A ceremony has highlighted the tourism sector’s remarkablecontributions to national development since the industry was establishedin Vietnam 55 years ago (July 9, 1960).
Addressingthe celebratory function in Hanoi on July 8, Minister of Culture, Sportsand Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said tourism has become a driving force formany other economic sectors, noting the growing tourist number andincreasing tourism revenue are fostering the national gross domesticproduct.
Tourism is also a major job generator withabout 700,000 people and 1.5 million others working indirectly in 2014,accounting for 4 percent of the total workforce, he added.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam lauded the sector’s efforts todevelop over the past 55 years while pointing out shortcomings comparedto regional countries.
He asked for strongerdetermination and creativity by every relevant agency, travel companyand person to make breakthroughs in tourism, ultimately developing thenational economy more rapidly and sustainably.
Herequested the ministry work with relevant ministries and branches toremove policy hurdles to create a favourable environment for tourismdevelopment. Meanwhile, local authorities must make drastic moves toaddress tourism flaws and learn from the examples of other successfullocalities.
The official continued to say that hehopes travel enterprises will set aside their own benefits and workresponsibly for the sake of the whole sector and the nation. He alsocalled on each individual to exhibit appropriate behaviour to promoteVietnam as a safe, hospitable and attractive destination for foreignvisitors.
At the ceremony, the Vietnam Tourism Awards,the most prestigious titles of the industry, were presented toorganisations and individuals who have greatly contributed to the growthof Vietnam’s tourism.-VNA
Addressingthe celebratory function in Hanoi on July 8, Minister of Culture, Sportsand Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said tourism has become a driving force formany other economic sectors, noting the growing tourist number andincreasing tourism revenue are fostering the national gross domesticproduct.
Tourism is also a major job generator withabout 700,000 people and 1.5 million others working indirectly in 2014,accounting for 4 percent of the total workforce, he added.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam lauded the sector’s efforts todevelop over the past 55 years while pointing out shortcomings comparedto regional countries.
He asked for strongerdetermination and creativity by every relevant agency, travel companyand person to make breakthroughs in tourism, ultimately developing thenational economy more rapidly and sustainably.
Herequested the ministry work with relevant ministries and branches toremove policy hurdles to create a favourable environment for tourismdevelopment. Meanwhile, local authorities must make drastic moves toaddress tourism flaws and learn from the examples of other successfullocalities.
The official continued to say that hehopes travel enterprises will set aside their own benefits and workresponsibly for the sake of the whole sector and the nation. He alsocalled on each individual to exhibit appropriate behaviour to promoteVietnam as a safe, hospitable and attractive destination for foreignvisitors.
At the ceremony, the Vietnam Tourism Awards,the most prestigious titles of the industry, were presented toorganisations and individuals who have greatly contributed to the growthof Vietnam’s tourism.-VNA
