Furama – Ariyana Da Nang Tourism Complex has won big at the World Luxury Awards 2023. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Furama – Ariyana Da Nang Tourism Complex has wonbig at the World Luxury Awards 2023 based on votes by travel industryprofessionals and tourists.
Accordingly, Furama Resort Da Nang was honoured as the Best Luxury Beach Resort in Southeast Asia while Don Cipriani’s Italian Restaurant at FuramaResort Danang continued to solidify its status as the quintessential Italiandining destination by securing the title of “Best Luxury Heritage Restaurant inAsia” at the 2023 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. This marked the secondconsecutive year that Don Cipriani’s Restaurant has been acknowledged by theWorld Luxury Restaurant Awards, a testament to the establishment’s timelesselegance and culinary excellence.
AriyanaConvention Centre Danang, which hosted 21 world economic leaders during theAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) High-level Meeting in 2017, was honoured as theBest Convention Centre in Vietnam.
Meanwhile, V-SensesWellness & Spa with design inspired by the Cham culture, was named “BestTheme Spa Design in Southeast Asia”.
According to Gentzsch Andre Piere, General Manager of the Furama – Ariyana Tourism Complex, the awards reaffirmed the forefront of thecomplex in delivering top-tier services to customers, contributing topopularising the tourism image of Da Nang city.
Designed by the Australian architectural firm DentonCorker and Marshall, with interior decoration by Hirsch Bedner & Associatesfrom Hong Kong, Furama Ressort Danang boasts a prime beachfront location on oneof the most stunning beaches in the world, Danang Beach. The coastline isadorned with graceful coconut trees and pristine white sand, enhancing thebeauty of Da Nang.
Furama Resort Danang is a gateway to three World Heritage Sites of HoiAn, My Son and Hue.
Established in 2006, the World Luxury Awards is the pinnacle of achievement in the luxury hotel industryoffering international recognition as voted by guests, travelers and industryplayers alike. Over 300 000 international travelers vote each year, during afour-week period to select the winners./.
Celadon Sports & Resort Club, a sports complex project of Gamuda Land, was recently honoured in the real estate purpose-built category of the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence 2023 awards.
The central city of Da Nang’s tourism department has boosted key tourism products – the Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, and Exhibitions (MICE) and golf tour service in the Republic of Korea market – as more than one million Korean tourists visited the city in the first nine months.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
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.
Furama – Ariyana Da Nang Tourism Complex has won big at the World Luxury Awards 2023. (Photo: VNA) 
