Binh Dinh launches year-round festival extravaganza to lure visitors

The Department of Tourism of the south central province of Binh Dinh announced a lineup of cultural and sports events throughout 2025 to attract visitors at a conference on January 17.

Tourists in Binh Dinh (Photo: VNA)
Tourists in Binh Dinh (Photo: VNA)

Binh Dinh (VNA) – The Department of Tourism of the south central province of Binh Dinh announced a lineup of cultural and sports events throughout 2025 to attract visitors at a conference on January 17.

The province plans to transform Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Quy Nhon city into a festive hub, featuring a mascot for the Year of Snake and hosting a grand New Year’s Eve celebration. A highlight of the early-year calendar is the three-day commemoration of the 236th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi – Dong Da victory (1789-2025) in Tay Son district and a martial art programme in the city.

Localities will oraganise an array of celebrations, including khai an (opening seal) ceremony in Quy Nhon city, a boat racing festival in Tuy Phuoc district, and a golden apricot blossoms festival in An Nhon town.

Other activities on schedule comprise the 50th anniversary of Binh Dinh’s liberation (March 31, 1975-2025), summer tourism events, the 80th National Day commemoration, the second Binh Dinh food festival, and an international golf tournament.

Director of the provincial Department of Tourism Nguyen Van Thanh said preparations for the Lunar New Year and the 2025 peak tourism season began in 2024. The department has been coordinating with service providers to enhance facilities and workforce readiness to ensure visitors’ optimal experiences.

Last year, the province welcomed more than 9.2 million tourist arrivals and gained some 25.5 trillion VND (over 1 billion USD) in tourism revenue, surging 83.9% and 55.4% year-on-year.

It is striving to host 10 million visitors in 2025./.

VNA

See more

Many RoK tourists choose Vietnam as their favourite Lunar New Year holiday destination (Photo: DONGA)

Vietnam among top Lunar New Year destinations for RoK visitors

Three Vietnamese cities, namely Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, are among top travel destinations for holidaymakers from the Republic of Korea (RoK) during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday, alongside popular locations in Japan, Thailand, and China.

Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh. (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ninh makes use of hertiage to develop sustainable tourism

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh is planning to further make use of heritage to develop sustainable tourism, step by step becoming a regional and international linkage hub, and an attractive destination for tourists in the global tourism map.

A tourist experiences virtual reality (VR) technology. (Photo: VNA)

Mekong Delta promotes technology-based smart tourism

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies should be applied to develop tourism in the Mekong Delta, a region with significant advantages and strengths in eco-tourism and experiential tourism, said insiders.

Mui Ne - Phan Thiet is one of the favourite destinations for Russian tourists. (Photo: VNA)

Russian tourists to Vietnam surge in 2024

The number of Russian tourists to Vietnam rose 84.9% to 232,300 in 2024 despite the shortage of direct and charter flights from Russian regions, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

International tourists check-in at the Central Post Office, one of Ho Chi Minh City's most iconic attractions. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam shows strong appeal to tourists as Tet nears

Vietnam’s tourism sector is in full swing as travel agencies gear up for the bustling 2025 Lunar New Year season, unveiling tours and preparing to cater to a surge of international and domestic visitors.

The beauty of Ha Long Bay lures foreign visitors (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ninh boosts cruise tourism to lure international visitors

Despite challenges from Typhoon Yagi, the northern province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised natural heritage Ha Long Bay, welcomed 19 million tourists, including 3.8 million foreigners, in 2024, with cruise travelers making a significant contribution.

HCM City Post Office is a renowned tourist attraction, drawing crowds of visitors. (Photo: VNA)

Family trips to dominate Vietnam’s travel trends in 2025

Recent tourism research and management agencies have unveiled forecasts on Vietnamese travellers’ emerging preferences, with relaxation and family trips poised to lead tourism trends in 2025, along with increasing the adoption of digital travel technologies.