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Furama Resort Danang Named Winner At The Guide Awards 2017-2018
Furama Resort Danang, the five-star culinary beach resort in Vietnam, has just been granted the “Green Lotus – The Ultimate in Luxury in Danang” certificate under the prestigious The Guide Awards 2017-2018, conducted by The Guide magazine (Vietnam Economic Times).
The Guide Awards is a prestigious/notable tourism award in Vietnam that promotes and promotes Vietnam’s tourism image as well as honors individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to improving the quality of tourism service.
The “Green Lotus” certificate aims to honor outstanding tourism enterprises for their significant contribution towards the development of Vietnam’s non-smoke industry as well as for their active involvement in environmental protection.
In 2015, the Danang Furama Resort was awarded the “For the Green Environment” award by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to recognize the resort’s positive efforts towards the ecological environment of the city as well as in the local tourism business. In addition, this “Green Oasis” has also been honored as the Asian-ASEAN Forum voted as one of the “Green Hotels” typical. “Go Green @Fabulous Furama” – a green tree for the resort’s loyal customers, is a significant event in the chain of connecting customers with nature, enhancing the cohesion of traveler.
According to Matthias Wiesmann, General Manager of Furama Resort Danang: “This year, under the theme of Tourism and Digital Transformation, Furama and the tourism industry thoroughly understands the impact of digital technology on the development of modern tourism. Tourism development, coupled with digital technology is an indispensable trend, however sustainable tourism development and environmental protection are always a key factor that enterprises should pay attention to.”
“Furama Resort is proud to be once again recognised as a 5-star luxury resort keeping up with technology as well as being a “green oasis” of Central Vietnam tourism.”, added Matthias.
Reputed as the best culinary beach resort in Vietnam and overlooking one of the six most gorgeous beaches in the world, Furama Danang comprises of 198 resort rooms and 56 two-to-four bedroom pool villas, featuring tasteful décor designed in a traditional Vietnamese style and a touch of French colonial architecture and Champa artefacts. Furama Resort Danang is part of the Ariyana Tourism Complex, including Furama Resort, Furama Villas, and the new Ariyana Beach Resort & Suites project, with more than 1,000 apartments, and the Ariyana Convention Centre, where a week-long series of APEC Danang meetings and related events were held in November, 2017.
Techfest Vietnam 2018
Ariyana Convention Centre Danang will host the Techfest Viet Nam 2018 from 29 November – 1 December. Themed “From here to Global”, this year’s event is expected to attract over 4500 attendants, a large number of foreign investors, overseas Vietnamese, and 200 startup business people from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, and China.
The event will feature many fascinating activities. Included will be a scientific workshop on incentive policies for the development of a creative and innovative startup ecosystem, a dialogue between Prime Minister and young startup business people, a thematic seminar on how to develop creative and innovative startup businesses in the aspects of agricultural and healthcare technologies, tourism and finance, and a final round of a startup contest.
Startups participating will be divided into 8 startup technology villages: Edtech, Fintech, Agritech, Tourism, Industry 4.0, Impact and Startup supporting community.
Ariyana Convention Centre Danang
107 Vo Nguyen Giap, Khue My Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Danang City
T: 84-236 3847 888/333
E: ssm.hcm@furamavietnam.com
W: www.ariyanacentre.com
Furama Resort Danang And Ariyana Convention Centre Proudly Attend “Hue, Danang, Quang Nam Tourism Products Introduction To Singapore”
Representatives from the Culinary Beach Resort – Furama Da Nang and Ariyana Convention Centre participated in the tourism product introduction for Hue, Danang and Quang Nam to Singapore held at Pan Pacific Singapore, to connect domestic tourism companies with international travel agents. The event welcomed 31 members from 19 tour operators and distinctive tourism enterprises from these cities and provinces.
