Head of the Japanese General Consulate, Yakabe Yoshinori (third from right) joins a photo session with Japanese visitors and Danang tourism department's representatives on the reopening of direct Narita, Japan-Danang air route. - VNS
DANANG (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): On March 26, Vietnam Airlines (VNA) resumed its direct flight service between Danang and Tokyo's Narita Airport, with a flight carrying 180 tourists from Japan to the central city.
The two-year suspension of this flight due to Covid-19 has now ended, which is expected to lead to a full recovery of tourism in the city and growth from the Japanese tourism market.
In celebration of the return of Japanese tourists to Danang, VNA presented three lucky Japanese tourists with return tickets on the flight.
VNA will operate four flights per week from March 26 to June 30 and increase the number to seven flights per week from July 1 to boost investment, trade, and tourism between Japan and central Vietnam.
The resumption of this flight is part of the 2023-27 promotion and cooperation agreement signed by VNA and the central city.
Since the city opened its doors to tourism in March last year, VNA has operated seven out of eight domestic and three international routes connecting Danang and global destinations.
Nguyen Xuan Binh, Vice Director of the city's tourism department, stated that Japan is a key market for the city's tourism. Since last March, 27,000 Japanese tourists have visited the city.
Currently, Danang has 24 direct air routes, of which 16 are international, hosting an average of 100 and 112 flights per day.
The tourism promotion centre of Danang city has partnered with Sunrise Group Asia (Danang) company to boost tourism between the city and Japan.
They will update tourism products and services, as well as provide information on destinations in Danang through two social networks - Danang Fantasticity and Sunrise Danang - to all cities in Japan.
According to a report from the department, the number of Japanese tourists visiting Danang has been experiencing an annual average growth of 15 to 20 per cent.
In addition to the social network campaign, Danang has also opened liaison offices in Tokyo and Yokohama to further enhance tourism, trade, and investment between the two localities.
Last year, Japan opened a Consulate General in Danang to boost tourism and exchanges.
To promote tourism in the upcoming summer season, a music video called "Fantasticity Danang," composed by musician and singer ONLY C, has been released.
The video showcases pristine white sand beaches, mountains, and river views, iconic bridges spanning over the Han River, as well as unique food. Other songs and music videos promoting Danang's tourism, such as "Danang Miss You" by musician Le Cat Trong Ly, "Take You Away" by Jay Quan and Rapper Chi Ca, and "Hello Danang," have also been produced.
Last year, Danang hosted 3.7 million tourists, and these efforts are expected to continue to boost tourism between the city and Japan.
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