Tourist arrivals to Da Nang surge 14 percent on holidays
The number of tourists to the central coastal city of Da Nang reached more than 355,500 on holidays between April 28 and May 1, a year-on-year surge of 14.2 percent.
The annual Da Nang International Fireworks Festival is considered the determining factor of tourists’ choice to visit this beautiful central coast city. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – The number of tourists to the central coastal city of DaNang reached more than 355,500 on holidays between April 28 and May 1, ayear-on-year surge of 14.2 percent.
Of the total, there were over 101,600 foreigners and 253,900 domesticholiday-makers, up 20.2 percent and 12 percent respectively from the same timelast year.
The majority of foreign visitors were from the Republic of Korea, Japan andChina. They came to the city via direct flights.
Da Nang is the most favourite destination fortravellers in Vietnam during the public holidays, according to the onlinebooking agent Agoda.com.
Especially, the annual Da Nang International Fireworks Festival was consideredthe determining factor of tourists’ choice to visit this beautiful central coastcity. In addition, a wide range of activities were held on the occasion,including Da Nang sea tourism programme, street music and streetfestival.
Da Nang has won the heart of bothdomestic and foreign tourists thanks to its marvelous sandy beaches, stunningnatural landscapes as well as intriguing tourist attractions like Ba Na HillMountain Resort, Ngu Hanh Son, Son Tra Peninsula, Linh Ung Pagoda and HanRiver, among others.
Recently, the online marketplace and hospitality service Airbnb announced alist of the world’s top 10 destinations for the 2018, in which Da Nang rankedfifth with booking surge of up to 255 percent.- VNA
Outstanding entries selected from the 9th Vietnam International Artistic Photo Competition last year is on display at the Da Nang Museum in the central city of Da Nang.
Da Nang launched the tourist season in 2018 on April 27 at the Bien Dong Park in the city’s Son Tra peninsular with a programme of more than 20 activities, aiming to lure and entertain visitors to the coastal city.
Nearly 350,000 tourists are expected to visit the central city of Da Nang on April 30 (the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day) and May 1 (the International Labour Day), showing a year-on-year rise of 10.2 percent.
The 2018 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, themed "The Legends of Bridges", kicked off on the banks of the Han River in the evening of April 30.
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2018, themed “The Legends of Bridges”, kicked off on the banks of the Han River in the evening of April 30.
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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.
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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.
The annual Da Nang International Fireworks Festival is considered the determining factor of tourists’ choice to visit this beautiful central coast city. (Photo: VNA) 
