Sea and island tourism accelerating – numbers that speak

In the first half of 2025, Vietnam’s tourism industry recorded remarkable progress: nearly 10.7 million international arrivals (up 20.7% compared to 2024) and 77.5 million domestic visitors, bringing total industry revenue to 518 trillion VND.
In this vibrant landscape, Quang Ninh reaffirmed its position as a “growth pole,” attracting 12.07 million visitors, including 2.3 million international tourists, and generating 29.14 trillion VND in revenue – a 31% increase compared to the same period.

What stands out is not only the surge in visitor numbers but also the improvement in quality: a growing share of international and high-spending travelers. This creates new runways for high-end accommodation and resort services, requiring distinct standards and experiences.

Sonasea Night Market – a new tourism product in 2025 of Van Don Special Zone

Amidst this wave, Van Don stands out as a “strategic voyage” of Quang Ninh thanks to its dual advantages: synchronized infrastructure (Van Don International Airport, Mong Cai – Ha Long – Hai Phong Expressway, international seaport) and pristine sea-island ecosystem. In just six months, Van Don welcomed over 2.08 million visitors, including 52,300 international tourists, generating 1.463 trillion VND in revenue. Although modest compared to the whole province, these numbers carry significant meaning, reflecting the untapped potential of this young market.

Grand Oceania – the “premium landing point” for elite travelers

The strong growth of international and high-spending travelers is posing a new challenge for Van Don: not just more accommodations, but distinctive and world-class destinations. In this context, Grand Oceania – a beachfront villa and central shophouse complex within Sonasea Van Don Harbor City – emerges as one of the pioneering projects, becoming a “premium landing point” for the elite.

Developed by CEO Group – a corporation with 24 years of credibility – Grand Oceania goes beyond offering luxury resorts; it curates a sport lifestyle, a model booming worldwide. Embracing Bai Tu Long Bay, untouched white sandy beaches, and sea right at the doorstep, the project opens a space where travelers can enjoy luxurious relaxation, beach sports, wellness spa, and international entertainment events.

Uniquely, Grand Oceania offers a 3-in-1 model: vacationing – rental operation – profitable investment. This is the attractive formula for modern investors: satisfying leisure needs, generating dual income streams, and ensuring high liquidity.

In fact, with an investment starting from only 9 billion VND – equivalent to a high-end apartment in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City – investors can own a rare beachfront villa just steps from the sand in Van Don Special Zone – one of Vietnam’s most promising emerging destinations. Especially during peak season, rental operations can generate up to 200 million VND/month. This far exceeds bank interest rates or traditional investment channels, opening a highly attractive return on investment in the context of Van Don tourism’s strong recovery and rising high-spending traveler demand.

Grand Oceania – a premium landing point, attracting elite travelers to Van Don Special Zone

This appeal is further reinforced by well-established infrastructure: Van Don International Airport, Van Don – Mong Cai Expressway, international marina, along with strategic projects such as a billion-dollar casino and golf course. These form the foundation positioning Van Don as a year-round international tourist destination, ensuring sustainable revenue for resort products. Within this ecosystem, Grand Oceania not only benefits from added value but also plays a pivotal role in attracting high-quality visitors, solidifying Van Don’s position as a world-class destination in the region.

It is no coincidence that experts affirm: investing in Van Don today means anticipating the value of a market entering its “maturity stage.” With its vast coastal land reserves, clear legal frameworks, and synchronized planning from the outset – advantages scarce in traditional markets – Van Don is unlocking long-term development potential. In this picture, Grand Oceania emerges as a distinctive product, perfectly meeting the needs of elite investors: luxury leisure, profitable investment, and most importantly, sustainable asset preservation in a long-term strategy.

Sea and island tourism is becoming a growth pillar of Vietnam, and Van Don is the strategic “voyage” within this wave. As elite travelers increasingly seek unique destinations, Grand Oceania has clearly defined its role: the “premium landing point” for high-end travelers, and at the same time, a long-term investment opportunity full of potential.

In a market where being one step ahead means capturing value first, Grand Oceania is the choice that allows investors not only to own prime beachfront assets but also to seize the future of a special economic zone on the rise.