Da Nang (VNA) – Da Nang is striving to build itself 🅠into a resort paradise and a safe, friendly destination, heard a forum in the central city ꧅on March 25.
Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tran Chi Cuong said the city aims to turn tourism into a spearhead of the local economy from 2016 to 2020.
The city will strive to create unique and highly competitive tourism products in line with cultural values and environmental protection. It sets a target to draw in 8 million tourists, including 2 million foreigners, and rake in 27.4 trillion VND (1.23 billion USD) in revenue by 2020, he added.
Apart from developing local tourism brand names, authorities will invest in maritime tourism services and high-end resorts, which are highly competitive in the region and beyond.
Additionally, the city will diversify services at the Ba Na – Suoi Mo tourism area, one of its famous interesting places that houses Ba Na Mountain, 1,487m high above sea level, and Suoi Mo Stream lying at its feet.
Da Nang plans to put into operation the Ba Na golf course and Than Tai Mountain hot spring resort, as well as develop tourism products at Son Tra Peninsula and Hai Van Pass.
It is moving to expand waterway tourism, raise local awareness about environmental protection and promote a code of conduct on tourism activities.
Chairman of the Da Nang Travel Association Cao Tri Dung said he hopes the city will create a healthy competitive environment for businesses.
He suggested quickly improving infrastructure at Da Nang Airport, enhancing its capacity, coordinating with central Quang Nam province to make the Dak Ok border gate an international one, and completing the highway system linking Da Nang with adjacent provinces.
It is necessary to connect local tourism products with that of Quang Nam and Thua Thien – Hue, he said.
Vietnam Tourism Company (VITOURS) Deputy Director Le Tan Thanh Tung proposed measures to draw visitors during off-season from September to February. He suggested exempting visa fees and organising cultural and sport events.-VNA
The central coastal city of Da Nang raked in 10.2 trillion VND (453.86 million USD) from tourism services in the first nine months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 30.2 percent.
The tourism industry of central Da Nang city this year hosted 4.6 million tourists, including 1.25 million foreigners, bringing 12.7 trillion VND (605 million USD) in revenue.
A seminar promoting Da Nang tourism was held on December 18 in Sydney, Australia, which is among the top five countries having a large number of visitors to the Vietnamese central city.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)
