Tourism Positions Hoa Thang for Economic Growth
With its striking natural landscapes and distinctive attractions, Hoa Thang Commune is stepping up efforts to develop tourism and unlock new sources of economic growth. The locality is working to address bottlenecks, mobilize resources and meet its 2026 targets while laying the groundwork for longer-term development.
Tourism Draws Visitors and Opens Up Growth Opportunities
As the winter tourism season gets underway, international visitors are arriving in Mui Ne to escape colder weather. Along the route from Mui Ne to Hoa Thang, colourful jeeps travel in convoys, taking visitors to Bau Trang, a nationally recognized scenic site since 2019.
Beyond Bau Trang, visitors can explore an unspoiled fishing village and visit farms growing melons, grapes, dragon fruit and other produce using clean, high-tech farming methods. Some farms have combined agricultural production with tourism, welcoming visitors to learn about cultivation and harvesting. Recently, Hoa Thang joined five neighbouring localities in a joint initiative to promote tourism and strengthen regional links.
The initiative is expected to create opportunities for Hoa Thang to expand tourism services, accommodation and leisure experiences built around its existing strengths.
Duong Minh Quang, owner of Vy Vy Farm in Hoa Thang, said visits by South Korean tourists had picked up during the current season. To prepare for the period leading up to Tet, Vietnam's Lunar New Year, the farm is tending several varieties of grapes, including Hong Nhat, Mau Don and Bailey, as well as apple, guava and dragon fruit crops. The aim is to offer visitors attractive farm landscapes and the chance to pick and taste fresh fruit on site.
Tho Minh Bao, Vice Chairman of the Hoa Thang Commune People's Committee, said the coastal commune falls partly within the planning area of the Mui Ne National Tourism Area. Hoa Thang is located in the core zone and is expected to serve as a link in expanding the province's coastal tourism space.
The planning framework seeks not only to protect Bau Trang, a nationally recognized scenic site, and the area's distinctive sand dunes, but also to balance economic development with the conservation of natural resources and the environment.
With these advantages, Hoa Thang is gradually unlocking its tourism potential and creating new momentum for the local economy. Mobilizing resources will allow tourism to attract more visitors while creating opportunities for services, jobs and higher incomes for residents.
Tho Minh Bao, Vice Chairman of the Hoa Thang Commune People's Committee
Unlocking Resources for the Year-End Push
Tourism is not the only sector showing promise. Hoa Thang's economy has also recorded encouraging results, with several indicators meeting or exceeding their targets. State budget revenue had surpassed VND184 billion by October 2026, equivalent to 220% of the annual estimate.
Agricultural and fisheries production has remained broadly stable. Capture fisheries output reached 850 tonnes, while the cultivated area totalled 1,928 hectares. Fish sauce production reached 635,000 litres. Land-use rights certificates were issued for 159 hectares, against a target of 50 hectares, exceeding the plan by 218.6%.
These results have helped sustain local production and provide a foundation for economic development. Several rural road projects funded by the commune budget have also been completed, inspected and opened to traffic, improving infrastructure for daily life and production.
Regarding public investment, the 2026 capital plan totals nearly VND23 billion. By early October, more than VND21 billion had been disbursed, representing 94% of the planned amount.
Alongside economic development, local authorities have continued to focus on culture, education, healthcare and social welfare. School arrangements are being streamlined while maintaining stable teaching and learning. Policies for people with meritorious service and social welfare beneficiaries have been implemented in a timely manner, while cultural and sporting activities continue.
Administrative reform and digital transformation have also made progress. Over the first 10 months of the year, the commune's Public Administration Service Centre processed 3,242 of 3,297 applications, or approximately 98%, with no cases exceeding the prescribed deadline.
For the remainder of 2026, Hoa Thang is prioritizing efforts to achieve its socioeconomic development targets and meet its annual plan. Bao said the commune would focus on speeding up public investment disbursement, increasing budget revenue, addressing tax arrears and outstanding financial obligations, and completing general and zoning plans to provide a basis for management and investment attraction.
Tourism remains a key priority because of its potential to stimulate services and improve residents' livelihoods. To turn that potential into a stronger driver of growth, the commune is working to resolve difficulties affecting tourism projects, make better use of existing attractions, improve planning and upgrade local management.
These measures are intended not only to help the commune meet its 2026 targets, but also to establish a foundation for balanced, sustainable development and deliver tangible benefits for the local community.
In the first 10 months of 2026, Hoa Thang welcomed nearly 255,000 tourist visits, with domestic visitors accounting for 65% of the total. The commune currently has nine tourist attractions, 17 accommodation establishments and 31 tourism projects. Authorities are continuing to promote the area's tourism potential and receive feedback and requests from visitors.