Da Nang to host Routes Asia 2022 in June

The People’s Committee of Da Nang city has recently issued a plan on the organisation of the Routes Asia 2022 in June with a capital of 15 billion VND (656,000 USD).
Da Nang to host Routes Asia 2022 in June ảnh 1A corner of Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – The People’s Committee of Da Nang city has recentlyissued a plan on the organisation of the Routes Asia 2022 in June with acapital of 15 billion VND (656,000 USD).

As the only route development event dedicated to AsiaPacific, Routes Asia, held annually by Informa Routes, provides a platform forthe region's airlines, airports, tourism authorities and aviation stakeholdersto meet, share best practice and come together to develop network strategiesand ensure future air service development across Asia Pacific.

This year’s event will be hosted by Da Nang from June 6-8,introducing the central city’s image and potential to around 500 internationalparticipants.

It is also expected to help the city resume internationalroutes after impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and attract more investment inthe aviation sector.

Routes Asia 2022 will comprise of 19 activities and events,with three held by Informa Routes and the remaining by the Vietnamese city./.
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