional Cau Ngu (fish worshipping) Festivals, and traditional craft villages, with many delicious specialties and friendly people. These are the advantages for tourism development that the province has exploited and promoted effectively. Vo Ngoc Trien is a young man of 20 years old. Unlike most of his friends, after he graduated from high school, he participated in the tourist sector. The family has restaurants, tramcars and canoes, so he studied and was granted a driver's license. Recently, he has been participating in a tour guide class in Da Nang. Many families in Nhon Ly are also directing their children … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh tourism looks towards sustainable development
Over 1,800 attend martial arts festival in HCMC
Over 1,800 attend martial arts festival in HCMCThe Saigon Times Daily A mass performance at the opening ceremony of the 14th HCMC International Traditional Martial Arts Festival - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - More than 1,800 Vietnamese and international martial artists are attending the 14th HCMC International Traditional Martial Arts Festival at the Multifunctional Sports Center in District 7. During the three-day festival, which ends today, 92 teams from HCMC and neighboring provinces such as Binh Dinh, Tay Ninh, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, An Giang and 13 international teams have competed in multiple categories, including mass, duel and individual fights with bare hands or weapons. Le Kim Hoa, president of the HCMC Traditional Martial Arts Federation, said the event is a chance for Vietnamese martial artists to learn from and share experience with their peers from other countries. The festival aims to promote martial arts and physical training in daily life. … [Read more...] about Over 1,800 attend martial arts festival in HCMC
Tapping Binh Dinh Province’s tourism potential
(VEN) - Binh Dinh Province is seeking to attract more visitors and become a leading tourist center in the southern central region and the Central Highlands. Binh Dinh Province’s Quy Nhon City was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Champa. It is home to some of the most beautiful beaches, coral reefs, rapids, sand dunes and islands in Vietnam. Binh Dinh is also renowned for historical relic sites with rich archaeological findings, and for its diverse festivals, such as Tay Son, Binh Dinh Martial Arts, fish worshiping and craft village festivals. Binh Dinh’s Phu Cat Airport is planned for development as an international airport, and the province is also served by the Dieu Tri railway station and Quy Nhon seaport. The FLC Group plans to build 1,500 deluxe hotel rooms soon in Binh Dinh, while many newly opened hotels and resorts are under trial runs. Nguyen Xuan Lan, Vice President of the Binh Dinh Tourism Association and Director of the Golden Life Travel Company, said … [Read more...] about Tapping Binh Dinh Province’s tourism potential