(VEN) - The new international terminal of Da Nang International Airport has been operated for more than one year, helping prevent overload at the old terminal and serving the growing the number of foreign visitors to Da Nang. Vietnam Economic News’ Ha Huong interviewed Le Khac Hong, General Director of the Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT) - the project’s investor. What changes has the airport undergone since the new terminal was put into use? Da Nang International Terminal officially came into operation on May 19, 2017 following 17 months of construction, successfully serving the ASEAN Summit Week. The new terminal has created a new, better face for Da Nang International Airport and has contributed to the success of APEC events, helping promote the image of Da Nang as a dynamic, modern and friendly city in the eyes of international friends. The new terminal has doubled the airport’s service capacity, facilitating the … [Read more...] about Da Nang International Terminal: Effective investment
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Da Nang is in Top 10 worth-living cities in the world in 2018
Da Nang city. Photo: Live and Invest Overseas magazine The magazine describes Da Nang as one of the famous destinations in Vietnam’s travel map and that the city welcomed more than 10 million foreign visitors in 2016. From Da Nang, it is easy to get to nearby world’s cultural heritages, such as the ancient citadel of Hue, Hoi An old quarter, and My Son Sanctuary. Da Nang is attractive to neighborhood workers, especially young ones. It is worth noting that educated people with a good command of English could find it easy to find a job in the retail and travel industry in Da Nang. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Da Nang is in Top 10 worth-living cities in the world in 2018
Da Nang & Vietnam Airlines come together
The Da Nang People’s Committee and Vietnam Airlines held a signing ceremony for a cooperation agreement to promote tourism in the central city and routes flown by Vietnam Airlines to the destination, contributing to the development of the local tourism and aviation sectors in particular and the country in general. Two sign agreement on promoting central city and Vietnam Airlines' routes. Photo: Vietnam Airlines Da Nang will have a policy for stimulating demand for Vietnam Airlines’ flights to and from the city and at the same time will lead in connecting Vietnam Airlines with travel companies.Vietnam Airlines committed to accompanying Da Nang in organizing cultural, sports, and tourism events at the national and international level. The city’s travel and trade promotion delegations will also be given special privileges by the national flag carrier when using its services.The agreement also aims to promote the destination of Da Nang and the image of Vietnam … [Read more...] about Da Nang & Vietnam Airlines come together
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
Da Nang: To attract European tourists combining Siem Reap, Cambodia
(Cinet)- Vietnam Airlines Corporation recently held a workshop to launch European tourists market to Da Nang combining Siem Reap, Cambodia. The workshop is opportunity for Vietnam enterprises and European exchanging and cooperating in the tourism sector. The tour operators from more than 12 European countries have listened the advantages of tourism in Vietnam, in which, Da Nang is not only the hub connected the world cultural heritage in the Central , but also attraction destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Connecting Da Nang with Siem Riep destination, Cambodia to create one tour of the cultural and heritage tourism closer to European travelers . The European travel agents also tour, explore products and services in Da Nang and Siem Reap, Cambodia to design the suitable tour for tourists. Da Nang has a total 18 international routes, including 4 direct flights including: Da Nang - Singapore, Da Nang - Hong Kong, Da Nang - Seoul and Da Nang - Cambodia … [Read more...] about Da Nang: To attract European tourists combining Siem Reap, Cambodia
Southeast Asian swim champs to be held in Da Nang
The 35th Southeast Asian Age Group Swimming Championships is scheduled to kick off in the central coastal city of Da Nang on June 17. The three-day event will attract nearly 300 swimmers from three different age groups competing for 122 sets of medals. Vietnam will send 51 athletes, including, the nation’s top young swimmer Hoang Quy Phuoc, who has become the country's first athlete to secure a place at the London 2012 Olympics Games after clocking 53.56s in the men’s 100m butterfly at the recent Malaysia Open. Ho Chi Minh City ’s sixteen-year-old Nguyen Thi Kim Tuyen, who bagged 16 gold medals to help her team finish first at the last National Short-Course Swimming Championships, will also be competing. Source: VOV … [Read more...] about Southeast Asian swim champs to be held in Da Nang
