Leaders of Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Visit and Congratulate Da Nang Tourism Association on Vietnamese Entrepreneurs' Day (October 13)

On the occasion of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs' Day (October 13, 2026), a delegation of leaders from the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, led by Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Deputy Director of the Department, visited, presented flowers, and congratulated the Da Nang Tourism Association at Furama Resort Danang.

The meeting took place in a warm and open atmosphere, demonstrating the close bond and partnership between the state management agency and the tourism business community in the journey of developing the city's spearhead economic sector. Participants of the Warm Meeting

The delegation of the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism was led by Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Deputy Director of the Department, with the participation of representatives from the Department's specialized divisions and the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center. Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the Da Nang Tourism Association were Mr. Cao Tri Dung, Chairman of the Association; Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh, Vice Chairman of the Association and Chairman of the Da Nang Hotel Association; Mr. Le Dinh Nam, Vice Chairman of the Association and Chairman of the Da Nang Destination and Event Association, along with representatives from the Association's Executive Board. Recognizing the Active Contributions of the Tourism Business Community

Speaking at the meeting, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An highly appreciated the role and practical, effective activities of the Da Nang Tourism Association over the years. The Association not only represents the voice of the business community but is also an important partner, always accompanying the city's tourism industry in market promotion, product development, service quality improvement, and destination brand building. In particular, in the context of the tourism industry's strong transformation, the proactiveness and connection capabilities of the Association and its affiliated sub-associations have created new vitality and increased competitiveness for Da Nang tourism. Impressive Growth Results of Da Nang Tourism in the First 9 Months of 2026

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An also shared about the performance of the city's tourism industry in the first 9 months of 2026 with highly outstanding growth figures. Specifically, the total number of guests served by accommodation establishments reached 15.86 million, an increase of 26.4% over the same period. In particular, the number of international visitors recorded an impressive breakthrough, reaching 7.73 million, up 28.7%. Regarding economic indicators, revenue from the accommodation and catering sector reached VND 52,945 billion, up 26.2%, while travel service revenue reached VND 4,028 billion, corresponding to an increase of 16.5%. These positive results are testament to the strong recovery of Da Nang tourism, while recognizing the practical contributions from the community of accommodation, travel, destination, and event service businesses in the area. Da Nang Tourism Association Actively Connects Markets with Many New Initiatives On behalf of the Da Nang Tourism Association, Mr. Cao Tri Dung, Chairman of the Association, sincerely thanked the timely attention and encouragement of the leaders of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to the city's tourism business community. Danang International Travel Festival 2026 (DITF 2026) One of the key activities highlighted by Mr. Cao Tri Dung is the Danang International Travel Festival 2026 (DITF 2026). The event is scheduled to take place on October 17 and 18, 2026, at the Ariyana Convention Centre Danang, attracting more than 350 reputable domestic and international travel buyers, along with a large number of hotels, travel agencies, and service providers. In addition, the Chairman of the Da Nang Tourism Association also proposed several solutions to improve the efficiency of tourism promotion in the coming time, emphasizing the connection between management agencies and businesses, focusing on exploiting potential markets, and linking destination promotion with the development of new flight routes. Affirming the Position of a Leading Dynamic Association in the Country Over the years, the Da Nang Tourism Association has gradually affirmed its position as one of the most dynamic and initiative-rich professional associations in the country. Through specialized sub-associations such as Hotels, Travel, Destinations, and Events, the Association has built a solid network connecting businesses with management agencies and international partners. Not stopping at promotional work, the Association also actively contributes ideas to policy-making, improves the quality of human resources, promotes digital transformation, and guides the development of green, sustainable tourism. Overview Towards a Sustainable Development Future

The meeting on the occasion of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs' Day on October 13 not only carries the meaning of gratitude for the contributions of the tourism business community, but also affirms the strategic cooperative relationship between the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Da Nang Tourism Association. With the close companionship of the city government and the proactive, creative spirit of the business community, Da Nang tourism promises to continue to break through, affirming its position as a leading international tourism destination, rich in identity and sustainably developed.