The first tourists arrived in Da Nang on the first day of Lunar New Year 2024. Photo: dangcongsan.vn

Tien Sa Port is expected to host three international vessels staying overnight with a total of over 3,400 passengers onboard.

Truong Thi Hong Hanh, Director of the municipal Department of Tourism, estimated that visitors to Da Nang will total 362,000, up 23% compared to the same period in 2023, including 172,000 foreign and 190,000 domestic tourists.

In 2024, Da Nang aims to serve more than 8.42 million guests, including 2.5 million foreigners, 13.8% higher than 2023. Revenue from accommodation, dining, and travel services is expected to exceed 1.26 billion USD, up more than 10%.

Last November, Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine headquartered in the UK, named Da Nang, the sole representative of Vietnam, the 2nd in Asia’s top 11 best destinations in 2024.