dr. Tran Dinh Thien, former director of Vietnam Economic Institute, confirmed that Quy Nhon brings many benefits together to become Asia’s top tourist destination.

Tourists swim, snorkel and watch coral at Hon Kho scenic spot, Nhon Hai Municipality, Quy Nhon City. Photo: Minh Hoang.
In the first 9 months of this year, visitors to Binh Dinh to visit and relax increased dramatically. Tourists mainly come from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Central Highlands provinces and the Northern Region.
Tourism revenues reached nearly VND 11,600 billion
Speaking to Zing, Mr. Tran Van Thanh, director of Binh Dinh Department of Tourism, said that in the past 9 months, about 3.5 million visitors came to the place to visit and relax (an increase of more than 200 % compared to the same period last year).
“On the occasion of the National Day on September 2, Binh Dinh is in the top three places that attract tourists all over the country, just behind Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Revenues from tourism activities in the province have surged, with tourism revenues reaching nearly VND 11,600 billion in the first 9 months of the year, an increase of more than 617% compared to the same period in 2021,” said Mr. Thanh.
According to the leader of Binh Dinh Department of Tourism, in order to realize this growth, the place has stepped up its tourism promotion through many events such as Miss World Vietnam final and other activities. Maritime tourism festival with the theme “Quy Nhon – Sea Paradise”.

Dawn at the seaside town of Quy Nhon. Photo: Minh Hoang.
Commenting on the growth rate of Binh Dinh’s tourism industry, Mr. Ha Van Sieu, deputy director of the general tourism department, rated this place as a “rising star” on the tourism map of Vietnam with many scenic coastal towns Quy Nhon, Ky Co, Eo Gio, Hon Kho, Trung Luong picnic area, Hai Giang peninsula…
“Binh Dinh needs to clarify core and unique values, connect infrastructure with new destinations to create favorable conditions for investors to come to the northern regions. These places need to connect with each other, apply promotion technology, create the key to open the flow of investment and attract tourists to this country,” said Mr. Sieu.
This expert is optimistic about the advantages of geographical location, natural conditions, socio-economic-cultural environment and the attractiveness of new investment resources. Quy Nhon sees the opportunity to become the leading resort center in Asia.

Young people check in at Quy Nhon beach. Photo: Minh Hoang.
As of the end of 2021, Binh Dinh is one of the places that is poised to become an attractive tourist destination for both domestic and international tourists.
dr. Tran Dinh Thien, former director of the Vietnam Economic Institute, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Group, added that it is workable to make Quy Nhon a world-class tourism destination, the leading Asian destination.
Binh Dinh is particularly focused on forming a center for artificial intelligence, where thousands of experts and scientists from other countries meet regularly. On the other hand, this place has many advantages in terms of nature, culture, history and should be exploited to get acquainted with domestic and international tourists.
@ Sing News

