As part of their ongoing working trip to China, a group of Da Nang city's government officials, led by municipal People’s Council Chairman Luong Nguyen Minh Triet, attended the 2023 International Mayors' Forum on Tourism in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, on September 4, Da Nang Today reported.

Held from September 3 - 6, the forum attracts 500 delegates from 59 countries. A short film introducing Da Nang tourism was screened at the event.

The delegation of Da Nang city leaders attended the 2023 China International Tourism City Mayors Forum in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, China. Source: NDO

At the same time, the municipal Department of Tourism and the Department of Foreign Affairs presented two main topics themed ‘Building Da Nang into a community tourism destination’ and ‘Digital transformation promotes innovation and development of tourism cities’ at the forum.

The purpose of the forum is to propose policies to support the development of inter-regional and inter-national tourism in an effective and sustainable manner; as well as contribute to promoting cooperation in cultural tourism and developing suitable tourism products to lure more international tourists, especially after China reopens its borders to foreign tourists.

Earlier on September 3, the delegation of Da Nang had a working session with leaders of Henan province.

Triet expressed his delight at visiting and working in Henan province. He also sent his thanks to leaders of Henan province for their respectful welcome, especially for inviting Da Nang to attend the 2023 International Mayors' Forum on Tourism.

Da Nang People’s Council Chairman Luong Nguyen Minh Triet (left) meeting with the leader of China's Henan province. Source: NDO

On behalf of the delegation, Triet briefed Chinese hosts on Da Nang's socio-economic achievements since the beginning of the year, as well as introduced the city's potential, strengths, and development orientation in the coming time.

During the meeting, leaders of the two localities exchanged a number of bilateral cooperation programmes in the fields of tourism; investment; the opening of air routes to Da Nang; cultural, sports, tourism and people-to-people exchange activities; and others.

Currently, Da Nang’s tourism industry is promoting and advertising destinations to the Chinese market; while also developing MICE tourism and high-end resorts aimed at the high-spending Chinese segment. The city is projected to host 200,000-300,000 Chinese tourists this year.

According to the General Statistics Office, in the first half of 2023, Vietnam welcomed 557,151 Chinese visitors. Vietnam has been one of the five largest suppliers of tourists to China for many years.

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