Travel
Extending EU-funded responsible tourism development project through November 2016
The Prime Minister has approved the extension of the EU-funded Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme till November 10, 2016.
The Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism is responsible for ensuring the progress of the project which aims to mainstream responsible tourism principles into Vietnam’s tourism sector with a view to enhancing its competitiveness and realising the socio-economic development plan.
Contents of the project consist of providing support to the Tourism Skill Advisory Council, expanding community-based training for tour guides and specialist training for teachers and managers, among others.
Responsible tourism aims to protect and care for diverse cultures and the environment whilst optimising business processes and ensuring economic sustainability.
Since mid-2013, the programme had helped develop a policy framework outlining guidelines and concrete measures. The green lotus label for tourist accommodation was also launched and adaptations were made to Vietnam’s tourism occupational standards.
At present, more travel operators have been implementing the practices of responsible tourism, including electricity and water savings, waste treatment, sourcing food locally and providing job opportunities for disadvantaged members of society.
Contents of the project consist of providing support to the Tourism Skill Advisory Council, expanding community-based training for tour guides and specialist training for teachers and managers, among others.
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Since mid-2013, the programme had helped develop a policy framework outlining guidelines and concrete measures. The green lotus label for tourist accommodation was also launched and adaptations were made to Vietnam’s tourism occupational standards.
At present, more travel operators have been implementing the practices of responsible tourism, including electricity and water savings, waste treatment, sourcing food locally and providing job opportunities for disadvantaged members of society.
