Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Quang Tung (centre) addressing the press conference (Photo: vietnamtourism.gov.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and the northeastern province of Quang Ninhin particular are ready to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 (ATF 2019), whichwill take place in Ha Long city from January 14-18.
The statement was made by Le Quang Tung, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports andTourism at a press conference in Hanoi on January 9.
Vietnam first hosted the ATF 10 years ago and this year’s edition is set toopen opportunities for cooperation and promote the beauty of the people,countries and cultures in the region to international friends, he said.
“ATF 2019 is the bridge that enhances ASEAN’s geopolitical position and itspartners through bilateral and multilateral dialogues,” he noted.
With the theme of “ASEAN – The Power of One”, the forum is in line with ASEAN cooperation,towards a “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” bloc.
Vietnam has become a dynamic and prominent tourist destination that attractsvisitors with its special values in culture and history, beautiful naturalsceneries, friendly and hospitable people. In the ASEAN community, Vietnam’s tourismis closely linked with other member countries, aiming at prosperity and sustainabledevelopment, he said.
Tung affirmed that it is a chance for Vietnam to enhance its position inregional tourism cooperation and introduce its huge potential.
The ATF, established in 1981, is a regional effort to promote ASEAN as onetourist destination. The annual event involves all the tourism industry sectorsof the 10 member states.
This year, the event will also include India, the Republic of Korea, Japan,Russia and China.
“Through the activities of the ATF, we will promote the common beauty of membercountry and each nation’s identity,” said Tung.
The ATF will boost ASEAN countries as a single, multifaceted destination, and acompetitive and attractive tourist destination.
Its main activities include the ASEAN Tourism Ministers Meetings, ASEAN TourismConference, Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) and tours discovering UNESCO-recognisedworld natural heritage Ha Long Bay and neighbouring destinations.
During the forum, delegates will discuss some problems of the regional tourismsuch as human resources development, competitiveness improvement, sustainabletourism development, and investment attraction in tourism, Tung said.
TRAVEX is set to take place on January 16-18, providing a platform for sellingand buying regional and individual tourism products. It aims to make it convenientfor suppliers of ASEAN tourism products and services and international buyersto conduct business and meet participants through appointment on-site. Theevent is expected to draw 290 buyers and 610 sellers.
In addition, to mark the occasion, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism willwork with the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to release a book entitled “TourismStories in Vietnam” in Vietnamese and English.-VNA
The statement was made by Le Quang Tung, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports andTourism at a press conference in Hanoi on January 9.
Vietnam first hosted the ATF 10 years ago and this year’s edition is set toopen opportunities for cooperation and promote the beauty of the people,countries and cultures in the region to international friends, he said.
“ATF 2019 is the bridge that enhances ASEAN’s geopolitical position and itspartners through bilateral and multilateral dialogues,” he noted.
With the theme of “ASEAN – The Power of One”, the forum is in line with ASEAN cooperation,towards a “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” bloc.
Vietnam has become a dynamic and prominent tourist destination that attractsvisitors with its special values in culture and history, beautiful naturalsceneries, friendly and hospitable people. In the ASEAN community, Vietnam’s tourismis closely linked with other member countries, aiming at prosperity and sustainabledevelopment, he said.
Tung affirmed that it is a chance for Vietnam to enhance its position inregional tourism cooperation and introduce its huge potential.
The ATF, established in 1981, is a regional effort to promote ASEAN as onetourist destination. The annual event involves all the tourism industry sectorsof the 10 member states.
This year, the event will also include India, the Republic of Korea, Japan,Russia and China.
“Through the activities of the ATF, we will promote the common beauty of membercountry and each nation’s identity,” said Tung.
The ATF will boost ASEAN countries as a single, multifaceted destination, and acompetitive and attractive tourist destination.
Its main activities include the ASEAN Tourism Ministers Meetings, ASEAN TourismConference, Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) and tours discovering UNESCO-recognisedworld natural heritage Ha Long Bay and neighbouring destinations.
During the forum, delegates will discuss some problems of the regional tourismsuch as human resources development, competitiveness improvement, sustainabletourism development, and investment attraction in tourism, Tung said.
TRAVEX is set to take place on January 16-18, providing a platform for sellingand buying regional and individual tourism products. It aims to make it convenientfor suppliers of ASEAN tourism products and services and international buyersto conduct business and meet participants through appointment on-site. Theevent is expected to draw 290 buyers and 610 sellers.
In addition, to mark the occasion, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism willwork with the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to release a book entitled “TourismStories in Vietnam” in Vietnamese and English.-VNA
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