Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has successfully implemented a number of sustainable development projects, particularly in environment and tourism, in Hội An in the central province of Quảng Nam, JICA announced yesterday on the occasion of Japanese Days in the province, which is taking place from August 16-19. Konaka Tetsuo, chief representative of JICA in Việt Nam, said in recent years JICA had worked with the province to develop small-scale projects implemented by Japanese NGOs, local governments and universities. These included the Water Environment Improvement project for the Japanese Bridge area in Hội An, a popular tourism mecca. The project improved the sewerage system through the rehabilitation of the bridge canal and built a wastewater treatment plant with capacity of 2,000 cubic metres per day. The canal has been rehabilitated, and the plant is expected to be completed by November. Other … [Read more...] about JICA implements sustainable development projects in Quảng Nam
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Vietnamese youth join hands for sustainable tourism
Young Vietnamese people have demonstrated their devotion to sustainable tourism as the Viet Youth on Sustainable Tourism (VYST) project kicked off yesterday in Ha Noi. The project, initiated by students from British University Viet Nam (BUV) and the Viet Nam University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH), brings together young people who are extremely interested in learning about sustainability issues related to tourism and spreading the message of responsible travel to everyone. “With the slogan ‘Dare to dream, dare to change’, we would like to show our strong belief in a much better tourism industry that is beneficial and ethical for all; and our determination to make positive changes to the smallest action of every single individual,” said Bao Linh, founder of the project. “The core missions of VYST are to raise people’s awareness of the importance of responsible travel and the global trend of sustainable development, and make real … [Read more...] about Vietnamese youth join hands for sustainable tourism
Seminar on developing sustainable tourism in World Heritage sites
The seminar is organised under the framework of the Ha Long-Cat Ba Alliance Initiative Project, which is funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Addressing the event, Jake Brunner, Acting Country Representative of IUCN Vietnam, said that the burgeoning tourism industry has contributed to preserving and promoting the cultural and natural heritage values and has contributed significantly to national economic development. However, in some coastal provinces, especially in neighboring areas and buffer zones of nature reserves and World Heritage sites, excessive tourism development is a cause for great concern, he added. The seminar is expected to offer journalists a chance to exchange directly with management, experts, and international organisations regarding the impacts of tourism development on the environment in general and the ecosystems in Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba in particular, as well as exploring solutions for sustainable tourism development in this area. In … [Read more...] about Seminar on developing sustainable tourism in World Heritage sites
11 Vietnam tourism Startups highly appreciated by international community
The Hanoitimes - The Mekong Business Initiative (MBI) and the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) have announced that 11 innovative tourism startups from Viet Nam have qualified for the Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism (MIST) Startup Accelerator program. More than 250 travel tech and traditional tourism startups applied to the MIST program. The Travel Startups Incubator, based in the United States, screened applications based on their potential for investment and the quality of their business plans. MBI experts performed additional due diligence, considering sustainability and other socio-economic criteria. Finally, selections were verified in partnership with the Da Nang City Incubator (DNES). Qualifying startups will advance to a MIST Startup Accelerator bootcamp May 5-7, 2017 in Siem Reap, Cambodia alongside nine innovative tourism startups from Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar. Market experts including Deputy Director of TMG Cong Nguyen, Investment Director of Gobi Ventures … [Read more...] about 11 Vietnam tourism Startups highly appreciated by international community
Toward sustainable tourism in Cao Bang
Ban Gioc Waterfall, one among many renowned tourist destinations in Cao Bang. browser not support iframe. No more overcrowding, spontaneous business activities or street garbage. Services and business activities have been well-planned under the local administration. Considering tourism the local spearhead sector, the local government has invested in building tourism clusters to better serve visitors. Not only have the projects improved local tourism infrastructure, but they have also created jobs for locals, thus, increasing their incomes. With a 300-km border line, local authorities have encountered difficulties in managing and developing tourism activities. Beside economic development, ensuring social welfare and national sovereignty is a key task for local authorities. There are now 251 relic sites, with two getting special national status. The province is planning to boost local tourism promotion programmes in the 2015 – 2020 period. VNA … [Read more...] about Toward sustainable tourism in Cao Bang