A 22-storey five-star Grand Tourane hotel. — Photo courtesy Quang Nam-Da Nang Trade company The rapid and stable growth of tourism has become a magnet for tourism property projects in the central city of Da Nang over the past decade, and revenue from the ‘green’ industry contributed nearly 30 per cent of the tourism hub’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in 2017. Booming hotel and resort projects now offer 28,000 rooms – 10 times as many as in 2007 – for the 15 million tourists expected to visit the city in 2030. Chairman of the city’s tourism association, Huynh Tan Vinh, said tourism also created 140,000 jobs for local and neighbouring employees – 25 per cent of the city’s labour force. Vinh said the unique landscape of coast, rivers and mountains as well as the nature reserves in Son Tra and Ba Na-Nui Chua lured 6.7 million tourists, of which 2.3 million were foreigners, to the city in 2017. In the first half of 2018, 3.3 … [Read more...] about Tourism growth lures hotel and resort investors to Da Nang
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Positive tourism growth lures hotel and resort investors to Da Nang
A 22-storey five-star Grand Tourane hotel. — Photo courtesy Quang Nam-Da Nang Trade company The rapid and stable growth of tourism has become a magnet for tourism property projects in the central city of Da Nang over the past decade, and revenue from the ‘green’ industry contributed nearly 30 per cent of the tourism hub’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in 2017. Booming hotel and resort projects now offer 28,000 rooms – 10 times as many as in 2007 – for the 15 million tourists expected to visit the city in 2030. Chairman of the city’s tourism association, Huynh Tan Vinh, said tourism also created 140,000 jobs for local and neighbouring employees – 25 per cent of the city’s labour force. Vinh said the unique landscape of coast, rivers and mountains as well as the nature reserves in Son Tra and Ba Na-Nui Chua lured 6.7 million tourists, of which 2.3 million were foreigners, to the city in 2017. In the first half of 2018, 3.3 … [Read more...] about Positive tourism growth lures hotel and resort investors to Da Nang
Da Nang gains stature as a must-go destination
The Singaporean pay TV channel has included the Vietnamese city in a list of five under the radar destinations in south and southeast Asian regions. It says that in Vietnam, the spotlight is mostly trained on the country’s two biggest metropolises - Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but Da Nang, home to Asia’s most beautiful My Khe Beach and neighbor to Hoi An, the ancient town, has plenty to offer. Intrepid travelers can climb up the famous Marble Mountains, a group of five marble and limestone mountains, to discover “hidden caves, tunnels and Buddhist shrines galore,” it recommends. The central Vietnamese city has gained greater prominence since its Golden Bridge opened in June this year. Vietnam’s Golden Bridge among world’s top travel photos this year The visually stunning bridge has been featured in CNN’s best travel photographs of the year, the news channel notes. Once a sleepy fishing town, Da Nang is now a formidable tourism … [Read more...] about Da Nang gains stature as a must-go destination
Da Nang tourism makes spectacular leap in past decade
A corner of Da Nang city (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Da Nang city has made a “spectacular” leap forward in tourism development over the past decade, said Chairman of Da Nang Tourism Association Huynh Tan Vinh. Located between two famous destinations of the ancient imperial capital of Hue and the ancient port city of Hoi An, Da Nang used to be merely a transit point without any outstanding attractions. Deciding to make tourism a spearhead sector, the city has invested in infrastructure, adopted policies to attract investors and created its own events, such as the international fireworks festival and international sport tournaments. The efforts have paid off, with a three-fold increase in the number of visitors from 1.2 million in 2008 to 6.6 million in 2017 and a ten-fold rise in tourism revenues, from 2 trillion VND in 2008 to nearly 20 trillion VND last year. Chairman of Da Nang Tourism Association Huynh Tan Vinh noted that in the past decade, hotel rooms in … [Read more...] about Da Nang tourism makes spectacular leap in past decade
Da Nang Port handles over 774,000 tonnes of cargo in June
Cargo handled at Da Nang Port (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Da Nang Port in the central coastal city of Da Nang, handled over 774,000 tonnes of cargo during June, the highest level so far, according to Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines). In particular, the volume of cargo transported through the port on container ships reached a record of 32,406 TEUs (20-foot equivalent unit) over the month, up nearly 4 percent compared to the highest level of 31,280 TEUs in December 2017. The port received over 4 million tonnes of cargo in the first six months of 2018, a year-on-year rise of 6.14 percent. It welcomed 912 ship arrivals, including 551 container ones, a year-on-year rise of 3.3 percent. Those commodities with high growth include clinker (up 141 percent), wood chip (up 80 percent), coal (up 40 percent), cement (up 88 percent), and equipment (up 64 percent). As an important seaport in the city, Da Nang Port also welcomed a large number of cruise ships. In the January-June … [Read more...] about Da Nang Port handles over 774,000 tonnes of cargo in June
