Da Nang: Chatbot on smart travel launched for APEC 2017
Chatbot Danang FanstatiCity is an all-in-one application providing tourists to the central coastal city of Da Nang with full travel information, local weather and road directions for free.
Chatbot Danang FanstatiCity is an all-in-one application launched on occasion of the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Chatbot Danang FanstatiCity is an all-in-oneapplication providing tourists to the central coastal city of Da Nang with fulltravel information, local weather and road directions for free.
The chatbot, jointly launched by the municipal Department of Tourism and theHekate Technology Joint Stock Company on the occasion of the APEC 2017 EconomicLeaders’ Week, is attached to the Danang FantasiCity Facebook’s fanpage and iscompatible with smart phones using Android and IOS operating systems with Internetconnection.
Accessing the application simply involves Messenger Code scanning or visiting m.me/visitdanang.Chatbot can communicate in English to help foreign visitors overcome languagebarriers.
The application helps ease workload at Da Nang’s tourist centres and serves asa helpful channel for visitors to the city during the APEC 2017 High-levelWeek.
With chatbot launch, Da Nang joins Singapore as the two first cities inSoutheast Asia to use chatbots.
Chatbot is an artificial intelligence technology that allows a computer tocommunicate with people. Receiving users’ requests through texting or speech,chatbot will automatically and quickly respond the right answer.
In the context of strong fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) as well asinsufficiency of tourism workforce, chatbot will serve as a smart tool forlocal tourism.
Da Nang has grown in stature as an attractive destination for both domestic andforeign tourists. Last year, 5.6 million visitors, including 1.66 millionforeigners, spent their holiday in the city. The figure is expected to increasein 2017 and following years.-VNA
Vietnam became a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum 19 years ago, an important milestone in the implementation of the Party and State’s external policies of expansion, diversification and multilateralisation of relations and international economic integration.
An art project to decorate a 360-metre sea dyke wall with ceramic mosaics is underway in the central city of Da Nang to welcome the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week.
Nearly 760 English-speaking volunteers have been deployed to support foreign guests to the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, which runs in central Da Nang city between November 6 and 11.
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.
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.
Chatbot Danang FanstatiCity is an all-in-one application launched on occasion of the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week. (Photo: VNA) 