Seminar discusses Da Nang’s tourism potential in Russia
(Cinet)- Authorities of the central coastal city of Da Nang have met with Russian travel companies in Moscow on June 17 to explore tourism cooperation opportunities. Addressing the seminar, Mr Son emphasised that the Government of Vietnam has paid special attention to developing tourism, simplifying visas and improving transport to ensure political security and safety for tourists. He added that Vietnam is more attractive to Russian tourists thanks to the Vietnam-Russia strategic partnership, the Vietnamese people’s hospitality, and the country’s climate as well as its beautiful landscapes, resorts and beaches. Representatives from the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hoang Dat Silver Shores Co, Ltd and the Vietnam Tourism Joint Stock Company introduced Da Nang and answered questions about its advantages and investment environment. The seminar is a significant activity which will help Russian and Vietnamese businesses operating in Russia learn more … [Read more...] about Seminar discusses Da Nang’s tourism potential in Russia
Joining into 2011 football festivals in Da Nang
(Cinet) – In the final reound of 2011 football festivals, namely Tiger Champions will kick off in Da nang on August 20-21, 2011. The Festival attracts to over teams to participate. The four top teams of the national final round of the Tiger Champions 2011 will compete with four teams from France, Germany, Singapore and Malaysia. At the finale of the Tiger Champions 2011 for teams from southern Vietnam, held in Can Tho on August 9-10, the Dong Dong FC from HCM City was the champion in both the national and international events. The team defeated the Street Legends from the Netherlands for 3-2. Dong Dong FC and the seven top teams of the southern region will compete with 24 best teams from the central region in the national finale in the central city of Da Nang on August 20. The four top teams of the national finale will participate in the international football festival with four teams from France, Germany, Singapore and Malaysia on August 21. The three best teams will have … [Read more...] about Joining into 2011 football festivals in Da Nang
Da Nang: Three tourism destinations nominated into Vietnam’s top most attractive places
(Cinet)- The Marble Mountains, Marble Mountain beach and Hai Van Pass were nominated on November 11 into Vietnam’s top most attractive places by Vietnam Record Organization, Vietnam Records Book Center and TopVietnam. Accordingly, the Marble Mountains is in top 10 religious tourist attractions, together with One Pillar Pagoda (Hanoi), Huong Son (Huong Pagoda- Hanoi), Yen Tu (Quang Ninh), Bai Dinh Pagoda (Ninh Binh), Thien Mu Pagoda (Hue), Truc Lam monastery (Lam Dong- Da Lat), Jesus Christ statue (Vung Tau), Caodaiism Temple (Tay Ninh), and Holy Dame temple (Chau Doc- An Giang).Marble Mountain beach has been voted as one of tem most beautiful beach attractions of Vietnam, together with other beaches: Ha Long (Quang Ninh), Sam Son (Thanh Hoa), Cua Lo (Nghe An), Nhat Le (Quang Binh), Lang Co (Hue), Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Mui Ne (Phan Thiet), Vung Tau( Ba Ria- Vung Tau), Phu Quoc (Kien Giang). Marble Mountain beach Hai … [Read more...] about Da Nang: Three tourism destinations nominated into Vietnam’s top most attractive places
Youth court danger by taking selfies from vertiginous heights in Da Nang
Many young Da Nang dwellers and visitors flocking to the central Vietnamese city alike relish a climb up BTS (Base Transceiver Station) towers to take pictures for ‘check-in’ on social media, or derive thrill from the experience.With elevations greater than 1,000 meters above sea level, these structures, located atop the Hai Van Pass to the south of Da Nang, have been increasingly frequented by visitors who wish to tell the world they have been there.The risk-fraught trend, initially set by those who were adventurous, desired to display their intrepidity, or selected a high spot to shoot photographs, has rapidly gained popularity.The story began with N.T.H, 24, who two years ago posted pictures taken on top of an unmonitored tower that he and his friends noticed by accident.The pictures were hailed with admiration from friends, to whom he revealed the tower's location.“The only thing coming to my mind was that I could have cool and unique pictures up there,” he … [Read more...] about Youth court danger by taking selfies from vertiginous heights in Da Nang