Opting for sustainable tourism development is indeed not all roses. Following the trend, businesses and localities must grapple with significant pressure - ranging from awareness to concrete action and resource allocation
Vietnam's tourism industry is making efforts to reduce its “carbon footprint” in pursuit of sustainability, focusing on developing “green tours”, upgrading transport infrastructure, and developing renewable energy-used vehicles, said insiders.
As Vietnam is looking for ways to lure more international visitors, an “open door” visa policy is seen as a lever that helps the country reach its set target, according to insiders.
Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno on June 5 highlighted that the country needs more investment for sustainable tourism development.
The shift towards green tourism is crucial for the sustainable development of the smokeless sector in the future. It's not only an effective solution but also an inevitable trend in the global tourism industry.
Policy-makers and scholars gathered in Dien Bien province on March 17 to discuss measures to optimise the potential and advantages of the northwestern locality in boosting sustainable tourism development.
The tourism industry of the central province of Thua Thien - Hue continued to regain recovery momentum and high growth in the first half of 2023, ranking 11th among 63 provinces and cities in terms of total revenue.
The Management Board of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park regards forest management and protection as a top priority task. This is an ongoing venture since the park was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site some 20 years ago.
The central province of Quang Nam is working to preserve and uphold values of its UNESCO-recognised My Son Sanctuary in tandem with sustainable tourism development.
The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) themed “Cultural tourism” will take place on April 13-16 at the Cultural Friendship Palace in Hanoi, featuring 450 pavilions from over 50 localities nationwide, and 15 countries and territories aroundthe world.
Community-based tourism development in ethnic minority areas helps diversify products and services in the sector for the central province of Quang Binh, contributing to raising livelihoods and improving incomes for locals in disadvantaged areas.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed a decision approving a programme on the digitalisation of Vietnam’s cultural heritage in the 2021-30 period.
An exhibition to promote the culture, tourism, and specialties of southeast localities is taking place in Phuoc Long town in the southeastern province of Binh Phuoc from January 3 to 6.
Ha Long city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh submitted a draft scheme on zoning off an aquaculture area outside of Ha Long Bay to the provincial People’s Committee on May 12.
The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2020, themed “Heritage – Power of Vietnam Tourism”, will take place in Hanoi from April 1-4, announced the Vietnam Tourism Association on January 9.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen applauded Da Nang for its commitment to its growth as a smart, innovative and thriving city.
The 19th Meeting of the East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) Standing Committee took place in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on August 27.