The Hue, Danang and Quang Nam tourism product introduction event took place on October 16th 2018, prior to ITB Asia – Singapore 2018 which was scheduled for October 17th, 18th and 19th, 2018. Singapore is one of the prime markets with high purchasing demands for Southeast Asian tourism.
“This [program] is expected to evolve into an annual event, aims to connect Singapore to these 3 destinations; not only for demonstrating the products but also showing the willingness of domestic enterprises. We believe that the central Vietnam region will offer a variety of choices for customers. Moreover, our partners will make use of this opportunity to showcase the destination to other potential markets,” said Mr. Tran Chi Cuong, Deputy Director of Danang Tourism Department.
According to Mr. Shankar Daniel, representative of Furama Resort Danang and Ariyana Convention Centre office in Singapore: “The Singapore market recognises that Furama Resort Danang and Ariyana Convention Centre have all the right ingredients for a successful conference, meeting and gala dinner, with the right infrastructure, space and size to accommodate all kind of events. MICE planners and companies want their qualifiers to bring back unforgettable memories and experiences, to share with their colleagues, family and friends to build their business opportunities. Furama Resort Danang and Ariyana Convention Centre has set the pace to become clients’ preferred choice.”
Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh, Vice Chairman of Danang Hotel Association, Deputy General Director of Furama Resort Danang, opined: “The frequency of 4 direct flights/day from Singapore serves as a good premise for Danang to promote and attract tourists from Singapore market. With the existing expertise in organising MICE events and the only one-hour by flight distance, Da Nang and the Central Region are well-qualified to become an attractive destination for the Singaporean market. What we have to do now is creating connections and providing tourism products and services which meet the needs of Singapore clients. For the first 3 quarters of 2018, the number of Singapore visitors to Da Nang has reached 16,286; tourism researches have not seen Singapore being in the top ten international tourism markets for Danang. The number of Singaporean visitors to the Central Region is still modest, it is undoubtedly an important market as Singapore is the central hub of more than just Asia, gathering and connecting worldwide event planners. Singapore is a crucially prime market that we need to target.”
The ITB Asia 2018 with the “Travel Reimagined” theme will discuss MICE tourism topics and technological issues in modern tourism industry. Within the framework of the fair, the Culinary Beach Resort Furama Danang and Ariyana Convention Centre hosted a gala dinner party, creating a platform to connect key partners with potential buyers at the event.
“Savor Fall Flavors” – 3 Fantastic Drinks For Your Autumn At Furama Resort Danang
This autumn, the luxurious Hai Van Lounge from Furama Resort Danang is delighted to introduce to you an exciting promotional program on various delicious drinks:
- Hanoi Egg Coffee
Taste the renowned Hanoi drink – Egg coffee or Ca phe trung, a perfect combination of Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and egg yolk. Enjoy 28% off the original price, now only at VND 60,000++/glass from 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily.
- Furama Milk Tea
Come have a sip of our new favorite milk tea choices featuring Traditional and Matcha flavors and enjoy from a discount of 28% on the original price, only at VND 60,000++/glass. Served daily from 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
- Espresso Martini
This October, try the classic pick-me-up post-dinner cocktail Espresso Martini with the fascinating Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion from 8:30 PM – 2:00 AM daily, at only VND 180,000++/glass while enjoying enchanting Jazz melodies from our Filipino band.
“The More The Merrier” – Italian Pizza Combo For Lunch
At only VND 670,000 net, exceed your lunch with our fantastic lunch pizza combo including 02 big Pizzas, 01 big Salad and 05 glasses of soft drinks for maximum 5 people at the fabulous Don Cipriani’s Italian Restaurant. Served at lunch only, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM daily.
For reservation, please contact our F&B hotline at +84 236 651 9999 or email fb@furamavietnam.com.
