Between 30 and 40 bike locations will be set up in Hai Chau, Ngu Hanh Son and Son Tra Districts, each with five to 10 bikes. These would be placed near key roads and bus stops to better connect with the city’s public transport system and tourism spots, the city's Transport Department said on Monday. Bike-exclusive lanes will be designated on Bach Dang, Tran Phu, Nguyen Van Linh, Hung Vuong, Le Duan, Tran Hung Dao, Vo Nguyen Giap, Pham Van Dong, Vo Van Kiet and Nguyen Van Thoai Streets, it said. The new service would be managed by a smart bike system, complete with mobile applications and users can pay for the service by hour, day or month, with cash or via online payment methods. Da Nang, the urban hub of central Vietnam, is home to more than 1.2 million people and considered the country's third most important city after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The pilot project comes as the number of personal vehicles in Da Nang grows at 12 percent per year on average for cars and … [Read more...] about Da Nang to trial public bike service to combat traffic jams
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Foreign tourists flock to Da Nang city on New Year day
The Golden Bridge in Da Nang (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The Da Nang Airport in the central coastal city of the same name on January 1 welcomed the first international flight of this year which carried 180 visitors from Hong Kong (China). The tourists on Flight UO550 of the Hong Kong Express arrived at the airport at 7:50 am to a welcome ceremony consisting of art performances, and flower and gift presentation. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 Chinese tourists arrived at Tien Sa port in the afternoon the same day on board of the Italian-registered Costa Atlantica cruiser as the first foreign visitors coming to Da Nang this year on a sea route. Leading officials of the municipal tourism authority said the arrival of the first foreign visitors on the first day of the new year marks the fine start of the city’s tourism industry in 2019. They said they hope the tour will leave deep imprints on the mind of the visitors about the friendly and hospitable locals and scenic … [Read more...] about Foreign tourists flock to Da Nang city on New Year day
Sheraton Grand Da Nang Resort offers exciting family package
From now until September 4 Sheraton Grand Đà Nẵng Resort offers a family package of two nights’ stay in deluxe connecting rooms, including a free room for kids. — Photo courtesy of Sheraton Sheraton Grand Da Nang Resort is offering a family package of two nights’ stay in deluxe connecting rooms, including a free room for kids, starting at VND6.8 million ++ (US$295) per night. From now until September 4 customers booking this package can eat daily breakfast (maximum two parents and two children) at Table 88 Restaurant, get a round trip to the UNESCO world heritage site of Hoi An, kayak for one hour, check out until 3pm, get free wi-fi, complimentary daily ice cream for the kids and welcome drinks. The free room is offered only to children aged under 12 subject to availability. Children will also be offered daily access to the Kid’s Club and free meals from the kid’s menu when dining with their parents. This exciting package is available for … [Read more...] about Sheraton Grand Da Nang Resort offers exciting family package
Da Nang launches e-commerce website
Da Nang city officially launched the e-trade website yesterday – Danangtrade.com.vn/Danangtrade.gov.vn — VNS Photo Tran Ngoc The central city officially launched the e-trade website– Danangtrade.com.vn/Danangtrade.gov.vn – in connection with the local businesses community in the city on Wednesday. The debut of the e-trade website will help local businesses and residents boost online commerce among local enterprises and foreign partners. Deputy director of the municipal industry and trade department, Nguyen Ha Bac said the e-trade wesbite will support local businesses encorporate updated technology into their structure, as well as assist them in procuring material, finance, logistics, consultancy, and human resources training from global partners. It will also boost online sales promotion and makerting among small and medium-sized enterprises. According to the Viet Nam e-Commerce Association (VECOM), the country currently has 53.86 million internet users, … [Read more...] about Da Nang launches e-commerce website
Foreign tourists to Da Nang on the rise
Photo for illustration (Source: infonet.vn)Of this, foreign arrivals were over 819,000, up 58.9% compared to the same period last year. Total tourism turnover in the first quarter was estimated at VND5.583 trillion, up 58.7% over a year earlier or 26% of the year’s plan. In the quarter, the Department submitted the detailed content of the 2018 tourism development plan, An Thuong Tourism area project in Ngu Hanh Son district, and the management and exploitation plan for Nguyen Tat Thanh sea route during the 2018-2020 period, to the city People’s Committee for approval. In addition, it also issued a plan to develop inland waterway tourism in 2018, a plan to manage and adjust travel business activities in 2018 and implement a plan to improve the competitiveness of tour operators during the 2018-2020 period./. BTA … [Read more...] about Foreign tourists to Da Nang on the rise