Potential for developing tourism combined with conferences and seminars in Nghe An

Comfortable and satisfied

Time is coming to the last days of the year, many agencies, units and businesses from all over the country are planning to come to Nghe An to organize summaries, awards and display and introduce products. This is an opportunity for the province's tourism industry to promote its potential and advantages in natural landscapes and infrastructure, and develop MICE tourism.

The outstanding feature of MICE tourism is that the groups of guests are often very large (about 200 people or more) and the spending level is higher than that of tour guests.tourismnormal. Events and conferences are usually held in luxury hotels (3-5 stars) or high-end resorts. Post-conference tours are often specially designed according to request…

Cua Lo beach tourist area has many advantages for developing MICE tourism. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien

At the end of October, members of accounting clubs from provinces and cities across the country had the opportunity to meet in Vinh City (Nghe An) in the Gala Program to Celebrate the Birthday of Nghe Tinh Accounting Family. The program attracted more than 300 members, organized by SAB Travel Company at Giao Te Hotel in joy, excitement and with many meanings.

Coming from Ho Chi Minh City, Ms. Nguyen Nhu Ngoc shared: “I have been to Nghe An many times but this is the first time I have participated in a big event in Vinh city. My group members and I are really satisfied with the accommodation conditions and the venue of the program. Everything is luxurious, polite, comfortable and safe”.

In Nghe An, there are many luxurious places to organize conferences, seminars and large events with hundreds of people. Photo: Cong Khang

According to Ms. Le Thi Phuong Anh - Director of SAB Travel Company, the partners and members participating in the Gala Celebrating the Birthday of Nghe Tinh Accounting Family highly appreciated the system.accommodationas well as event venues and sightseeing and experience spots. Because before organizing the gala program, the members visited Kim Lien Relic Site (Nam Dan) and the tea island (Thanh Chuong). Some groups of guests spent time visiting and experiencing the pace of life in the coastal town of Cua Lo.

“The delegates all affirmed that Nghe An has many advantages to develop MICE tourism, because it is located almost in the center of the country, with favorable traffic conditions including roads, railways, sea routes and air routes. The accommodation system is quite diverse, ready to meet the needs of accommodation and organizing events with hundreds of participants,” said Ms. Le Thi Phuong Anh.

Due to its favorable geographical location, traffic conditions and infrastructure, Nghe An has recently been chosen by central ministries, departments and agencies to host national and international conferences and seminars. These include the 50th Anniversary Conference on the Plain of Jars – Xieng Khouang Defense Campaign organized by the Ministry of National Defense; the Conference “Vietnam Tourism – Recovery and Development in the New Context” organized by the National Assembly’s Committee on Culture and Education in the coastal city of Cua Lo, etc.

Striving to become a MICE tourism center

Up to now, Nghe An has 3 5-star hotels, including Muong Thanh Luxury Song Lam Hotel (Vinh city), Melia Vinpearl Cua Hoi Hotel (Cua Lo town) and Muong Thanh Luxury Dien Lam Hotel (Dien Chau). At the same time, there are 11 4-star hotels and 21 3-star hotels distributed throughout the province.

Along with Cua Lo town, Vinh city is an ideal place to develop MICE tourism. Photo: Le Thang

Cua Lo coastal town and Vinh city are two ideal places to organize MICE tourism activities in Nghe An. In particular, Cua Lo is one of the famous coastal tourist areas in the Central region, attracting millions of tourists to visit and relax every year. There are many luxurious and famous hotels here such as Cualo Golf Resort, Saigon Kim Lien resort, Melia Vinpearl Cua Hoi...

Accommodation and resort facilities are located in the middle of a region with beautiful scenery and modern facilities, meeting the needs of organizing conferences, displaying products and organizing events with hundreds of attendees. Visitors toCua LoJust attend the event, have the opportunity to relax and experience high-class services.

If you have more time, you can experience the rhythm of coastal life when visiting the historical relic system, traditional craft villages and seafood markets. From there, you will have a fresh feeling about Cua Lo coastal urban area, about the flow and cultural sediment of the coastal countryside, and add more meaning to the trip.

Vinh City has been approved by the Prime Minister to develop into an economic and cultural center of the North Central region. Located in a central location, with National Highway 1A, the North-South Expressway passing through, an airport, a train station and not far from Cua Lo Port, Vinh City easily becomes a choice for organizing conferences, seminars and large-scale events.

Cultural and artistic festivals are often held at luxurious locations in Nghe An. Photo: Cong Khang

Currently in Vinh City, there is the 5-star Muong Thanh Luxury Song Lam Hotel and 3 4-star hotels: Saigon Kim Lien, Muong Thanh Grand Phuong Dong and Toan Thang Stone; there are more than 10 3-star hotels. That is not to mention high-end event centers such as the Conference Palace, Dai Hue and Summer, meeting the conference and seminar needs of domestic and foreign organizations and businesses.

Moreover, Vinh City is not far from famous tourist attractions such as Cua Lo, Kim Lien Relic Site (Nam Dan), Hoang Muoi Temple (Hung Nguyen), Tea Island (Thanh Chuong), Great Poet Nguyen Du Memorial Site (Ha Tinh). Tourists will find it easy and convenient to organize tours and experiences before and after the event, increasing the comfort and excitement of their journey to Nghe An.

The luxurious and elegant venue contributed to the comfort of event attendees. Photo: Cong Khang

If the number of guests is not too large and they want to immerse themselves in the mountain and forest scenery and nature, units and businesses can choose Muong Thanh Dien Lam Ecological Area (Dien Chau) and eco-tourism destinations in Con Cuong district. At these locations, Muong Thanh Group builds 4 and 5-star accommodation facilities, meeting the infrastructure requirements for organizing large events.

After a year of hard work, this is the occasion to organizeconference, seminars, meetings, awards, exhibitions, events to enhance interaction, work exchange, trade connection and program summary. It is also an opportunity for businesses to encourage spirit, motivate employees to continue to enthusiastically contribute, promote production and business efficiency by organizing tours, travel and awards.

Being able to participate in events and receive awards at luxurious places also helps motivate people to excel in work and creativity. Photo: Cong Khang

With existing advantages and a constantly invested, upgraded and built infrastructure system, Nghe An will become a MICE tourism center in the near future.