Nghe An - a transformation on the resort tourism map

Infrastructure development as a lever for tourism

As the economic locomotive of the North Central region with a GDP growth rate of 4.45%, Nghe An is facing good prospects thanks to the driving force from the economy, infrastructure as well as large investment capital from many places.

Nghe An is currently the province with the most synchronous transportation system in the North Central region with railways, roads, waterways and airways. Main traffic axes such as National Highway 1A, Ho Chi Minh Road, and the Hanoi - Vinh high-speed railway about to be deployed will help connect seamlessly and shorten travel time between regions from North to South, from East to West.

The 83km coastal road from Nghi Son (Thanh Hoa) to Ha Tinh has completed the Cua Lo section and is currently continuing to urgently deploy the section passing through Nghi Loc district to Dien Chau. This key project will actively contribute to promoting tourism development, creating conditions to exploit the potential value of marine and coastal resources with the main product being sustainable resort tourism.

In addition, the province is also actively promoting the expansion of Vinh International Airport to 2.5 times its current size, with the goal of becoming the leading passenger and cargo transport port in the region.

The modern urban appearance in Nghe An has undergone a "spectacular" transformation. Photo courtesy of Sach Nguyen

In addition to domestic tourists, Nghe An also aims to strongly develop international tourists from ASEAN such as Laos, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia by both road and air. In addition, expanding the number of tourists from China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and gradually exploiting the group of high-paying tourists from Europe (UK, Germany, France) will lead to demands for high-quality, environmentally friendly tourism products and services.

Upgraded infrastructure and tourism development are not only meaningful for resort real estate but also attract investment to develop the economy of the province and the entire North Central region.

Tourism resources and potential for resort real estate development

A sunset afternoon at Bai Lu. Photo: PV

Nghe An's coastline is long and flat with many beautiful beaches, white sand, clear water, moderate salinity, and a clean environment. Besides the beautiful, vibrant beaches that are known to many people such as Cua Lo, Cua Hoi, and Quynh Beach, Nghe An also owns many pristine, isolated beaches that are little known such asBai Lu, Cua Hien…

Most of the remaining pristine beaches are adjacent to hundreds of hectares of primeval forest, making the climate of this coastal area milder, fresher and cooler than the rest of the area. With an average annual sea temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and many hours of sunshine, it is convenient for the development of resort tourism throughout the four seasons.

Possessing pure nature and untapped raw beauty, many coastal areas in Nghe An are suitable for developing high-end resorts combined with health care. This is a new and potential direction in the context of health of body - mind - spirit being put first and is especially interested by the upper class because the core of this model directs people towards peace, tranquility and complete happiness.

Over the years of development, Nghe An tourism has marked its maturity with the increasing presence of foreign tourists. Modern hotel systems, luxury resorts, ecological, cultural and spiritual tourism areas have been renovated and expanded.

In just the first 6 months of 2022, Nghe An has entered the top 10 provinces attracting FDI and the top 20 provinces with the highest GRDP in the country, marking a strong transformation thanks to its outstanding growth rate.

Nghe An has truly entered the "track" of the North Central economic development axis and is ready to welcome a new breeze from national-level investors, enhancing its competitive position in all aspects.

According to many experts, the potential for resorts in the North Central provinces in general and Nghe An in particular is huge thanks to its majestic natural landscapes and unique historical and cultural values. This is considered a distinct advantage that attracts high-end international tourists who love to experience. With the focus on infrastructure and the quality of tourism services being upgraded every day, Nghe An can completely become an attractive new destination on the Vietnam resort map in the near future./.