Danang directly connects to Ahmedabad market

On October 23-24, the Department of Tourism of Da Nang city coordinated with Vietjet Air to organize the opening ceremony of the Da Nang - Ahmedabad (India) flight route and a program to welcome the flight from Ahmedabad (India) - Da Nang.

Delegates performed the opening ceremony of the Da Nang - Ahmedabad (India) flight route on the afternoon of October 23.

On the afternoon of October 23, the opening ceremony of the Da Nang - Ahmedabad (India) flight route took place at the International Departure Terminal, Da Nang International Airport, with the participation of leaders of the Da Nang City People's Committee, Department of Tourism, Central Vietnam Aviation Administration, Da Nang International Airport, Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company, Vietjet Air, press agencies and the presence of Miss Universe India 2024 - Rhea Singha.

In addition, passengers from Ahmedabad (India) to Da Nang were warmly welcomed by leaders of Da Nang People's Committee, Da Nang Department of Tourism, Central Airports Authority, Da Nang International Airport, Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company and Vietjet Air at 06:55 am on October 24 at the International Arrivals Terminal - Da Nang International Airport. Passengers on the flight were given gifts by Da Nang City, had check-in photos taken and enjoyed art performances as soon as they arrived at Da Nang International Airport.

In particular, the Department of Tourism of Da Nang City in collaboration with Vietjet Air invited Miss Universe India 2024 - Rhea Singha and KOLs Ekta Sandhir to relax, experience and make videos and photo sets to promote Da Nang tourist destinations.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairwoman of Da Nang City People's Committee, spoke at the opening ceremony of the Da Nang - Ahmedabad (India) flight route.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairwoman of Da Nang City People's Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi said that the opening of the direct flight route Da Nang - Ahmedabad (India) operated by VietJet Air is of great significance, creating favorable conditions to attract and increase international tourists from Ahmedabad city in particular and Indian tourists to experience attractive destinations, enjoy unique cuisine and enjoy typical tourism products in Da Nang - Asia's leading festival and event destination.

"The Da Nang - Ahmedabad route was launched not only to meet the increasing travel demand between the two countries but also to open up new opportunities for cooperation in the fields of economics, education, culture and technology. Da Nang is a dynamic city with a strong economic development, an international gateway from Central Vietnam to the world. Ahmedabad, a city rich in cultural traditions and a major economic center of India, will be an attractive destination for tourists and investors," said Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi.

Also within the framework of the program, a famtrip delegation of 20 travel companies and a presstrip delegation of 19 journalists from India came to survey Da Nang tourism, conduct interviews and write in-depth articles promoting Da Nang tourism in major Indian newspapers. The delegations will have 4 days to experience typical tourism products of Da Nang city including Sun World Ba Na Hills, Son Tra Peninsula, Linh Ung Pagoda, Ngu Hanh Son, and Hoi An ancient town.

Miss Universe India 2024 - Rhea Singha came to relax, experience and make videos and photos promoting Da Nang tourist destination.

According to Deputy Director of Da Nang City Department of Tourism Tan Van Vuong, India is a potential market for Da Nang tourism. Opening the Da Nang - Ahmedabad (India) flight route is important in promoting the growth of Indian tourists to Da Nang.

"Da Nang tourism industry has been focusing resources to proactively promote the city's tourism image, promote the opening of flights from Da Nang to several cities in India; diversify products and services to form a tourism ecosystem to meet the needs and tastes of Indian tourists; improve service quality and service quality; ensure security for all destinations in Da Nang", said Mr. Vuong.

Mr. Do Xuan Quang, Deputy General Director of Vietjet, said: "Vietjet continues to open new routes to and from India, connecting Da Nang with the country of 1.4 billion people to bring flight opportunities with economical and flexible costs, providing diverse services, meeting all consumer needs of passengers, bringing good flight experiences on green flights, promoting trade and tourism activities between the two countries and the whole region."

Recently, the Da Nang Department of Tourism has organized seminars to share experiences in serving and preparing culinary products and services for the Indian market.

Da Nang has focused on promoting the Indian market since 2018 through many outstanding activities such as organizing programs to introduce Da Nang tourism in Mumbai and New Delhi; organizing to welcome Famtrip delegations representing travel agencies, events, wedding planners from India to survey destinations, infrastructure, and connect with Da Nang tourism businesses; participating in the South Asia Tourism and Travel Fair SATTE; welcoming famtrip delegations and KOLs from Ahmedabad (India) to visit and experience Da Nang; promoting online communication of Da Nang tourism on the Instagram page for the Indian market...

In addition, the city coordinates with tourism - service - culinary businesses, airlines, Da Nang International Airport, Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company and other units to deploy many synchronous solutions to maximize the experience of Indian tourists in particular and specialized international tourists in Da Nang such as: arranging prayer rooms at Da Nang International Airport; supporting the development and communication of the system of restaurants, culinary establishments with Halal certification, Indian cuisine, etc.

In addition, in order to provide tourism businesses, tourist accommodation establishments, international travel companies, food establishments and tourism workers with full practical information and experience in welcoming and serving the Indian tourist market, the Da Nang Department of Tourism has organized seminars to share experiences in serving and preparing culinary products and services for the Indian market and seminars on building products to exploit the Indian market for international tour guides and tour operators...

In the first 9 months of 2024, the city's tourism industry achieved impressive results with 8.67 million overnight guests, of which international visitors reached more than 3.17 million. In particular, the number of visitors from the Indian market reached 139,086, an increase of 4.2% over the same period in 2023, in the context of no direct flights from major cities in India to Da Nang. In 2024, Da Nang city also attracted 4 large weddings of Indian couples with more than 1,200 guests and 20 MICE tourist groups from India with about 3,000 guests.

Flight information Danang – Ahmedabad (India):

The route is operated with a frequency of 2 round trips per week by Airbus A320 aircraft, 180 seats/flight, specific operating schedule:

Flight	Flight number	Departure time	Landing	Frequency	Aircraft type
DAD – AMD	VJ1971	19:10	23:25	2 flights/week (4, 7)	A320
AMD - DAD	VJ1972	0h25	6:55	2 flights/week (5, CN)

Source: https://toquoc.vn/da-nang-ket-noi-truc-tiep-voi-thi-truong-ahmedabad-an-do-20241023172308789.htm