(VEN) - The new international terminal of Da Nang International Airport has been operated for more than one year, helping prevent overload at the old terminal and serving the growing the number of foreign visitors to Da Nang. Vietnam Economic News’ Ha Huong interviewed Le Khac Hong, General Director of the Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT) - the project’s investor. What changes has the airport undergone since the new terminal was put into use? Da Nang International Terminal officially came into operation on May 19, 2017 following 17 months of construction, successfully serving the ASEAN Summit Week. The new terminal has created a new, better face for Da Nang International Airport and has contributed to the success of APEC events, helping promote the image of Da Nang as a dynamic, modern and friendly city in the eyes of international friends. The new terminal has doubled the airport’s service capacity, facilitating the … [Read more...] about Da Nang International Terminal: Effective investment
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Da Nang sees strong growth in high-end accommodation services
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Da Nang city (Photo: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort) Hanoi (VNA) – Many businesses operating in accommodation services in the central city of Da Nang have worked to improve their service quality, as the high-end accommodation segment is growing and investment in the segment projected to continue to rise in coming time. Many accommodation establishments of three- to five-star are being built in the city, creating a foundation for development of middle- and high-end tourism. Major projects under construction include the Ariyana Beach Resort and Suites Da Nang, JW Marriot, Hilton Bach Dang, My Khe Duc Long, Four Points by Sheraton, Golden Bay and Hai An, among others. According to the municipal Tourism Department, domestic and foreign investment has been strongly poured into tourism services, especially in high-end tourism products. In addition to infrastructure, investors also paid attention to human resources … [Read more...] about Da Nang sees strong growth in high-end accommodation services
Tourism contributes remarkably to Da Nang’s economic development
The tourism sector has contributed to promoting Da Nang’s images, giving a facelift to the city, creating more jobs, and improving the environment and living conditions of local people, he said. Bui Dao Thai Truong, Project Director of Germany’s Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, suggested that Da Nang should organise more tourism events, roadshows and fairs while increasing connectivity with travel agencies and airlines, training foreign languages for local tour guides, and making use of social networks to promote tourism. French village - an attractive destination in the tourism area of Ba Na Hills, Da Nang He suggested local authorities focus on middle and long term strategies such as improving means of transport, promoting eco-tourism near seaports and creating unique tourism products that are friendly to the environment. At the same time, the city needs to improve tourism infrastructure and developing human resources, he recommended. Other experts … [Read more...] about Tourism contributes remarkably to Da Nang’s economic development
Da Nang: project hopes to revive ancient coastal villages
An ancient well in Son Tra district (Source: baodanang.vn) Da Nang (VNA) – Son Tra district in the central city of Da Nang has almost completed research and preparations for a project to bring community arts into living space and preserve ancient coastal villages. The project has its origin in the idea of local famous photographer Nguyen Van My, also known as My Dung, a member of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists. After receiving permission of the municipal People’s Committee, the district began studying and surveying the target area, which covers An Tan and An Don coastal villages in the district’s An Hai Bac ward with a combined area of 5.2ha. Based on the proposal of photographer Nguyen Van My, the project is seeking an appropriate solution to preserve the status quo of the two villages besides the Han river, where the special architectural characteristics of traditional Vietnamese villages are still kept almost intact. Such interesting features … [Read more...] about Da Nang: project hopes to revive ancient coastal villages
Da Nang and Hokkaido to launch direct flight
An aircraft of Vietnam Airlines lands at Da Nang International Airport. — VNS Photo Cong Thanh Da Nang and Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture plan to upgrade the current charter flight service to a regular air route between the two cities to boost their investment, tourism and trade, according to a Japanese official. Member of Hokkaido Prefectural council, Chiba Hidemori called for the direct flight in a meeting with Da Nang city’s leadership last week. Hidemori, chairman of the Viet Nam-Japan Friendship Association of Hokkaido, said cultural and trade exchanges and investment have been enhanced between the two sides since 2013, and the direct chartered flight resulted from positive co-operation between the two localities. Vice chairman of the city’s People’s Committee, Ho Ky Minh said Da Nang had inked memorandums of understanding on investment and co-operation with Yokohama, Kawasaki and Sakai, and built relationships with 15 other cities in Japan. Minh asked … [Read more...] about Da Nang and Hokkaido to launch direct flight