As an emerging destination, Vietnam showcases Vinh Long Province
In 2020, the Vĩnh Long province focuses on receiving 1.6 million tourists, comprising 220,000 international visitors, while income from tourism is anticipated to reach VNĐ800 billion (US$34 million).
In order to make tourists stay longer, the local tourism sector is all determined to advertise some special tourism products.Director of Vĩnh Long Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Phan Văn Giàu, says that shows like hát bội (classical drama) have been offered on a trial basis to entertain tourists.The province has assisted the tourism companies in including shows by the local Đồng Thinh Art Troupe in their tours.“Our art troupe is rare, and offers the classical drama art,” he says.
Giàu explains that the local tourism industry is expected to set up the art together with đờn ca tài tử (amateur music art) to amuse the tourists of the region.The local tourism sector has assigned all the prime destinations to attract investment in professional accommodation services at the same time maintaining the local scenery of fruit gardens and water canals.
