Da Nang to host first tourists after COVID-19 resurgence
The Department of Tourism of Da Nang, in cooperation with Vietnam Airlines, will host the first tourists to visit the central city after the resurgence of COVID-19 in late July.
Passengers wait for check-in at a terminal of Da Nang International Airport (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – The Department of Tourism of Da Nang, in cooperation withVietnam Airlines, will host the first tourists to visit the central city afterthe resurgence of COVID-19 in late July.
Thedepartment said a group of 55 tourists from the capital city of Hanoi havebooked a three-day and two-night tour exploring destinations in the centralcity on October 4-6.
It said theHanoian tourists, who will join the tour of Hung Long Thanh travel agency, willtake a return flight from Hanoi to Da Nang to land at Da NangInternational Airport on October 4.
Thedepartment said it hopes more domestic tourists would come to Da Nang soon withpromotion programmes offered by travel agencies, airlines and hotels.
Sun World BaNa Hills, one of the top tourist attractions in Da Nang, reopened to thepublic last week.
The city’stourism industry has been heavily damaged by COVID-19 and it hosted only 2,800tourists in August, 95.5 percent decrease from the same period last year./.
All activities in the central city of Da Nang will return to normal from 0am on September 25 as the COVID-19 outbreak in the city has been under control.
After controlling the second wave of COVID-19 to strike Vietnam, Da Nang city has been gradually loosening social distancing measures imposed earlier to curb its spread. Local people have adapted well to the “new normal”.
After two months of combating COVID-19, life in Da Nang has returned to normal and the city is ready to welcome visitors. However, preventive measures have been intensified to ensure safety for tourists.
The Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in the central city of Da Nang decided on October 2 to dissolve the Hoa Vang COVID-19 treatment hospital.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) to coordinate with other ministries, agencies and localities to effectively implement policies and directives from the Party, Government, and Prime Minister on tourism development.
Da Nang's appeal stems from its numerous outstanding tourist attractions, particularly My Khe Beach, Sun World Ba Na Hills resort, and the ancient town of Hoi An. Additionally, Da Nang tourism is renowned for its affordability, especially attractive to young travellers and couples, according to Chosun Ilbo.
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Passengers wait for check-in at a terminal of Da Nang International Airport (Photo: VNA) 
