(VEN) - The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Tourism Forum 2019 (ATF 2019) will take place in Ha Long City in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh from January 14-18. Its theme will be “ASEAN - the Power of One”, reflecting the vision of turning the 10-nation bloc into one tourism destination. Hosting ATF 2019 will help Quang Ninh Province promote tourism development According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), the event aims to strengthen cooperation among ASEAN member countries with a view to implementing the vision of “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” to promote prosperity and sustainable development. Vietnam hosted the ATF for the first time in 2009. ATF 2009 approved many important initiatives and proposals, contributing to bolstering tourism cooperation among regional countries. A VNAT representative said ATF 2019 is expected to promote ASEAN tourism cooperation and help … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host forum on promoting ASEAN tourism
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2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum to open in Quang Ninh
A view of world famous Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum, themed “ASEAN – The Power of One”, will take place in Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh from January 14-18, 2019, announced the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on November 1. This will be the second time the forum is held in Vietnam, following the previous hosting in 2009. The event will afford Vietnam a chance to improve its role and stature in regional tourism cooperation and introduce the country’s natural beauty and people to international friends. Domestic travel agencies will be able to meet partners and well-known hospitality service providers from around the world. Via the event, Vietnamese people will be able to gain a greater understanding of the ASEAN and the outcomes and benefits of regional tourism collaboration. Major activities during the forum will include the … [Read more...] about 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum to open in Quang Ninh
Ha Long destined for ASEAN Tourism Forum
This will be the second time Viet Nam hosts the event after the first in 2009. The Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) expected that the event would offer a good chance for Viet Nam to raise its status in wregional tourism market; advertize the images of Vietnamese people and land to international friends. In addition, Vietnamese travel agents would be able to meet and foster ties with regional peers, famous carriers as well as hotels. ATF Viet Nam 2019 also offers a platform for Vietnamese people to understand more about ASEAN cooperation in tourism. The ATF Viet Nam 2019 comprises official meetings including (1) ASEAN National Tourism Organization Meetings, (2) ASEAN Tourism Ministers Meetings with their counterparts from China, Japan, Republic of Korea and India; and (3) Association Meetings involving ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA), Federation of ASEAN Travel Association (FATA), ASEAN Airlines Association (AAA), and ASEAN Hotel & Restaurant … [Read more...] about Ha Long destined for ASEAN Tourism Forum
Vietnam supports ASEAN – China cooperation: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the opening ceremony of 15th China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) and China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning city, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, on September 12 (Photo: VNA) Nanning (VNA) – Vietnam highly values and has made active contributions to ASEAN – China cooperation, stated Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue at the opening ceremony of 15th China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) and China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning city, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, on September 12. In his speech, the official lauded the significance of the 15th CABIS and CAEXPO which are in coincidence with the 15th anniversary of the ASEAN-China strategic partnership. He said through annual editions, the events have contributed to boosting the ties’ expansion across sectors. The deputy PM highlighted Vietnam’s determination to become a long-term investment destination of … [Read more...] about Vietnam supports ASEAN – China cooperation: Deputy PM
Seminar on ASEAN tourism awards 2018 held in HCM City
VNAT General Director Nguyen Van Tuan at the event (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) held a seminar on the ASEAN Tourism Awards 2018 in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7. The event was part of the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2018, which has attracted both domestic and foreign tour agencies, lodging facilities, and representatives from major tourist attractions. Speaking at the event, VNAT General Director Nguyen Van Tuan said Vietnam and ASEAN member states have scored positive gains in tourism cooperation. The bloc has issued a tourism development strategy for the 2016-2025 period, with priority given to green, sustainable, harmonious, and effective tourism. A set of eight ASEAN tourism standards were introduced to participants at the event, including those involving lodging facilities towards the goal of sustainable and socially responsible tourism. … [Read more...] about Seminar on ASEAN tourism awards 2018 held in HCM City
Quang Ninh to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019
