12 'hot' destinations must have at least 1 night tourism product

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet has just signed Decision 1894/QD-BVHTTDL on promulgating the Project on a number of models for developing night tourism products.

Accordingly, the Project is implemented to promote the advantages of night services to develop diverse, unique, sustainable night tourism products in Vietnam with high quality and added value.

At the same time, affirming the brand and enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnam's tourist destinations, increasing tourist attraction, increasing spending and extending the length of stay of domestic and international tourists, contributing to making night tourism a key product to develop the night-time economy in Vietnam.

The project aims to strive by 2025 for the following localities: Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thua Thien - Hue, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, Hoi An (Quang Nam), Da Lat (Lam Dong), Can Tho, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau to have at least 1 model for developing night tourism products.

International visitors shop at the night market in the center of Hanoi's Old Quarter (Photo: Dan Tri).

Notably, separate night entertainment complexes will be formed in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City. The average length of stay of tourists in the project areas will be increased to at least 1 night.

By 2030, separate night entertainment complexes will be expanded in major tourist centers such as Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thua Thien - Hue, Hoi An (Quang Nam), Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Da Lat (Lam Dong), Can Tho, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Ba Ria - Vung Tau.

Synchronously develop night tourism products in tourist centers where there are large numbers of tourists. Form a brand for Vietnam's night tourism products.

Allowed to have fun until 6am

Regarding the development of night tourism products, there are 5 models set out in the project, including the following models: cultural and artistic performances; sports, health care and beauty activities; night shopping and entertainment; night sightseeing and introducing culinary culture and night food services.

From there, the project proposes solutions for implementation, focusing on urban planning and management, policy mechanisms, service organization and management, human resources, investment, market orientation, and promotion and application of information technology.

In terms of policy mechanisms, the project clearly states: Based on legal regulations and policies on night-time economic development and actual conditions, research and consider proposals to adjust regulations on time of provision.
providing services, allowing the organization of night service activities until 6:00 a.m. the following morning in the following provinces and cities: Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thua Thien - Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An (Quang Nam), Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Da Lat (Lam Dong), Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Ba Ria - Vung Tau.

Regarding investment, the project emphasizes that there is a mechanism to attract investment in building separate, large-scale, regional and international-class entertainment complexes.

In addition, the study proposes mechanisms and policies to attract investment in building a system of standard toilets to serve tourists at tourist attractions; large-scale shopping malls, shopping complexes, and 24/7 convenience store chains with high-quality goods, representing regional products, with international brands and standards.

In addition, strengthen inspection, examination, quality control, origin of goods, public listing; establish tourist support centers, mobile applications, hotlines to support, provide information and promptly resolve security, order, food safety and hygiene, and environmental issues affecting tourists.

Night economy: More than just eating and drinking, walking streets and night markets

Major tourist centers in Vietnam have piloted projects to develop the night economy, but most of them focus on food and drink, with some on entertainment. To make tourists excited and willing to spend money, Vietnam still lacks attractive services and products.

Da Lat will have a new walking street, culinary street, and night market.

Many night-time economic models will be piloted in Da Lat City (Lam Dong) such as a multimedia water music park, food street, walking street, new night market, etc. Visitors coming here will be able to participate in many night-time activities.

How do countries around the world let tourists party at night?

Culture and nightlife are key factors in attracting tourists. Therefore, the world is increasingly seeing the emergence of "cities that never sleep" with a myriad of nuances.

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