Central tourism hub launches ‘Enjoy Đà Nẵng’ programme

Đà Nẵng city launches its tourism promotion programme in attracting 8.4 million tourists in 2024. More than 10,000 vouchers worth VNĐ5 billion (US$200,000) have been offered for tourists visiting the city. VNS Photo Công Thành

ĐÀ NẴNG — More than 10,000 vouchers with an estimated value of VNĐ5 billion (US$200,000) have been offered for tourists visiting the city during the promotion programme titled "Enjoy Đà Nẵng" in year-around flooded festivals.

The city’s tourism department said a series of festivals have been listed in the festive schedule from March to the end of this year, creating different options for international and domestic travellers for summer vacations and exploring entertainment events in 2024.

Deputy director of the city’s tourism promotion agency Trương Lan Hương said at least 5,000 triathletes would join the annual Vinfast Ironman 70.3 Vietnam, while thousands of visitors and athletes will be taking part in the ASEAN School Sports Games, the Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival, BRG Open Golf Championship, Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival and International street arts event.

Two visitors from Huế enjoy a new launched tourism train trip between Huế and Đà Nẵng cities. The central city of Đà Nẵng has boosted tourism promotion in 2024. VNS Photo Công Thành

Hương said thousands of vouchers have been reserved for gastronomers, accommodation, fireworks festival and food tour service at night.

“Hàn River and iconic colourful light-flooded bridges will be rendezvous for all tourists exploring the amazing night of Đà Nẵng on river cruises and friendly vehicles. The city has introduced Bạch Đằng pedestrian street to create a tranquil space for all tourists on the Hàn River banks,” she said.

A fireworks performance decorates the Hàn River at night. The city will host series of festivals and events to lure visitors to the city in 2024. Photo courtesy of Lê Lâm

“The city will offer gifts for 100 couples hosting wedding parties in Đà Nẵng, or spending honeymoon in the city as well. We also reserve promotions for couples booking Đà Nẵng as a favourite destination for their wedding anniversary,” Hương said.

A report from the city’s tourism department unveiled 1.88 million tourists, of which 600,000 are international, had stayed in the city in the first quarter of this year, a 23.4 per cent increase in comparison to the same period last year.

A beach view on the Sơn Trà Peninsula in Đà Nẵng City. The tourism hub in central Việt Nam offers different beach trips and sport activities for families and friends. VNS Photo Công Thành

Nearly 10,000 flights carried 1.6 million passengers to the city in the first three months of 2024. International flights accounted for 50 per cent of total flights in the first quarter, it said.

The city plans to resume and launch five air routes connecting Đà Nẵng with Taichung City and Kaohsiung City of Taiwan (China), Vientiane, Laos, Manila, the Philippines and chartered flights from Fukushima, Japan in the second quarter.

Đà Nẵng, in co-operation with Thừa Thiên - Huế province and Việt Nam Railway Corporation has offered two pairs of train serving tourists with check-in and gastronomy space during the three-hour trip between Đà Nẵng and Huế.

Runners enjoy beach track in the annual Đà Nẵng International Marathon. The sport event often draws thousands of athletes and families in summer. Photo courtesy of  Pulse Active

The tourism hub in central Việt Nam, which was designed as a destination of Meeting, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibition (MICE) events, has a target of hosting 8.4 million visitors in 2024.

More than 9,000 runners alone joined the 2024 Đà Nẵng International Marathon on March 24.

Early this year, some of the city’s resorts were chosen as ideal venues for Indian couples' weddings and accommodation for their relatives and friends to stay for several days. VNS