An open forum aimed at seeking solutions to sustainably recover Vietnam's tourism was held in Hanoi and virtually connected to 26 localities on November 30.
An open forum aimed at seeking solutions to sustainably recover Vietnam’s tourism was held in Hanoi and virtually connected to 26 localities on November 30.
In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) Vu The Binh believed that amid complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, safety has become a top priority in all tourism activities, which requires stakeholders to adjust for adaptation and sustainable development.
Nguyen Trung Khanh, Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that the VNAT will closely work with localities and destinations which stand ready to welcome tourists back like Phu Quoc of Kien Giang and Ha Long of Quang Ninh, so as to serve foreign visitors while meeting requirements in COVID-19 prevention and control and safety standards.
At the event, participants delivered numerous reports on the COVID-19’s impacts on tourism, together with support policies for workers in companies in the field. They proposed solutions to sustainably recover the sector, including the building of new products in the new normal.
This month, three Vietnamese localities opened their doors to welcome 978 foreign tourists back, showing efforts made by the tourism sector at large and the travel business community in particular in reviving the industry./.
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| At the event (Photo: www.hanoimoi.com.vn) |
In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) Vu The Binh believed that amid complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, safety has become a top priority in all tourism activities, which requires stakeholders to adjust for adaptation and sustainable development.
Nguyen Trung Khanh, Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that the VNAT will closely work with localities and destinations which stand ready to welcome tourists back like Phu Quoc of Kien Giang and Ha Long of Quang Ninh, so as to serve foreign visitors while meeting requirements in COVID-19 prevention and control and safety standards.
At the event, participants delivered numerous reports on the COVID-19’s impacts on tourism, together with support policies for workers in companies in the field. They proposed solutions to sustainably recover the sector, including the building of new products in the new normal.
This month, three Vietnamese localities opened their doors to welcome 978 foreign tourists back, showing efforts made by the tourism sector at large and the travel business community in particular in reviving the industry./.
(Source:VNA)
