On May 17th, the Da Nang city People’s Committee announced its decision establishing the Department of Tourism, on the foundation of separating the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in order to better manage the developing tourism industry.

The establishment received the Prime Minister’s nod in principle and was approved by the municipal People’s Council (term 8), tenure 2011-2016.

Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Huynh Duc Tho (second, from the left) presented the decisions for appointment leaders of the Department of Culture and Sports.

Mr. Ngo Quang Vinh, former Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, was appointed to be Director of the Department of Tourism. Mr. Huynh Van Hung, Director of the Da Nang Radio - Television Station, was assigned as Director of the Department of Culture and Sports.

Earlier, Ho Chi Minh city, Hanoi and Quang Ninh also established Departments of Tourism./.

( VNF )