The event provided a forum for national and provincial tourism authorities, experts and practitioners to discuss and review opportunities and challenges facing the development of sustainable tourism.
Speaking at the conference, Nguyen Van Tuan, general director of VNAT, emphasised the need for a comprehensive strategy that would be implemented in a cohesive and well thought out coordinated approach.
During the event, eight localities agreed to cooperate in reengineering tourism products, promote tourism activities, train personnel, attract investment and enhance state management on tourism.
Ha Quang Long, director of the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism stressed the importance of travel agencies in conducting tours and serving as a bridge to strengthen co-ordination among provinces and cities nationwide.
He asked the HCM City Department of Tourism to work with travel agents to undertake a survey on tourist demands in order to design better tourism programmes more attractive to both domestic and international travellers.
Quang Ninh is noted for its geographical value and rich natural resources. Especially, Ha Long Bay located in the province has been recognised twice as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site and cited as a magnificent wonder of nature.