National Tourism Year 2018 to open on April 28 in Ha Long

The information was released at a press conference organized by the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee on April 24.

The opening ceremony and Carnival Ha Long 2018 will include two main events: a ceremony and an arts performance. The Carnival and arts program will consist of three parts on themes of “Spirituality; Unique and Multi-Color; Integration and Diffusion”. In addition, there will be a high-altitude fireworks display and a DJ show.

From April 27 to May 2, a number of cultural activities will also be held in Quang Ninh, including the Asian Food and Culture Festival 2018 (April 27 at October 30 Square, Ha Long city); the One Commune One Product (OCOP) Fair (April 27 at the Quang Ninh Planning, Fair And Exhibition Palace); and an arts performance entitled “Hello Ha Long 2018 ” (April 29 at Bai Chay ferry station, Ha Long city).

According to the provincial Tourism Department, the province’s master plan for tourism development by 2020 with a vision to 2030 sets the target of turning Quang Ninh into an international tourism center, and the nation’s leading tourism center, which has a synchronous and modern infrastructure system and diversified tourism products.

By 2020, Quang Ninh, which is home to the World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay, is aiming to welcome 15-16 million tourists, including seven million foreigners, and to rake in VND30-40 trillion (US$1.3-1.7 billion) in revenue. The tourism sector is expected to contribute 14-15% to the gross regional domestic product (GRDP), and generate jobs for about 130,000 people.