Da Nang is encouraging tourism businesses to reduce waste and use resources more efficiently. An October report describes actions ranging from separating rubbish to cleaning beaches and other busy areas. The city announced Green Stay criteria for tourist accommodation in August. These give businesses guidance on energy, resources and waste. The aim is to connect environmental care with the everyday operation of tourism services.
Officials suggest starting with changes that match a business’s budget, such as saving water and reducing plastic waste. Large investments do not have to be the first step. However, the report describes a transition, not a completed transformation of the entire hotel sector. For travellers, specific actions tell more than a green label alone. Asking how a property uses water or manages rubbish can make its environmental claims easier to assess.