The month-long event will take place from June 7 to July 9 in the coastal city of Nha Trang, promising a wide range of experiences for both domestic and international visitors.

The port features comprehensive planning with modern warehouses, logistics areas, and technical facilities. Its strategic location in the sheltered Hon La bay, protected by Hon Co and Hon La islands, provides ideal natural depth for large vessels.

Domestic tourism remains a priority of Vietnamese holidaymakers during the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival with 57.7% of respondents said they will spend the holiday at local tourist destinations, according to a report released by The Outbox Company, a travel market intelligence company focusing on South East Asia & the Pacific, based in Vietnam, on January 31.

Da Nang is expected to welcome a large number of tourists this summer after a long period of stagnation due to COVID-19. Popular beaches in the central coastal city will be crowded, so the safety and security of visitors is a priority.

A programme to promote maritime tourism and specialties of the central province of Nghe An kicked off in Cua Lo town on April 7.

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is working towards turning Phu Quoc into a first-tier urban area in 2025, making the island city a national and international maritime tourism centre.

The central province of Quang Nam plans to upgrade part of its Ky Ha Port for cruise services to nearby islands, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Dinh Hai has said.

The Maritime Festival of Riau Islands opened on October 20 Tanjung Pinang city of Indonesia’s Riau Islands province to promote images of its destinations and attract investment.