5-star chefs and the pressure of million-dollar parties
Behind the sparkling crystal lights and lavish menus of million-dollar weddings in Da Nang is the huge pressure on the shoulders of chefs. They are quiet culinary artists, creating classy taste experiences, conquering even the most demanding guests. Head chef Doan Van Tuan, who leads the kitchen team at furama - Ariyana International Tourism Complex, is one of them. For him, each wedding party of the super-rich is not just a job, but a race for time and perfection.
"The biggest pressure is ensuring the same quality for hundreds of dishes, in an extremely limited period of time. Each dish is not only delicious, but also must reach sophistication in both flavor and form. Temperature, freshness, presentation, everything must be perfect and unified, whether it is a appetizer or a main dish," Mr. Doan Van Tuan shared.
According to Mr. Tuan, the challenge comes not only from the huge number of dishes, but also from special requirements, even surprises from customers. Diet, food allergies, vegetarian requirements, or separate menus for each customer group - all require the flexibility and quick handling of the chef. Mr. Tuan and his team must always be ready to adjust and change to meet all needs, no matter how small, while still ensuring the quality and artistry of each dish.
The combination of Vietnamese and international cuisines is also a factor that creates pressure. Mr. Tuan often has to coordinate with Indian chef - Mr. Seikh Mursalim (Salim) - to design diverse menus, meeting the tastes of customers from many different cultures. This requires a deep understanding of the cuisine of each country, as well as the ability to harmoniously combine ingredients and flavors.
From gorgeous and luxurious royal weddings to romantic and cozy beach weddings, each event brings its own challenges. But it is that pressure that motivates Mr. Tuan and his team to constantly create and strive for excellence. Because for them, each party is not just a job, but a work of art, created from passion, passion and even "sweet" pressures. And the final result is the satisfied smile of customers, the pride of being able to contribute to creating beautiful memories on the big day of couples.
Promoting wedding, MICE and Golf tourism
The Da Nang Department of Tourism said that the city has participated in the SATTE 2025 International Tourism Fair, taking place at the India Expo Mart Exhibition Center, Greater Noida (India) from February 19 to 21. The fair attracted more than 50,000 attendees, 1,800 exhibitors and more than 1,000 buyers from more than 120 countries. In which Da Nang focuses on promoting wedding tourism, MICE and Golf have made a strong impression on visitors.
India is one of Da Nang's key international tourism markets. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Indian visitors to Vietnam in general and Da Nang in particular has grown strongly. In 2024, Da Nang welcomed more than 222,000 Indian visitors, accounting for 5.3% of the total number of international visitors to the city and nearly 50% of the total number of Indian visitors to Vietnam. This figure shows impressive growth of 13.5 times compared to 2019, before the pandemic.
The leader of the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center said that the city has actively introduced typical tourism products, especially MICE, Golf and wedding tourism. wedding tourism in Da Nang is attracting the attention of the super-rich in India, with many lavish weddings held here. In 2024, a large textile and garment corporation in India also chose Da Nang as the destination for a tour combined with teambuilding by staff and employees.
At SATTE 2025, Da Nang has implemented many promotional activities, including traditional ao dai performances, Vietnamese coffee experiences, lucky draw programs and taking check-in photos to receive souvenirs. At the same time, the city has also met and connected with airlines to promote the opening of a direct flight route from India to Da Nang, as well as working with organizations and businesses operating in the field of wedding tourism and organizing events to launch the Da Nang wedding tourism program 2025.
Da Nang is considered an attractive destination not to be missed when coming to Vietnam, even though the direct flight route has not been completely restored. The cultural similarities between the two countries, along with the fact that the Indian people have contributed significantly to the restoration of My Son heritage (Quang Nam), further increase the attraction of Da Nang for Indian tourists. Currently, Indian visitors are ranked 4th in the Top 10 international visitors to Da Nang.
