The top deck of buses operating at the CocoBay resort in Da Nang City. (Photo courtesy CocoBay)
Da Nang (VNA) - Thecentral coastal city of Da Nang officially launched its open-top double-deckerbus tour on July 11.
The city tour on the bus is beingoperated in co-operation with Empire Group.
The tour aims to create a “morereal experience” for sightseers, according to the city’s tourismauthority.
The first batch of 12 open-topbuses will start service this month at CocoBay – Da Nang’s largestentertainment-cum-hospitality complex – and the coastline.
The open-top double-decker busproject was joint project by Empire Group and local car maker Truong Hai. Thebuses will also operate in Da Nang and Hoi An city.
Earlier this year, the group alsolaunched the Martial Arts-Entertainment Coco Championship – its firstentertainment event – at the CocoBay.
Last year, the Cocofest, whichwas hosted at the CocoBay complex, drew 10,000 visitors to the two-nightperformance and entertainment activities on the beach.
In 2016, it inked a strategicco-operation deal for hospitality management in Vietnam with Dream Hotel Groupof the US and Louvre Hotels Group of France.
The group aims to develop aseries of entertainment and recreational centres, resorts, condotels, and aconference centre, in addition to a park and opera house, including the CocoOcean Resort near the Montgomerie Links and Da Nang Golf Club.
In 2012, the city introducedbattery-powered cars for tourists travelling along coastal destinations as apromotion for environmentally friendly public vehicle use.
More than 3.3 million tourists,1.2 million of them foreigners, visited the city in the first six months thisyear, a 33.2 percent growth.
Last year, a total of 5.6 milliontourists visited the city.-VNA
The Da Nang International Firework Festival 2017, concluded in the central city of Da Nang on June 24 with a spectacular final show by the three best teams from Italy, Australia and the UK
The Da Nang Tourism Department and Coco Bay resort launched the Danang FantastiCity, a competition that offers both domestic and international players a chance to experience the central coastal city.
Vietnam has been implementing a major project to preserve My Son heritage site in the central province of Quang Nam after the ancient religious relic was recognised as a World Heritage site in 1999.
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 top deck of buses operating at the CocoBay resort in Da Nang City. (Photo courtesy CocoBay) 
