What does the future hold for the Mui Dinh Ecopark mega-project?

PV: Ninh Thuan is becoming a bright spot on Vietnam's tourism map, and a future destination in Asia. What are your predictions regarding the influx of tourists to this area in the near future?

Mr. Ngo Huu Truong:The Khanh Hoa - Lam Dong - Binh Thuan tourism triangle welcomed over 16 million tourists in 2018 and over 19 million in 2019, meaning an additional 3 million tourists each year. In the next 5-7 years, after the tourism market stabilizes following the pandemic, this tourism triangle is expected to welcome 35-40 million tourists. Ninh Thuan, the heart of this tourism triangle, is easily accessible by air, road, rail, and water.

Ninh Thuan boasts beautiful natural scenery, unique topography, diverse indigenous culture, and an upwelling site – one of 18 coastal upwelling sites globally. With its favorable geographical location,Ninh ThuanIt is very convenient to develop tourism products connecting the region with Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, and Da Lat. We expect Ninh Thuan to soon welcome 8-10 million tourists per year.

The Mui Dinh Challenge off-road motorsport race at the Mui Dinh sand dunes featured spectacular maneuvers from the racers.

PV: Is that why tourism investors like Crystal Bay see the potential of the Mui Dinh desert area?

Mr. Ngo Huu Truong:With years of experience in the tourism industry, we prioritize customer experience in creating and designing our products, services, and investments.Crystal BaySeeing the immense potential of the desert land with its sea, mountains, sunshine, wind, and sand at Mui Dinh.

With an estimated 8-10 million tourists per year by 2026, the Mui Dinh Ecopark project, upon completion, could attract over 50% of Ninh Thuan's vacationers. We also expect that, with our investment strategy focusing on resorts combined with a diverse range of experiences, Mui Dinh Ecopark will become a must-visit destination for 100% of tourists visiting Ninh Thuan.

Mui Dinh, a destination with unique sand dunes, is unlike any other in the world, with desert and sand dunes situated right next to the sea.

PV: So, what unique features does Mui Dinh Ecopark offer that make it attractive to tourists compared to other tourist destinations today?

Mr. Ngo Huu Truong:The Mui Dinh sand dunes themselves are unique in the world, with the desert and sand dunes situated right next to the sea, and the beach here is so beautiful that anyone who has visited wants to return. Based on the unique topography, we created Mui Dinh Ecopark with two major features that make it stand out.

At Mui Dinh Ecopark, visitors can enjoy unlimited modern resort amenities while still retaining the essence of local culture.

First, this is an impressive destination, not just a project. It encompasses over 17,000 hotel and resort rooms, spread across more than 766 hectares.

With approximately 8 km of coastline, mountains, and sand dunes, this area is ideal for investing in diverse tourism products, combining numerous experiential activities such as mountain climbing, sandboarding, desert driving, watching sunrise and sunset on camelback, enjoying evening entertainment at water parks and theme parks, enjoying evening cultural and artistic performances, experiencing luxury shopping (outlet), playing golf on the sand, and more.

Mui Dinh Ecopark mega-project.

Monday,Dau Dinh EcoparkDesigned by NDA GROUP Consulting Company (Republic of France), this unique architectural design is both modern and deeply rooted in local cultural identity. It won first prize at the 2019 Cityscap International Architecture Competition in Dubai.

PV: Can you tell us what will be the key features of a large destination like Mui Dinh Ecopark, spanning 766 hectares?

Mr. Ngo Huu Truong:The Mui Dinh Ecopark project was approved by the Ninh Thuan Provincial People's Committee with 5 main subdivisions: a high-end resort subdivision in Bai Trang, a mountain villa area, a central hotel area, a coral hotel and resort area, a themed park area, a coastal park, a water park, and a desert park.

Each sub-district boasts unique architectural and interior design features, offering guests unlimited enjoyment of modern resort amenities while retaining the essence of local culture. The project's unique blend of Vietnamese culture and diverse experiences is what sets it apart. We believe that every corner will make it difficult for visitors to leave without capturing some memorable moments.

Mui Dinh Ecopark is designed with unique architecture, combining modern elements with strong local cultural identity.

PV: Known for creating sustainable tourism experiences encompassing travel, tourism infrastructure and service investment, and development, how is Crystal Bay preparing for the development of a large-scale destination like Mui Dinh Ecopark, sir?

Mr. Ngo Huu Truong:We createDau Dinh EcoparkCombining beach relaxation with fun, entertainment, and a variety of experiences is a new trend in global tourism, and Vietnam currently lacks the infrastructure to meet this demand.

The investors of the Mui Dinh Ecopark project are FIT Group and Crystal Bay Group, aiming to serve Crystal Bay's continuously growing customer base. Leveraging their expertise in organizing international travel and tourism, bringing international tourists from Russia and Northeast Asia to Vietnam for vacation, the Mui Dinh Ecopark complex is designed to serve a large number of Vietnamese tourists and welcome international visitors. We particularly focus on international tourists from the Russian Federation and Northeast Asia arriving in Vietnam by air, especially those organized by FIT and Crystal Bay through chartered international flights.

Interviewer: Thank you, sir!