Binh Thuan ready for opening of Visit Vietnam Year 2023

Rang Beach in Binh Thuan (Photo:dulichbinhthuan.com.vn)

Binh Thuan(VNA) – The central coastal province of Binh Thuan has completed preparations forthe opening of Visit Vietnam Year 2023 with the theme “Binh Thuan- Green convergence,” which will officially be held on March 25 night, heard a meetingheld by the provincial People’s Committee on March 20.

According to Directorof the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Bui The Nhan, theprovince has completed all necessary conditions for the event, including thestage for the opening ceremony, traffic regulation and security protectionplans, as well as accommodations for visitors, medical and fire rescueservices.

Chairman of the BinhThuan People’s Committee Doan Anh Dung asked relevant agencies, departments andlocalities to coordinate closely to ensure a successful and safe openingceremony of Visit Vietnam Year 2023, leaving a good impression on visitors.

Sand dunes in Mui Ne of Binh Thuan (Photo: VNA)

The opening ceremonyof Visit Vietnam Year 2023 will be held atNovaWorld Phan Thiet in Phan Thiet city of Binh Thuan. Nearly 600artists, actors, and actresses will perform in an artistic musical show atthe ceremony with the script written by Meritorious Artist Tran Ly Ly, Directorof the Department of Performing Arts under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and writer Hoang Cong Cuong.

The 85-minute show has three parts, namely the “Convergence of earth and sky”,the "Green Tour", and the "Green convergence - Binh Thuandestination of friendship". The ceremony is expected to draw 5,700 visitors.

According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), VisitVietnam Year is a both a national and international cultural, economic, social,and tourist event. It is also the biggest annual tourism event in Vietnam,offering opportunities to attract domestic and international tourists throughthe promotion of images, tangible and intangible cultural values, naturalresources, as well as the development of linkages between localities.

The opening ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year 2023 is expected to draw 5,700 visitors.(Photo: binhthuan.gov.vn)

Visit Vietnam Year 2023 "Binh Thuan - Green convergence" includesmore than 200 events and activities.

With 192km of coastline, Binh Thuan province is home to islands, islets, coves,bays, and white sand beaches with clear blue water, which form famous touristattractions. The province has many tourism resources with manyhistorical-cultural relics and traditional festivals. Currently, the province hasnearly 900 accommodation establishments with over 17,000 rooms, including 45hotels and resorts from three to five stars with nearly 5,000 rooms. Theprovince has 13 travel agencies, including eight international travel agencies.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2019, Binh Thuan welcomed over 6.4 millionvisitors with tourism revenue of 15.2 trillion VND (644.54 million USD). Theprovince's tourism sector contributes 10-12% to the GRDP each year.

In 2022, the province welcomed over 5 million visitors, getting tourism revenueof 12.8 trillion VND. It aims to attract about 6.5 million visitors, includingmore than 200,000 international visitors this year./.

VNA