Hanoi, Oct. 26 -- The central city of Da Nang is stepping up efforts, from introducing green accommodation criteria to improving resource efficiency, to make environmental standards a competitive advantage as it works towards becoming an international tourism destination.

Following its merger, Da Nang has gained a broader development space with diverse resources, ranging from urban areas, beaches and cultural heritage sites to craft villages and mountain ecosystems. These assets offer opportunities to connect local cultural, economic and tourism values and develop competitive products. At the same time, they place greater demands on resource protection, environmental management and sustainable development.

The municipal Department of Cu...