Non Nuoc stone carving village in Da Nang (Illustrative photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The centralcity of Da Nang on January 7 held a tourism promotion programme in Ho Chi MinhCity, aiming to provide local travel agents and business information of attractivetourism products and events of Da Nang in 2017.
Truong Thi Hong Hanh, Vice Director of theDa Nang Department of Tourism, said that in 2017, the city will launch a numberof new tourism products, including Than Tai mountain hot spring park, sunrisetour in Han river, Han River-Tho Quang seafood market tour, and some cableroutes in Ba Na Hill.
Hanh revealed that the city will alsoorganise a number of impressive events, including an international firework festivalfrom April 29 to June 24, the sixth Asian Golf Conference from May 7-13, andAPEC Week 2017.
Meanwhile, Le The Son from the Da Nang TravelAssociation, said that this year, DaNang also designs special offers for tours thatinclude air tickets, while giving 30 percent discounts for visitors in springand winter.
According to La Quoc Khanh, Vice Directorof Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Department, Da Nang has become an attractivedestination for both domestic and foreign holiday makers. He said that thetourism promotion programme is expected to give a chance for local firms tomeet new partners in Da Nang, contributing topromoting the growth of Vietnam’stourism.
Total visitors to Da Nang reached 5.51 million in 2016, up 17.7percent year on year. The city welcomed 1.66 million foreign tourists, a surgeof 31.6 percent, together with 3.48 domestic visitors, a rise of 12.5 percent.
The city’stotal earnings from tourism hit about 16 trillion VND (745 million USD), anincrease of 24.7 percent over the previous year. The sector also created jobsfor about 27,000 people.
In 2017,Da Nang’s tourism sector targets 6.1 million tourists, including 1.9 million offoreigners and 4.2 million of domestic tourists, as well as a revenue of 17.87trillion VND (809 million USD), up 11.84 percent over 2016.-VNA
A model to provide free tourism information in the central city of Da Nang has become a “living handbook” for visitors to the locality, enhancing its friendliness to international friends.
The Da Nang Department of Tourism held an event in Hanoi on January 4 to promote upcoming events scheduled to take place in the central city throughout this year.
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.
Non Nuoc stone carving village in Da Nang (Illustrative photo: VNA) 