Da Nang looks for its own unique tourism products
A corner of Da Nang (Source: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The central city of Da Nang boasts various advantages for tourism, from the beautiful beaches and sea, to forest, river and lake ecosystems, but it is essential that the city finds its own unique tourism products. Experts said those natural advantages, when combined with the city’s modern infrastructure, good services, safety and hospitality, create unique traits for the central coastal city. Da Nang has emerged as a destination of leisure, media and spiritual tourism, as well as entertainment and shopping activities, and a venue of conferences. However, compared to other central cities like Hue and Hoi An, Da Nang does not have as many cultural and historical sites. Therefore, the city has looked to create its own events, such as the international fireworks festival and international sport tournaments in the past years. Da Nang also tries to offer new tourism attractions and products year after year, … [Read more...] about Da Nang looks for its own unique tourism products
Da Nang sees strong growth in high-end accommodation services
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Da Nang city (Photo: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort) Hanoi (VNA) – Many businesses operating in accommodation services in the central city of Da Nang have worked to improve their service quality, as the high-end accommodation segment is growing and investment in the segment projected to continue to rise in coming time. Many accommodation establishments of three- to five-star are being built in the city, creating a foundation for development of middle- and high-end tourism. Major projects under construction include the Ariyana Beach Resort and Suites Da Nang, JW Marriot, Hilton Bach Dang, My Khe Duc Long, Four Points by Sheraton, Golden Bay and Hai An, among others. According to the municipal Tourism Department, domestic and foreign investment has been strongly poured into tourism services, especially in high-end tourism products. In addition to infrastructure, investors also paid attention to human resources … [Read more...] about Da Nang sees strong growth in high-end accommodation services
Tourism contributes remarkably to Da Nang’s economic development
The tourism sector has contributed to promoting Da Nang’s images, giving a facelift to the city, creating more jobs, and improving the environment and living conditions of local people, he said. Bui Dao Thai Truong, Project Director of Germany’s Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, suggested that Da Nang should organise more tourism events, roadshows and fairs while increasing connectivity with travel agencies and airlines, training foreign languages for local tour guides, and making use of social networks to promote tourism. French village - an attractive destination in the tourism area of Ba Na Hills, Da Nang He suggested local authorities focus on middle and long term strategies such as improving means of transport, promoting eco-tourism near seaports and creating unique tourism products that are friendly to the environment. At the same time, the city needs to improve tourism infrastructure and developing human resources, he recommended. Other experts … [Read more...] about Tourism contributes remarkably to Da Nang’s economic development
More than 1,600 triathletes to race in Da Nang Ironman
Taking place next week in the central city of Da Nang, it’s the largest international multi-sport evening in the country. More than 600 of those athletes taking part are from right here in Vietnam – that’s 10 times the amount of local athletes compared to 2015. Sponsored by Techcombank, 50 of the best athletes to compete will qualify for the Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship in the Philippines in August. Thirty from that event will make it through to the World Championships in South Africa a month later. This is the fourth time the race has been held. It starts with a 1.9km swim along Hyatt Regency beach followed by a grueling 90km bike ride along the coastline and if that’s not enough, ends with a 21km run. Photo for illustration This year’s event is themed “Be Greater Together” and its one of the few sports where professionals and amateurs go head to head and race alongside each other. So far, the relay category has … [Read more...] about More than 1,600 triathletes to race in Da Nang Ironman
Da Nang’s tourism prospers after APEC 2017
Selected as one of the most attractive destinations in Asia, Da Nang welcomed 6.6 million visitors in 2017, an increase of 1 million from the previous year. Local tourism has seen tremendous opportunities to prosper, especially after the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang this past November. Visitors to Da Nang are often impressed with the friendliness and honesty of local people, which has contributed significantly to its image of a peaceful and hospitable city. “I myself always try to smile with my customers with the hope of leaving them with a good impression of Da Nang.”, said 58-year-old Tran Dinh Chot, a senior cyclo driver in Da Nang. Endowned with beautiful beaches, Da Nang has attracted many big investors and owners of world-class beach resorts, including Furama, Premier Village, Pullman, and Crowne Plaza among others. According to Nguyen Duc Quynh, Deputy General Director of Furama Resort, Viet Nam’s successful hosting of APEC's … [Read more...] about Da Nang’s tourism prospers after APEC 2017