A discussion took place recently between the Da Nang authorities and local travel agents, accommodation providers and airlines.  The event, entitled “Da Nang - A Safe and Attractive Destination”, was chaired by the municipal People’s Committee Vice Chairman, Mr Huynh Duc Tho.

During the discussions, the participants agreed solutions to further promote the development of the city’s tourism sector.  The focus will be on advertising the tourism image of the city, and exploiting its key potential foreign tourist markets.  Top priority will be given to providing financial assistance to organise press conferences with foreign media agencies, and enhancing the city’s tourism promotion through the organisation of roadshows and famtrips.  An emphasis will be on promoting the opening of more direct flights from foreign countries to Da Nang, as well as diversifying the tourism products, improving their quality, and ensuring reasonable prices.  More measures will also be taken to effectively manage the tourism environment and culture.

An overview of the discussion

Representatives from Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air pledged that they will offer discounts on their tickets, and open more domestic and international flights to bring more visitors to the city.

The Vietnamese online edition of a tourist support website, which has been designed by the Department of Information and Communications, is expected to be launched on 30 August.  Three months later, its English online version will make its debut. 

In addition, the city’s wifi system will be upgraded to allow more visitors to access at the same time.

In his closing speech, Vice Chairman Tho stressed the need for local travel companies to take the initiative and shift their focus to other international markets instead of China, such as Japan, South Korea, Russia, and Eastern Europe.  They were also asked to remember that it is the domestic tourism market which contributes most to the revenue of the city's tourism sector.