The fireworks display by the champion Portuguese team at the final night of the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival 2026 on July 11. VNA/VNS Photo

ĐÀ NẴNG – More than 2.72 million tourists visited the central city of Đà Nẵng during the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, up nearly 45 per cent from previous edition, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Of the total, about 688,500 arrivals were recorded during the six days when fireworks shows took place.

On the night of the festival's grand finale, hotel occupancy in Hải Châu, Hòa Cường, An Hải, Sơn Trà and Ngũ Hành Sơn, reached 95-98 per cent, the highest level recorded over four consecutive DIFF seasons since 2023.

According to Đà Nẵng International Airport, Chu Lai Airport, Đà Nẵng International Terminal Investment and Operation JSC, and airlines, more than 1,900 domestic and international flights arrived in Đà Nẵng during the six show nights. The figure represented a 7 per cent year-on-year increase, equivalent to nearly 130 additional flights.

On July 11, the day of the DIFF 2026 finale, accommodation establishments in the city served about 131,000 visitors, an increase of 16 per cent from a year earlier. International visitors totalled 52,400, up 27 per cent year-on-year, while domestic visitors reached 78,600, an increase of nearly 10 per cent.

On July 10 and 11, Đà Nẵng welcomed a total of 365 domestic and international flights, up 8 per cent, or 30 flights, year-on-year.

The festival, held from May 30 to July 11, featured 10 teams from Australia, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Macao (China), Portugal, and Việt Nam, including two host teams. Portugal claimed the championship title. VNA/VNS