Da Nang and Phuket seek to boost tourism cooperation
VOV.VN - Da Nang (Vietnam) and Phuket (Thailand) are seeking to sign a memorandum of understanding on friendship and cooperation, especially in the field of tourism which is the strength of the two localities.
Le Trung Chinh, head of the Da Nang administration, was speaking at a reception for Narong Woonciew, governor of Phuket, in the municipal headquarters on August 8.
Chinh cited Thai media saying Da Nang is chosen by many international tourists for its impressive tourist products and developed infrastructure systems including seaports and an international airport, as well as its airy urban landscape and fresh air. For these reasons, Thai tourists to Da Nang have grown considerably since 2020.
In addition to tourism, Chinh said Da Nang encourages more Thai investors, including those from Phuket, to come and seek investment opportunities in local potential fields such as information technology, high-tech industry, seaport and airport upgrade.
“We are committed to creating favourable conditions for investors and tourists from Thailand, in general and Phuket in particular, to seek investment and travel opportunities in Da Nang,” Chinh told his guest.
Governor Woonciew welcomed Chinh’s proposals, noting that Phuket received more than 22,000 Vietnamese holidaymakers in the first seven months of this year, an increase of 142% year on year. He proposed that Da Nang consider opening direct air routes to Thai localities, including Phuket, to facilitate people’s travel between the two sides.
The Governor also expressed Phuket’s desires to enhance cooperation with Da Nang in the fields of health care and human resource training in tourism services.
