Hanoi set to boost tourism through sports events

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The capital’s tourism industry is poised for a significant boost through the development of sports tourism, capitalizing on Hanoi’s strategic location, diverse terrain, robust infrastructure, and service offerings. This perspective is exemplified by the weekend activities of Nguyen Hoang Duong and his family, who enjoy the unique combination of outdoor sports and scenic exploration in Soc Son District, highlighting Hanoi’s untapped potential in sports tourism.

• Exploring Soc Son: Soc Son District, with its varied landscape, offers an ideal setting for activities like cycling, jogging, and climbing, complemented by the development of new roads that cater to these sports.
• Golfing in Hanoi: The district is also notable for housing two international standard golf courses, enhancing its appeal to sports enthusiasts.
• Upcoming Soc Son Racecourse Entertainment Complex: This complex is set to further enrich the sports and entertainment offerings in the area.
• Districts with Potential: Other areas such as Ba Vi, Chuong My, and Son Tay are identified for their sports tourism potential, with natural and infrastructural assets conducive to activities like mountain climbing, running, and golf.
• Urban Sports Events: The city center’s infrastructure supports various sports activities and regularly hosts major tournaments, adding to Hanoi’s allure as a sports tourism destination.
• West Lake’s Dragon Boat Racing: The vast area of West Lake presents a perfect venue for dragon boat racing, among other activities, leveraging the city’s natural beauty.

Duong emphasizes the unique appeal of sports tourism in creating engaging experiences that combine physical activity, community interaction, and exploration of the destination’s natural and cultural heritage. Major sports events have the added benefit of attracting not only participants but also their companions, amplifying the tourism impact.

Experts advocate for eased licensing for sports events and encourage collaboration between travel companies and event organizers to merchandise sports tourism effectively.

Dang Huong Giang from the Hanoi Tourism Department expressed the department’s commitment to facilitating discussions and creating opportunities for tourism businesses and sports event organizers, aiming to harness sports tourism’s potential to enrich Hanoi’s tourism landscape.

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