Tourist arrivals in Da Nang up 20 percent during holiday
early 70,000 holiday-makers flocked to the central city of Da Nang during the Hung Kings commemoration holiday from April 16-18, marking a 20 percent growth year-on-year.
Da Nang (VNA) 🎉–Nearly 70,000 holiday-makers flocked to the central city of Da Nang during the Hung Kings commemoration holiday from April 16-18, marking a 20 percent growth year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Of the figure, 23,500 were international visitors.
Tran Chi Cuong, Deputy Director of the department, said most foreign tourists hailed from the Republic of Korea (RoK), China and Japan while domestic travellers to Da Nang mostly came from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
From April 14-17, the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines offered discounts for flights between April 14 and October 31, including the Da Nang – Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang and Hanoi – Da Nang routes.
To meet increasing travel demand during the summer, the low-cost Vietjet also offered 5,000 additional flights and launched a golden week promotion "It's 12, Let's Vietjet!" lasting from March 28-April 3 with 2 million tickets priced from zero VND, applicable to all domestic flights from April 1 – December 31 (excluding holidays).-VNA
Da Nang city in Central Vietnam has set out its goal of welcoming 8 million tourists per year by 2020 with two millions of them international visitors generating a total revenue of 27.4 trillion VND.
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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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By source market, China continued to lead with 3.1 million visitors, equivalent to 25.5% of all foreign arrivals. The Republic of Korea followed with 2.5 million, or 20.7%. Other major markets included Taiwan (China) with 737,000, the US with 522,000, and Japan with 380,000.
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Vietnam’s e-visa system is now seen as one of the most efficient, convenient, and transparent in the region. Fully online registration, no paperwork or interviews, and fast and flexible processing time have improved foreigners’ entry experience, creating a competitive advantage over countries clinging to complicated and costly visa procedures.
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Da Nang city (Source: internet)
