Ninh Thuan strives to become ideal tourism destination
With unique potential in marine, cultural-historical and ecological tourism, the south central coastal province of Ninh Thuan is expected to become a top tourist destination.
A corner of south central coastal province of Ninh Thuan (Photo: VNA)
Ninh Thuan (VNA) – With uniquepotential in marine, cultural-historical and ecological tourism, the southcentral coastal province of Ninh Thuan is expected to become a top touristdestination.
The province has recorded annual average growthof 16 percent in the number of tourists.
It is home to several tourist attractions suchas the Ngoan Muc Pass, Poklong Garai, Porome and Hoa Lai towers, Vinh Hy bay,Binh Son-Ninh Chu beach, along with traditional brocade weaving and potteryvillages of the Cham ethnic people.
Director of the provincial Department ofCulture, Sports and Tourism Chau Thanh Hai said the Ninh Thuan People’sCommittee has created the best conditions for the tourism sector to lureinvestment.
As a result, tourism has recorded significantstrides in recent years, he said, noting that the province welcomed 1.7 milliontourists in 2016, a year-on-year rise of 13.33 percent. Tourism brought home752 billion VND (over 33 million USD) in the year, up 22.9 percent against2015.
Local economic sectors also poured money intotourism infrastructure, with the province recording 120 hi-end accommodationfacilities with 2,544 rooms.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’sCommittee Le Van Binh said authorities have built a plan to develop Ninh Thuaninto an attractive and highly competitive tourism destination nationwide by2020, with a vision to 2030.
To develop tourism sustainably, the locality isintensifying State management in association with protecting the environment,encouraging the development of community-based tourism, devising policies toenable businesses to improve tourism infrastructure and expanding tourismmarkets at home and abroad.
The province also aims to develop humanresources and create special tourism products.-VNA
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A corner of south central coastal province of Ninh Thuan (Photo: VNA)
