Hoai River (Source: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The tourism sector of the centralcity of Da Nang has made efforts to ensure the best conditions for the upcomingAPEC Economic Leaders’ Week.
The municipal Department of Tourism has instructed localhotels to serve the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in terms of accommodation,security, food safety, and services.
Six tours have been developed to serve reporters during the Week,namely Ngu Hanh Son Mountain – Cham museum, Ba Na Hills, Ngu Hanh Son – Hoi AnAncient Town, Da Nang – Hue Ancient City, Than Tai Mountain; and boat tours on theHan River.
Video clips have been made to promote local tourism, plusthree kiosks displaying tourism handbooks in the international media centre. TheAPEC Da Nang 2017 Smile Campaign has been launched across the city.
Local tourism agencies, hotels and the management board ofSon Tra peninsula were instructed not to organise tours to the peninsula duringthe APEC Summit Week from November 2-11.
Besides preparation for the event in terms of infrastructurefacilities and human resources, the sector has also directed local hospitalitytraining institutions to enhance skills for staff at resorts, restaurants andhotels. About 13,500 hospitality workers will serve guests during the week.
The APEC Economic Leaders’ Week is expectedto bring together heads of state and some 10,000 delegates from 21 APEC membereconomies.
Established in 1989, APEC comprises Australia,Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Japan, the Republicof Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, thePhilippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the US, andVietnam.-VNA
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