Traditional unique products Four years ago, Tan Phong commune in Tien Giang province’s Cai Lay district was a relatively unknown destination for tourists visiting the Mekong River Delta and its products lacked any special appeal, being similar to those of other localities in the region. The occasional group of foreign guests would go to the commune for a homestay experience, but tended to leave after a day or so as there was little of interest to make them stay longer. But since the launch of Mekong Rustic Tien Giang, the number of visitors coming to the Mekong River has increased significantly, and Mekong Rustic and its second establishment in Phong Dien, Can Tho, are gaining popularity among foreign visitors to the Mekong thanks to their model of sustainable values that aims to support and protect the environment and society. Nguyen Ngoc Bich, CEO of Mekong Rustic, says he always aims to develop sustainable tourism by working with local people to introduce visitors to the … [Read more...] about Benefit-sharing for sustainable tourism development
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Binh Thuan targets sustainable tourism development
Mui Ne is expected to become a national tourism site by 2030. (Source: kenhdulich.org) Binh Thuan (VNA) – The south central coastal province of Binh Thuan has optimised its potential and advantages to develop tourism sustainably, aiming to turn tourism into an economic spearhead in the time ahead. The locality is expected to welcome 6.3 million tourists in 2019, including 750,000 foreigners, and earn 15.4 trillion VND (662.8 million USD) from the sector. To that end, the local Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will continue to improve the investment environment, targeting strategic investors and professional tourism management groups. Apart from restructuring the tourism sector in terms of market, product and human resources, Binh Thuan will work to ensure a safe, civilised and hospitable environment for visitors. To create diverse and typical tourism products, the province has utilised its strength in maritime tourism while developing cultural products, … [Read more...] about Binh Thuan targets sustainable tourism development
Switzerland supports Vietnam in sustainable tourism development
Tourists on Quy Nhon beach (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Swiss Sustainable Tourism Programme (SSTP), the first of its kind funded by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) for Vietnam, has officially kicked off, according to the programme’s management board. Specifically, the programme, which aims to raise the competitiveness and sustainability of Vietnamese tourism, will be implemented from late 2018 to May 2022, targeting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and training establishments through technical assistance. It will popularise sustainable tourism models to SMEs, small hotels, homestay services suppliers, so that they can expand the presence of sustainable tourism models and products to newly-emerging destinations and those which are less attractive to tourists. The programme comprises of sub-projects that are built in conformity with the private sector’s demand as well as cooperation of seven training establishments in … [Read more...] about Switzerland supports Vietnam in sustainable tourism development
JICA implements sustainable development projects in Quảng Nam
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
Vietnam cuisine to become a unique tourism product
Making Vietnam become the 'Kitchen of the World' is considered a promising approach for a "smoke-free industry”, as well as the country's cuisine, especially in the context that the tourism industry needs to build its characteristic products to attract tourists, especially international visitors. Visitors show interest in Vietnamese food With richness, diversity, harmony and sophistication, Vietnamese cuisine is considered a cultural heritage and a valuable resource of tourism in Vietnam. In 2015, Vietnamese cuisine was voted as one of the 10 best food destinations in the world by CNN's television audience. Vietnam has 12 dishes named in the "Top Asian cuisine value dishes", as recognised by the Asian Record’s Organization (ARO). In the beginning of 2018, CNN listed 15 must-try dishes when visiting Vietnam. Vietnamese cuisine attracts both domestic visitors and foreign tourists. Images of the leaders of other countries coming and enjoying Vietnamese food, such as … [Read more...] about Vietnam cuisine to become a unique tourism product