Don Cipriani’s Italian Restaurant, Furama Resort Danang
103-105 Vo Nguyen Giap, Khue My Ward, Ngu Hanh Son Dist., Danang City, Vietnam
Ariyana Convention Centre The Venue For The 16th Vietnam National Congress Of Cardiology
The 16th Vietnam National Congress of Cardiology entitled “Cardiology in the New Era: Personalized Approaches for Complex Issues” took place at the Ariyana Convention Centre from October 5th-7th 2018.
Organised by the Vietnam National Heart Association, the event attracted the participation of 2,000 domestic and foreign professors, doctors, pharmacists, and cardiologists with nearly 600 reports and research projects by leading heart experts on updated issues related to cardiology, along with nearly 200 satellite symposiums and exhibition from international pharmaceutical companies.
Once again, Ariyana Convention Centre takes pride in having had the honor to be the ideal venue for such a grand-scale health and research event.
New Flight Routes Connecting Danang With Major Asian Cities
Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Danang starting this December 19 as the third Vietnamese destination on the award-winning airline’s rapidly expanding global network. The flights will operate on a four times weekly basis, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Equipment of choice will be the Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class.
The inaugural flight will depart Doha at 02:30 local, arriving in Da Nang at 13:20 local, with the return departing at 19:15 local, arriving back in Doha for 23:45 local.
Regular flight schedule:
→ Doha-Da Nang
- Mondays and Saturdays
Departs 07:15 local.
Arrives 18:05 local. - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Departs 20:10 local.
Arrives 07:01 local next day.
→ Da Nang-Doha
- Mondays and Saturdays
Departs 19:35 local.
Arrives 00:05 local next day. - Wednesdays and Fridays
Departs 08:30 local.
Arrives 13:00 local.
Besides Doha- Danang route, the first non-stop flights from Da Nang to Japan executed by Vietnam Airlines will begin on 28 October. The airline will use an Airbus A321 with services meeting 4-star standards to cover the 2,114 miles (3,403 kilometres) from Da Nang to Japan’s Osaka City, with flights taking around four and a half-hours. The airline will operate 7 return flights each week. The non-stop flights will depart from Da Nang at 00:20am and from Osaka at 09:30am local time.This will be the 11th air route to Japan operated by the Vietnam Airlines after those from Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to Japanese cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
Vietnam Airlines is currently Viet Nam’s biggest carrier amongst those operating routes between Viet Nam and Japan, with an average of 70 flights per week.
Danaksara Restraurant – Homely Vietnamese Family Meals
The newly opened Danaksara restaurant, nestled in the heart of the fabulous Furama Villas Danang, was officially launched on 10th July 2018.
This latest high-concept restaurant makes the culinary beach resort a gourmet destination for all traditional food culture seekers, with a nostalgic ambience that recalls historical memoirs of the country embraced in the diversified traditional Danang and Central Vietnam’ cuisine passed down through generations. We are honoured to be part in preserving our sacred motherland’s history and culinary culture.
In the middle of this idyllic green oasis, boasting spectacular views to our central pool, leaving behind all the hustle and bustle of city life, hardly anyone knows this area was once a Military Base of the United States and part of the Salt Water Airport where US aircrafts took off to bomb North Vietnam during the war.
In these current days, we can immerse in the inestimable historical values of the sincere and peaceful ambience during these early silent hours, breathing in the pure ocean air.
In reminiscence of the old time’s simple joy through spending time with beloved family members, Danaksara restaurant recreates the experience through inspirations from the Central region’s mother’s home-cooked food using fresh locally-sourced ingredients and plentiful garden herbs and spices. Alongside such popular local favourites as Phở, Bún Bò Huế (Hue noodle soup) or Bún Chả Cá Đà Nẵng (Danang fish cake noodle soup), Danaksara proudly introduces flavourful braised dishes – Cá Cấn Kho Nghệ (slow cooked small rice field fish with tumeric), Cá Cơm Khô Kho Khế (simmered and dried anchovies with star fruits), Cá Chuồn Chiên Củ Nén (pan fried flying fish with white shallots and green chili), Ốc Um Chuối (simmered snails and pork belly), Heo Quay Bánh Hỏi (roasted pork belly with “bánh hỏi” rice noodles) and local unique broths including Canh Rau Bát Bát Nấu Nghêu (“Bat Bat” leaves with clams broth), Canh Mồng Tơi Cua Đồng (river crab broth), Rau Lang Nấu Mắm Ruốc (sweet potato leaves with shrimp paste broth), Canh Mít Nấu Tôm (young jack-fruit and prawn broth), Canh Hột Vịt Lộn Nấu Bầu (baby duck eggs in winter gourd broth).
