Tran Viet Quang, chairman of Quy Nhon Dong Ward, said authorities are working with relevant agencies to develop a tourism model centred on Nhon Ly fishing port, as part of a broader strategy to promote community-based tourism linked to traditional fishing villages and crafts.
Under the plan, officials will review operations at Nhon Ly fishing port and propose management measures to ensure environmental standards while accommodating visitors.
Nhon Ly has strong marine tourism potential, but current activities remain largely spontaneous and lack coordinated planning.
Authorities also aim to better leverage local cultural assets, including the Cau Ngu (whale worship) festival at Xuong Ly lagoon, recognised as national intangible heritage, while Lang Ong Nam Hai has yet to be formally documented and classified.
Officials said tourism development should align with preserving fishermen’s cultural and spiritual practices, with plans for heritage-based products linked to festivals, coastal life and marine experiences.
Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich, vice chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee, has tasked the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism with reviewing and adjusting planning to support tourism in Nhon Ly and nearby Nhon Hai.
The department is preparing dossiers to seek national recognition for the Nhon Hai Whale Worship Festival, alongside proposals for festivals in De Gi and Binh Thai, while guiding the recognition of Nam Hai Whale Temple as a provincial heritage site.
Other agencies have been tasked with aligning infrastructure planning, including reviewing fishing port systems, land use and construction plans, and developing inland waterway wharves to support tourism.
The long-term goal is to create a sustainable model that integrates fisheries with tourism, turning traditional coastal communities into new cultural destinations.