Ha Long bay in Quang Ninh province (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 (ATF 2019) will take place in Ha Long City, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, from January 14-18 next year, themed “ASEAN - the Power of One”. As the second event of its kind in Vietnam, the forum is expected to help Vietnam promote its beautiful landscapes, cultural identities, traditions and history to international friends. According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the event aims to concretise cooperation among ASEAN countries, towards the ASEAN region "One Vision, One Identity, One Community" with the goal of prosperity and sustainable development. Various activities will be held during the forum such as the meeting between ASEAN tourism ministers, meetings between officials of ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), the ATF Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) and more. The meeting of ASEAN tourism … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019
Halong to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019
The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 will take place early next year in the tourism hub of Halong city of the northern province of Quang Ninh. Promoting tourism: The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2018 was held in Thailand in January this year. - Photo baochinhphu.vn ATF 2019, the annual forum regarded as one of the top events of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will be held from January 14-18 to boost tourism co-operation and development. With the theme "ASEAN – The Power of One", it is expected to underline the strength and beauty of the 10 nations in ASEAN and the beauty of each individual in the community, towards a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive development goal. A wide range of activities will be held as part of the forum, including formal meetings between officials of ASEAN National Tourism Organisation (NTO) and meetings between ASEAN tourism ministers and their counterparts from China, Japan, South Korea and India. Other events include association … [Read more...] about Halong to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019
Hạ Long City to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 will take place early next year in the tourism hub of Hạ Long City, in the northern province of Quảng Ninh. ATF 2019, the annual forum regarded as one of the top events of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will be held from January 14-18 to boost tourism co-operation and development. With the theme "ASEAN – The Power of One", it is expected to underline the strength and beauty of the 10 nations in ASEAN and the beauty of each individual in the community, towards a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive development goal. A wide range of activities will be held as part of the forum, including formal meetings between officials of ASEAN National Tourism Organisation (NTO) and meetings between ASEAN tourism ministers and their counterparts from China, Japan, South Korea and India. Other events include association meetings involving the ASEAN Tourism Association, the Federation of … [Read more...] about Hạ Long City to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019
ASEAN Tourism Forum to be held in Ha Long next year
The ASEAN Tourism Forum was organized in Thailand in 2018 The ATF 2019 will be organized in Ha Long City, the northern province of Quang Ninh from January14-18, 2019. With the theme “ASEAN – The Power of One”, it will manifest the meaning of the strength and beauty of the 10 nations in ASEAN and the beauty of each individual in the community, heading to the prosperous, sustainable and inclusive development goal. A wide range of activities will be held as part of the forum such as formal meetings between officials of ASEAN National Tourism Organization (NTO) and meetings between ASEAN tourism ministers and their counterparts from China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and India. Other events include association meetings involving the ASEAN Tourism Association, Federation of ASEAN Travel Association, ASEAN Airlines Association, and ASEAN Hotel & Restaurant Association, exhibition and business appointments seeking to facilitate the trade of … [Read more...] about ASEAN Tourism Forum to be held in Ha Long next year
The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 to be held in Quang Ninh
“This is the second time Vietnam hosts the ATF after 10 years of its first organization in 2009,” Nguyen Van Tuan, Director-General of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) said at a press conference January 11.The ATF 2009 official opened at My Dinh National Conference Center in Hanoi January 9. During the forum, an agreement was reached among delegates, who concentrated on facilitating travel across borders, opening ASEAN’s tourism service market, improving tourism quality, promoting tourism skills, ensuring security and promoting a common policy by 2015. A need to promote ASEAN destinations to the Chinese, Japanese, South Korean and Indian markets was also agreed.Vietnam’s tourism posted a record number of 12.9 million foreign arrivals in 2017, an increase of 29.1% from 2016, according to provisional figures released by the Vietnam National Tourism Administration.In which, over 9 million visitors in 2017 were sourced from Asia, scoring a … [Read more...] about The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 to be held in Quang Ninh