Da Nang city is seeking suitable measures to hold back recovery of its tourism crash, following the relaxation of the nation’s social distancing measures to curb the virus spread.
The Golden Bridge is an iconic architectural wonder of Da Nang city. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Da Nang city is seeking suitable measures to hold backrecovery of its tourism crash, following the relaxation of the nation’s socialdistancing measures to curb the virus spread.
At a forum held on April 1, honorary president of the city tourism developmentpromotion fund Dang Viet Dung said that COVID-19, coupled with naturaldisasters in 2020, has made local tourism exhausted.
According to Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Nguyen XuanBinh, the department has outlined ten tasks and solutions to recover localtourism.
Priority will be given to ensure safety at local tourist destinations, supporttourism companies to resume their business activities, as well as promotedigitalisation in tourism.
Besides, the sector will work to improve human resources quality and servicequality, he added.
Participants suggested the city better the quality of tourism environment, andgive assistance to shape up new tourism products, while recommending theGovernment pilot welcoming international visitors with strict pandemicprevention measures put in place.
Speaking highly of the suggestions, Secretary of the municipal Party CommitteeNguyen Van Quang said that the city will mobilise resources to form excellenttourism products with a view to attracting domestic tourists and getting readyto open door for international visitors.
The city pledged the best conditions for tourism activities, Quang said,highlighting the city is working with prestigious investors to develop newnight tourism products to serve visitors.
He asked the municipal People’s Committee and competent sectors to supportlocal firms in the digital transformation, as well as continue attention toimproving human resources quality.
According to Deputy Director General of the Vietnam National Administration ofTourism Ngo Hoai Chung, the Vietnamese tourism sector has been battered byCOVID-19, with the number of foreign arrivals falling 80 percent in 2020 toonly 3.7 million, and that of domestic visitors declining 35 percent to 55million in 2020.
Total revenue from tourism services topped 320.2 trillion VND, a year-on-yeardecrease of 54 percent./.
A joint domestic tourism stimulus programme has been announced by the Da Nang Department of Tourism in coordination with three localities in the central region.
Top domestic golfers will participate in the Golf Danang FantastiCity Open 2021, taking place in the central city of Da Nang from April 30 to May 2, the municipal Department of Tourism said at a conference on March 30.
The Da Nang People’s Committee announced on March 30 that a Vingroup mega-project in Lien Chau district worth 35 trillion VND (1.51 billion USD) has been restarted after years of delay.
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.
The Golden Bridge is an iconic architectural wonder of Da Nang city. (Photo: VNA) 
