Da Nang mountain resort wins Best Resort in Asia award
American tourism magazine Conde Nast Traveler has announced the winner of its 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards, and the InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort was named the best resort in the Asia.
Traditional bamboo coracles on Son Tra peninsula, Da Nang city. (Source: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) - American tourism magazine Conde Nast Traveler has announced the winner of its 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards, and the InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort was named the best resort in the Asia.
The award was decided through votes from travel experts, tourists and readers all over the world.
It’s the second time that the Da Nang-based resort has won a prize from the magazine. In 2012, it was named one of the 154 best new hotels in the world.
Earlier last week, the InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort – situated 600m above sea level in the central city – was awarded three titles: Asia’s Leading Luxury Resort, Vietnam’s leading resort and Vietnam’s leading spa resort at the World Travel Awards ceremony in Da Nang.
Opened in 2012, the 200-room beach resort was awarded the World’s Leading Luxury Resort title for the second consecutive year. It was voted Best Luxury Resort Spa 2015 and World’s Best New Hotel Spa 2015 and was named one of the world’s most luxurious chain hotels by CNN.
The resort’s La Maison 1888 also was recognised as one of the world’s 10 best new restaurants by CNN, and one of the 101 best restaurants in Asia by the Daily Meal, a US food website.
In 2015, its architect, Bill Bensley, won the ‘Best Achievement in Design’ award organised by Virtuoso Hotels & Resort and Virtuoso Life magazine.
The resort hosted a three-day vacation of billionaire financier George S▨oros in ♏2012.-VNA
Central Da Nang city was honoured as “Asia’s Leading Festival and Event Destination” at the World Travel Awards Asia (WTA) & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016 held in the city on October 15 night.
Central Da Nang city was honoured as “Asia’s Leading Festival and Event Destination” at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016 held in the city recently.
An exhibition featuring 110 photos and documents of Vietnamese Ao Dai (long dress) starts on October 19 at the central city of Da Nang’s museum and will run through October 31.
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.
Traditional bamboo coracles on Son Tra peninsula, Da Nang city. (Source: VNA)
