Google’s research methodology compares the number of hotel searches with travel dates in 2020 to a similar assessment of searches from 2018 for travel dates in 2019 to form the list.

Da Nang received 3.5 million foreign tourists in 2019, up 22.5% over 2018.

According to the list, Da Nang was followed by Sao Paolo, Brazil; Seoul, the Republic of Korea; Tokyo, Japan; Tel Aviv, Israel; Marseille, France; Vienna, Austria; Bangkok, Thailand; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Perth, Australia.

Da Nang was also named as the top trending summer vacation destination in 2019 by American Express Travel based off its US Card Member’s proprietary booking data and year-on-year growth.

Da Nang topped the list with growth of 97% thanks to the expansion of new modernist hotels, apartments and restaurants.

Da Nang received 3.5 million foreign tourists in 2019, up 22.5% over 2018, with the highest number of arrivals coming from the Republic of Korea, China, Japan and Hong Kong (China).

Vietjet launches new Da Nang - Tokyo route

Vietnam’s private budget carrier Vietjet Air on October 31 officially launched the fifth international flight from Vietnam to Japan, connecting the coastal city of Da Nang with Haneda Airport in of Tokyo.

Roadshow promotes Da Nang’s tourism in Thailand

The central city of Da Nang held an event in Bangkok, Thailand on October 24 to promote its tourism to Thai travel companies and connect them with Vietnamese partners.

Da Nang to host international IT events in October

A string of important IT events will be held in the central coastal city of Da Nang from October 21-24, helping promote cooperation among Vietnamese and foreign IT firms, the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) said on October 16.

ATF U14 & Under Junior Series – Grade A kicks off in Da Nang

The Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) U14 & Under Junior Series Da Nang Cup 2019 – Grade A opened at Tuyen Son Sport Village in the central city of Da Nang on October 12.

Da Nang marathon calls for efforts to protect children from sexual abuse

More than 300 volunteers who are athletes, officials from agencies, students and locals in the central city of Da Nang joined a marathon on October 1 to call for stronger public awareness of preventing trafficking and sexual abuse against children.

Source: NDO