The south-central province of Ninh Thuan will organise a wide range of cultural and sports events to attract more tourists in Quarter 4, helping realise the set target of hosting 2.9 million tourist arrivals, including 40,000 foreigners.
At Binh Son - Ninh Chu beach, Ninh Thuan province (Photo: VNA)
Ninh Thuan (VNA) – The south-central province of Ninh Thuan willorganise a wide range of cultural and sports events to attract more tourists inQuarter 4, helping realise the set target of hosting 2.9 million touristarrivals, including 40,000 foreigners.
According to Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen LongBien, the events will help Ninh Thuan known to visitors farand wide as an attractive and hospitable destination.
Standout events include the organisation of a famtrip to Ho Chi Minh City, BinhThuan, Ninh Thuan, and Lam Dong, a Ninh Thuan – Binh Thuan open golf tournament inNovember, and a kite surfing tournament in December.
Others to be organised within the framework of thePhan Rang – Thap Cham Culinary Culture Week that will take place from December28 to January 2 include a street art performance, a cuisine festival, visits tolocal historical and cultural relic sites, a women’s volleyball tournament, a mountainrunning named “Phan Rang – Thap Cham city by night 2023”, and an international kitefestival.
Leaders of the provincial People’s Committee asked the Department of Culture,Sports and Tourism to join hands with competent departments, sectors,localities and service suppliers to make preparation for the events and step up the popularisation of local tourism via digital platforms, pressagencies, and social networks.
Ninh Thuan offers visitors a perfect retreat. (Photo: VNA)
During January – October, the province welcomed more than 2.74 millionvisitors, up 21.8% year-on-year and accounting for 101.7% of the set plan. Tourismrevenue was estimated at over 2.23 trillion VND (91.4 million USD).
The province is now home to 211 lodging facilities with 4,613 rooms. Theoccupancy rate reaches 90-100% during weekends and holidays./.
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At Binh Son - Ninh Chu beach, Ninh Thuan province (Photo: VNA) 
Ninh Thuan offers visitors a perfect retreat. (Photo: VNA) 
