Da Nang welcomes first international cruise ship after COVID-19 hiatus

French-flagged cruise ship Le Lape'rouse with over 200 foreign holidaymakers aboard docked at Tien Sa port on October 9, becoming the first of its kind to visit the central coastal city of Da Nang after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The foreign holidaymakers aboard the cruise ship Le Lape'rouse. (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang (VNA) – French-flagged cruise ship LeLape'rouse with over 200 foreign holidaymakers aboard docked at Tien Sa porton October 9, becoming the first of its kind to visit the central coastal city of Da Nang after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The passengers, mainly from Europe and the US, were presented with flowers and gifts by representatives of the municipal Department of Tourism at awelcome ceremony held at the port.

They are scheduled to visit tourist destinations in the city, andHoi An ancient city in the neighbouring province of Quang Nam.

At the ceremony, Huynh Thi Huong Lan, deputy director of themunicipal centre for tourism promotion, affirmed the city remains an attractivedestination to international tourists.

The local authorities will work with relevant agencies topromote the development of maritime tourism in the time to come, she stressed.

Le Lape'rouse is on a journey to explore the coast and famouslandmarks of Vietnam, lasting between 8 and 11 days. This is a new programme for Asiaof the five-star cruise ship./.

VNA

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