Hoi An World Cultural Heritage Conservation Center recommends that the People's Committee of Da Nang city consider investing in urgent restoration of relics at risk of collapse.
A list of 147 of the best cities in the world to combine work and play has been released by Holidu, a British website specializing in international tourism. Three Vietnamese cities appear: Hanoi, ranked 18th, Ho Chi Minh City 21st, and Hoi An 32nd.
A number of solutions have been proposed to increase the length of time tourists stay in Hoi An ancient town in central Quang Nam province, with cultural development considered a key strategy.