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Da Nang to host international tourism festival in October

A highlight of the event will be the B2B networking session “Buyers Meet Sellers”, held throughout the two days to connect travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, and service providers.

Artists from the Republic of Korea perform in a cultural exchange with local residents and visitors in Da Nang. (Photo: VNA)
Artists from the Republic of Korea perform in a cultural exchange with local residents and visitors in Da Nang. (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang (VNA) – The second Da Nang International Travel Festival, one of the largest networking events in Vietnam’s tourism industry, will take place from October 16 – 17 at the central coastal city’s Ariyana Convention Centre.

The festival is jointly organised by the Da Nang Tourism Association and HorecFex Vietnam, which specialises in hospitality, restaurants, and catering services. Around 2,000 delegates are anticipated, including representatives from more than 200 domestic travel businesses and 120 international companies from key markets such as Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Japan, China, India, and Russia.

A highlight of the event will be the B2B networking session “Buyers Meet Sellers”, held throughout the two days to connect travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, and service providers. This activity is expected to broaden partnership networks, generate new cooperation agreements, and attract more international visitors to Vietnam.

Nguyen Duc Quynh, Founder and President of HorecFex Vietnam, said the festival aims to become a prestigious annual event in the region, helping enhance the reputation and global profile of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

The event will also feature workshops and forums on destination marketing, focusing on brand promotion, sustainable development, and effective use of the cultural and heritage values of central Vietnam.

Additionally, the Da Nang Tourism Association will host seminars and thematic discussions to support enterprises in improving service quality, competitiveness, and business efficiency. /.

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