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The largest capacity-building programme for tourism development
initiated in Viet Nam will begin in eight north-western mountain provinces next
year.
Local authorities in the provinces, representatives from the Viet Nam
Administration of Tourism, tourism operators and training institutions in the
region gathered in Lao Cai City today to discuss the action plan and
co-operation mechanisms.
The establishment of the Northwest Travel Destination Management Board to
co-ordinate inter-regional tourism and co-operation between the provinces will
be one of the first steps taken.
Creating community-based tourism projects in ethic villages charged with
preserving local culture and protecting the environment are also part of the
plan.
Representatives have agreed on the need to build unique tourism products to
harness the cultural and natural advantages of the region in a sustainable way.
The project, titled "Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity
Development Programme", is funded with 11 million euros from the European Union
and 1.1 million euros from the Vietnamese Government.
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Source:
VietNamNet/Viet Nam News |
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