On April 26, in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee organized a local policy forum with the topic “Green and sustainable tourism development”.
Attending were Director of Vietnam National Tourism Administration Nguyen Trung Khanh; Standing Chairman of Vietnam Fisheries Association Associate Professor. Dr. Nguyen Chu Hoi; Director of Tourism Development Research Institute – Vietnam National Tourism Administration Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, along with more than 150 delegates who are scientists, speakers, representatives of associations, businesses operating in the field of tourism and representatives of universities.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Tan Tuan said that in recent times, Khanh Hoa tourism has taken steps to recover and develop strongly after the pandemic, serving as a premise to continue the success of the period. previous paragraph.
However, besides these achievements, the tourism industry is currently facing many challenges in developing and exploiting and using natural resources…, problems in environmental management, and improving quality. and diversifying tourism products, the impact of climate change and rising sea levels…
Therefore, for tourism to develop sustainably, it is essential to follow green tourism. In addition, green tourism development not only plays an important role in protecting the environment and resources, but also brings new values to tourism products, contributing to improving economic efficiency and cooperation. while maintaining long-term, sustainable exploitation.
“I hope that, through this Forum, we will come up with solutions and orientations to build Khanh Hoa tourism into a green and sustainable tourism industry, contributing to comprehensive development. and prosperity of Vietnam in general and Khanh Hoa in particular in the future” – said Mr. Nguyen Tan Tuan.
Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh said that over the past many years, Khanh Hoa has become a major sea and island tourism center of the country and the region with products such as sea and island resort tourism, eco-tourism, and tourism. High quality attracts domestic and foreign tourists.
Khanh Hoa tourism has made effective development steps, contributing large revenues to the local budget and national tourism. However, the overall results achieved are still not commensurate with the potential and advantages of the island tourism center with many outstanding advantages.
According to Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh, to develop green and sustainable Khanh Hoa tourism, Khanh Hoa needs to strengthen destination management and manage a green, clean, beautiful and civilized tourism environment. Encourage the application of “green” tourism production solutions, using renewable energy, environmentally friendly energy and improving energy efficiency in tourism activities.
At the same time, control waste discharge, waste treatment, and emissions in tourism activities, minimizing impacts on the environment, especially the marine environment…
Khanh Hoa needs to pay special attention to developing green and friendly tourism products, protecting the marine environment, adapting to climate change, and exploiting indigenous culture and local communities; Tourism products linked with other economic sectors are Khanh Hoa’s strengths (marine economy, aquaculture, salt production areas…) to diversify experience values and build value chains. value tourism with other industries.
Mr. Khanh also noted, developing tourism products on the basis of exploiting eco-tourism and community tourism associated with conservation activities of marine and island biodiversity and creating sustainable livelihoods for the community. …
At the same time, apply digital transformation in green tourism destination management, develop smart tourism destinations, and control tourism activities to increase the efficiency of resource use and control environmental quality. Promote the application of technology to promote and promote green tourism…
According to Associate Professor. Dr. Nguyen Chu Hoi, up to now, sea tourism is still the main tourist stream in the world and in our country. Because the sea holds enormous potential for tourism development as mentioned above.
However, besides the great opportunities and benefits brought by marine tourism, people are exploiting marine resources ineffectively, neglecting their responsibility to protect the environment and preserve marine nature.
According to Associate Professor. Dr. Nguyen Chu Hoi, to develop Khanh Hoa marine tourism in a green and sustainable direction, the province needs to synchronously deploy solutions according to the following 6 basic requirements including: Maintaining marine natural capital for tourism development. calendar; Conserve marine nature, including marine, coastal and island ecosystems and landscapes; Protect the marine environment from pollution and degradation.
Along with that is effectively developing marine tourism based on the foundation of green transformation and circular economy; Strictly enforce marine, tourism and environmental laws; Communication to raise awareness and knowledge about blue and sustainable marine tourism for tourists, businesses and coastal and island communities.
Tags: Building Khanh Hoa tourism green tourism industry sustainable development
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