INTERNAL WORKSHOP 2 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: AWARENESS AND PRACTICES IN VIETNAM

On March 18^th, the Internal Workshop 2 “Sustainable Tourism: Awareness and Practices in Vietnam” took place at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMUSSH). The workshop is part of the TOURIST project which helps pave ways to develop sustainable tourism in Vietnam and Thailand.

On March 18^th, the Internal Workshop 2 “Sustainable Tourism: Awareness and Practices in Vietnam” took place at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMUSSH). The workshop is part of the TOURIST project which helps pave ways to develop sustainable tourism in Vietnam and Thailand.

The training welcomed the presences of Dr. Tran Dinh Lam – Director of Center for Vietnamese and Southeast Asian Studies; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Van Hanh – Vice Dean of Faculty of Tourism; Dr. Ngo Thanh Loan, MA Duong Duc Minh – Lecturers from Faculty of Tourism, together with lecturers, students from the tourism faculty of the school.

Topics addressed during the training includes

1. Indicators for sustainable tourism
2. Basic facts on the valuable chain of tourism in Mekong Delta: A comparative approach and sustainable development
3. Contributions of Heart Ventures to Vietnam’s tourism industry

The three topics were addressed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Van Hanh, MA Duong Duc Minh, and Ms. Dinh Thi Minh Xuan of Heart Ventures respectively.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Van Hanh

MA Duong Duc Minh

Ms. Dinh Thi Minh Xuan, representative of HeartVenture

At the beginning of the training, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Van Hanh introduced some scientific indicators; how to categorize and make use of them in developing sustainable tourism. She stressed that not only scientists but also stakeholders including private enterprises providing tourism services need to have certain understanding of the indicators specifying the burden of tourism development on the destination site itself. From there, we all can know how to devise proper plans to develop tourism in a sustainable and long term way.

In the second topic, MA Duong Duc Minh mentioned the valuable chain of tourism, transportation channels, and approaches to the sustainable development of current tourism chains. Besides, he also talked about the contribution of the “new rural” to the development of sustainable tourism in areas of potentialities in the Mekong Delta.

Ms. Dinh Thi Minh Xuan, representative of Heart Venture, introduced some charity programmes and outdoor activities organized for foreign students when coming to Vietnam. They will not only sight-see beautiful places but also experience the lives of local people, which helps promote the image of Vietnam.

Concluding the workshop, Dr. Tran Dinh Lam once again emphasized the importance of sustainable development in Vietnam, especially, the involvement of researchers, private enterprises, local government, and international cooperation.

Some photos of the training:

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