Da Nang: Goldmine for Middle East tourists thanks to new Dubai flights!

Da Nang: Goldmine for Middle East tourists thanks to new Dubai flights!

On May 27, Tan Van Vuong, deputy director of Da Nang's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced the upcoming Da Nang Enjoyment Festival. The city is actively preparing to welcome Muslim tourists and visitors from the Middle East, seen as an important and potential market for the region. Loud Vietnam.vn Such attention is paid to this market to strengthen Da Nang's position in the field of tourism.

A crucial part of this strategy is the new flight route from Emirates Airlines. From June 2nd, the airline will fly four times a week from Dubai (UAE) via Bangkok (Thailand) to Da Nang. This route is part of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates, which in turn aims to attract discerning tourists from the Middle East as well as Europe. VietnamNet highlights that Da Nang is seeking a strategic position as a destination for this affluent travel market.

Infrastructure and offers for Halal tourists

Da Nang has significantly adapted infrastructure to serve the Halal and Middle Eastern tourist market. This includes organizing training courses and workshops on halal standards for accommodation and catering establishments. Some local hotels have already set up prayer rooms and adapted their food offerings to Halal requirements. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, deputy director of the ministry, explained that the city is already developing a tailored ecosystem to meet the needs of this luxury travel brand.

Da Nang's cuisine is described as particularly appealing to Middle Eastern passengers. Cao Tri Dung, chairman of the Da Nang City Tourism Association, emphasized that the new flight connection greatly facilitates access for tourists from the United Arab Emirates and Europe. The city recognizes that halal tourists are considered a “goldmine” as they bring with them high expenses, long stays and an explicit demand for premium services.

Future vision and market development

In order to develop the market sustainably and ensure long-term growth, Da Nang relies on continuously improving specialized products and services. The city has a strategic vision to diversify and enhance its tourism markets, which includes actively promoting the region as an international destination. The region is increasingly being promoted as a strategic international market to expand access and promote tourism in central Vietnam.

Overall, Emirates Airlines' new service is seen as a major opportunity for Da Nang to target affluent tourist segments and improve international connectivity. The measures and investments in infrastructure and in the adaptation of services are promising steps to further increase the global profile of tourism in central Vietnam.