Inspired by the ancient name of the city – “Danak” and the Hebrew word “Sara”, connoting the female minister figure, Danaksara gives away a voyage through Central Vietnam cuisine, offering diners with unique variations of local favorites, in a symphony of delightful and piquant local tastes, creating memories that will last for a life time.
Open daily from 06:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m for breakfast buffet and from 06:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for dinner.
Furama Danang – Managed Ariyana Tourism Complex Promotes M.I.C.E Market In Shanghai, China
Furama Resort Danang has successfully organised a roadshow promoting Danang tourism and showcasing the Ariyana Danang Tourism Complex in Shanghai, China.
The event has seen the attendance of more than 60 business partners, M.I.C.E travel agencies, international event planning companies as well as local and international media.
China continues to be considered as a vital M.I.C.E market for Vietnam tourism industry and is on the upward trend in the Central region. Over recent years, Danang has seen a dramatic growth in M.I.C.E tourism. This roadshow is part of a series of events which aim at attracting more Chinese visitors to the city.
According to Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh, Deputy General Director of Furama Resort Danang, in the past two years, Furama Danang has received countless requests from travel agencies and corporate customers with the demands for organizing big-scaled events of up to 1,000 guests.
Having recognized the enormous potential of M.I.C.E tourism in Danang, Furama Danang has organized the Shanghai Roadshow in an apparent bid to foster people’s awareness of the destination – Danang as well as to showcase the Ariyana Convention Centre (ACC), Furama Resort, Furama Villas and the Furama Danang International Convention Palace (ICP).
Quynh added that Danang’s tourism promotion plan has been carried out without properly specific focus. Although the city allures a considerable number of Chinese and Korean tourists and boasts great potential for bolstering the M.I.C.E tourism, the demands for this promising tourism sector are still limited. Therefore, it is necessary to actively promote M.I.C.E tourism and the existing up-to-date facilities Danang has to offer.
So far, the ACC has been the hosting venue for big events featuring a 200-booth exhibition and 900-guest conference in March 2018, two incentives of 2,000 guests each in May as well as the Sixth Global Environment Facility Assembly and Associated Meetings in the presence of 2,000 delegates from 183 member countries in late June and most recently, two Chinese groups Yi Sheng Ginseng and Yijange with the approximate total number of 2,000 people. The ACC, the first and only oceanfront convention and exhibition centre, is now the largest multifunctional convention centre in Vietnam. Officially opened in mid-October 2017 and owned by Sovico Holdings, the ACC is part of Ariyana Danang Tourism Complex, including the 1,400-key luxurious Ariyana Beach Resort & Suites Danang, which will open in late 2019 and the existing beach culinary Furama Resort with 198 rooms and the fabulous Furama Villas with 131 two-to-four-bedroom villas. Covering an area of 12,000 square metres, the Ariyana Convention Centre is connected with the Furama Da Nang International Convention Palace. It is the largest conference and exhibition complex in Vietnam, accommodating up to 5,000 seats and 15 functional rooms, with a pillar less Grand Ballroom alone offering 2,500 seats.
Danang expects to attract 7.47 million visitors in 2018, a year-on-year increase of 13.9% with the total tourism revenue of VND 22,500 billion. Danang will cooperate with enterprises with to jointly advertise and promote the city’s beautiful images to potential markets.
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