In an attempt to promote the development of the local tourism sector, with a focus on stimulating both domestic and foreign visitors to spend more money on shopping, the Da Nang authorities have stressed the need for establishing a speciality and handicrafts supermarket in the city in the near future.  This supermarket, the first of its type in the city, will be built on part of the site of the International Exhibition Fair Centre on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street.

However, some local businesses have expressed concerns about the capital needed to develop their own tourism products, as well as how to attract the shoppers to the supermarket.

Foreign tourists buying souvenirs at the Han Market

They have suggested that the city authorities should provide financial assistance for them, as well as develop the supermarket into a large-scale shopping centre.  Once operational, the supermarket is expected to become one of the city’s popular tourist attractions. 

So far, 8 local enterprises have been given permission from the city’s authorities to enjoy local preferential policies for the development of the local tourism souvenirs industry.  In addition, they are considered to be the pioneers who will sell their products at the new supermarket and encourage other enterprises to do the same.