The move was supported by the UN Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the InternationalLabour Organisation (ILO).
The localities plan to developcommunity-based tourism in fishing villages along with introducingtraditional cultural activities and trade villages to visitors.
Vice Chairman of Quang Nam province’s People Committee Nguyen Chinsaid local authorities will enhance links with surrounding provinces tobuild tourism networks in the central region.
Onthe occasion, the Quang Nam co-operative union launched a centredisplaying products from local trade villages to introduce handicraftproducts to domestic and foreign tourists.
QuangNam and Thua Thien-Hue have implemented a UNESCO-funded project topromote responsible and sustainable tourism development with a totalinvestment of 900,000 USD. With a focus on developing green tours, theproject contributes to improving the livelihoods of local residents.
Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Nam boast famous beaches and worldheritage sites, laying a strong foundation for the maritime and islandtourism industry.
Early this year, the two localities unveiled ajoint campaign to promote tourism, including introducing the"paradise-like beaches, islands, and world heritage sites" campaign.-VNA