On December 25, the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism announced that in 2025, the city welcomed over 17.3 million overnight visitors, a 15% increase compared to 2024.
Of these, international visitors exceeded 7.6 million, surging by 25%, while domestic visitors reached nearly 9.7 million, up by 8%. Revenue from accommodation, dining, and travel services hit approximately VND 60 trillion, a 21% rise.
Transport infrastructure and destination connectivity remained key drivers of tourism growth. In 2025, Da Nang recorded over 48,000 flights, a 12.4% increase, including more than 20,200 international flights.
International tourists exploring the ancient town of Hoi An, Da Nang
Sea tourism saw over 43,000 visitors across 36 cruises, a 21% increase. Rail and inland waterway routes also maintained steady growth, diversifying visitor sources.
Alongside the surge in visitors, travel and tourism services were tightly regulated, with gradual quality improvements. The city now boasts 707 travel agencies and over 6,800 licensed tour guides.
Numerous demand stimulation programs, market promotions, and support for businesses adopting technology and developing new products have been launched, focusing on high-value segments like MICE tourism, golf, weddings, and beach resorts, targeting markets in the Middle East and CIS regions.
Promotion and marketing efforts were intensified through major international tourism events, seminars, and festivals. Notably, in 2025, Da Nang operated 26 regular routes, including 18 international routes, with new and restored flights to Osaka (Japan), Yangon (Myanmar), and Dubai. Multi-platform communication campaigns, aligned with the “Friendly, Quality, Safe Da Nang” image, were implemented to enhance destination competitiveness.
Despite positive outcomes, the city’s tourism sector acknowledged challenges: slow development of new tourism products, underutilized potential in water entertainment and river tourism, uneven workforce quality, and localized issues with touting and street vending.
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