The turning point from planning to 2050

Phan Thiet – the bright pearl of Vietnam tourism – is on a journey of strong development, affirming its position not only domestically but also internationally. In particular, the Conference on Appraising the Master Plan for the Construction of Mui Ne National Tourist Area, Binh Thuan Province to 2040, with a vision to 2050, organized by the Ministry of Construction, marked an important milestone in the long-term strategy, making Phan Thiet a leading tourist center.

In order to ensure sustainable development and have a clear strategy, the Ministry of Construction recently held a conference to review the Master Plan for the construction of Mui Ne National Tourist Area, Binh Thuan Province to 2040, with a vision to 2050. This conference is not only a procedural event but also an important milestone in orienting the development of Phan Thiet - Mui Ne tourism in a professional, modern and sustainable direction. According to the plan, this area will become an international tourism center, attracting investment in areas such as: High-class resort tourism, with 5-6 star resorts, coastal villas, entertainment complexes; sea sports tourism, taking advantage of strong winds to develop sports such as windsurfing, kite surfing; eco-tourism, green tourism, towards a sustainable development model, environmental protection. In addition, synchronous infrastructure, especially connecting traffic such as airports, highways. This conference laid the foundation for Phan Thiet to break through, not only becoming a prominent destination but also rising to the stature of one of the leading sea tourism centers in the Asia-Pacific region.

Novaworld Phan Thiet tourist destination - large-scale resort, entertainment and recreation complex.

On the other hand, one of the key factors to realize this planning is the transport infrastructure. Phan Thiet is recording important developments, notably: Dau Giay - Phan Thiet Expressway has come into operation, shortening the travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to about 2 hours. Phan Thiet Airport is in the process of completion, opening up opportunities to attract international tourists, especially from Korea, China, and Europe. The coastal route connecting Phan Thiet with the South Central provinces helps increase regional connectivity, promote economic development and tourism. Well-invested infrastructure will help Phan Thiet easily access a larger source of visitors, while promoting strong local economic development.

In addition to upgrading infrastructure, Phan Thiet is becoming a high-end beach resort center with the appearance of a series of 5-star resorts and complex tourist areas such as: Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne; Movenpick Phan Thiet; Novaworld Phan Thiet - a large-scale resort, entertainment and recreation complex. Large domestic and foreign corporations continue to invest heavily in the field of hotels, entertainment and recreation areas, bringing high-class experiences to tourists. These efforts have contributed to a significant increase in the number of tourists to Phan Thiet in 2024. The city is expected to welcome about 6.8 million visitors, an increase of 10% compared to 2023. Of which, international visitors will reach about 350,000, an increase of 1.7 times over the same period. Tourism revenue will reach about 16,000 billion VND, an increase of 8.1%. These are positive signs, showing that Phan Thiet tourism is on the path to recovery and strong development.

It can be affirmed that Phan Thiet is gradually affirming its position on the Vietnamese and international tourism map. However, to develop sustainably and with a clear orientation, proper planning and investment are essential. The conference to appraise the Master Plan for the construction of Mui Ne National Tourist Area to 2040, with a vision to 2050, is an important milestone, opening up a clear and long-term direction for Phan Thiet tourism. With thorough development strategies, strong investment in infrastructure and sustainable tourism orientation, Phan Thiet not only maintains its position as the leading sea tourism center in Vietnam but also gradually reaches international standards. This city is not only a resort destination but also a place where cultural values, nature and modern development converge, promising to become a sea tourism paradise in the future...

Source: https://baobinhthuan.com.vn/phan-thiet-no-luc-khang-dinh-vi-the-du-lich-buoc-ngoat-tu-quy-hoach-den-2050-128786.html