The event aims to promote the application of smart technology and innovative business management styles in the tourism industry, creating opportunities for organizations and businesses to connect, promote their brands, and introduce their products. This event also marks the 20th anniversary of the Da Nang Tourism Association (2004-2024).
In the context of a volatile tourism market, in order to maintain its attractiveness and growth, Da Nang city...
Da Nang needs to enhance the visitor experience and develop appropriate strategies. The Da Nang Tourism Festival 2024 is an important opportunity for domestic and international tourism businesses to share experiences, seek cooperation opportunities, and together build a sustainable future for the city's tourism industry.
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The 4th Congress of the Da Nang City Tourism Association, for the term 2024-2029, took place on the afternoon of October 17th. (Photo: ANH DAO) |
Within the framework of the program, several important events will take place, including the 4th Congress of the Da Nang City Tourism Association, term 2024-2029; a seminar on smart tourism; welcoming Famtrip delegations from domestic and international locations; and a large-scale business networking space.
The event was attended by over 300 buyers from various countries such as Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Japan, South Korea, China, and Taiwan (China), as well as over 600 domestic tourism businesses with 80 exhibition booths.
Mr. Cao Tri Dung, Chairman of the Da Nang City Tourism Association, said: "The Da Nang Tourism Festival, which provides tourism products and services, is one of the efforts to build Da Nang into a center for information, exchange, and sharing of updated knowledge and trends in the tourism and service industry."
In addition, the event creates opportunities for international buyers to meet with local tourism product and service providers. Many domestic and international partners return to the event every year, bringing new information as well as suggestions and assessments for Da Nang city.
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Customers search for new tourism products at the exhibition space during the Da Nang Tourism Festival 2024. (Photo: ANH DAO) |
“This is a great opportunity for the city to listen to customer feedback on the expectations and needs of tourists, especially to understand the ‘bottlenecks’ and concerns in the operation of domestic and international tourism and services. Through this, we can contribute to building Da Nang into an increasingly friendly destination for tourists and an ideal city for investment and development by domestic and foreign tourism and service businesses,” Mr. Cao Tri Dung commented.
According to the latest report from the Da Nang Department of Tourism, in the first nine months of the year, the total number of overnight visitors is estimated at 8.67 million, an increase of 33% compared to the same period in 2023, and equivalent to 163% of the same period in 2019.
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The Da Nang Tourism Festival 2024, themed "Smart Connection - Unleashing Innovation," is taking place here. (Photo: ANH DAO) |
Of that total, international visitors are estimated at over 3.17 million, an increase of 30%, equivalent to 134% compared to the same period in 2019; Revenue from accommodation, food and travel in the first nine months of 2024 is estimated at over 26 trillion VND, an increase of 26%, equivalent to 135% compared to the same period in 2019; of which, revenue from accommodation and travel is estimated at over 13 trillion VND, an increase of 37%, equivalent to 152% compared to the same period in 2019.
Regarding the structure of international visitors, compared to 2019, the proportion of visitors from South Korea, China, Thailand, and Japan all decreased, especially the South Korean market which decreased by 8.5%, and China by 13.6%. This decline was offset by growth in some new markets: Taiwan (China) increased by 8.1%, India by 4.2%, Australia by 1.1%, and Russia by 1.4%...
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