Hanoi Tourism Department: Potential Development of Sustainable Tourism

Over the past years, the capital of the capital has made great strides and achieved positive results. Tourism accounts for about one third of the total number of tourists in the country, an average increase of over 10% per year.

In particular, 2017 is the breakthrough year of capital tourism with 23.83 million arrivals, a 22% increase compared to 2016. In which, international visitors reached 4.95 million. As a result, revenue from tourism reached 70,958 billion, up 15% compared with 2016.

With the results achieved, Hanoi has affirmed its position as one of the two largest tourist centers in the country, bridging Vietnam's tourism with the international region and as a hub for distribution and distribution of tourists. mainly in the North; is one of the 10 most attractive tourist destinations in Asia with natural landscapes, cultural heritage, historical relics and unique culture of Hanoi ...

However, tourism in Hanoi is still difficult, limited, not developed corresponding with the potential and strength of the capital. Economic efficiency has not been high, contributing to the city's GRDP is not commensurate.

In the context of opportunities and challenges mixed, to create breakthrough, the capital tourism continues to develop in a sustainable manner, commensurate with potential and strength, implementing the orientation of tourism development to 2020 As stated in the draft political report of the 16th Party Congress, "The focus of capital construction on tourism has grown tremendously in terms of scale and quality of services, spearhead, with high growth value "; Mr. Tran Duc Hai - Director of Hanoi Tourism Department said: "We will exploit the potential strength of tourism in Hanoi capital in terms of resources, natural resources, potential value cultural history, human resources, capacity of accommodation establishments. At the same time, enhancing the effectiveness of tourism product development and management, promoting promotion activities in depth, promoting the potential and advantages of tourism capital, achieving the goal of sustainable development. Competitive international integration will make the capital tourism industry become a spearhead economic sector. "

Accordingly, Hanoi Tourism Department has set targets in 2018 with the key tasks: Strive to welcome 25.4 million visitors, including 5.5 million international visitors; total revenue from tourism reached VND 75,783 billion; Strengthening the promotion - promotion and quality management of tourism products ...

To achieve this result, the Department of Tourism will coordinate with the Department of Planning and Architecture and other localities to study the planning of the surrounding area and West Lake water surface to develop travel products here.

The Department also coordinates with related agencies to continue investing, developing and upgrading the system of facilities and infrastructure such as hotels, restaurants, amusement parks, shopping .. synchronized direction. Improving the quality of services, preserving the environmental landscape, security and order situation at tourist sites, resolving the phenomenon of rowing, squeezing prices, forcing clients to affect the quality of services and press statue of visitors. Conducting friendly, civilized for tourists, branding, images of Hanoi capital, bring the trust and satisfaction of visitors.

In addition, the Department will also support the arts units of the Central and the City to build a number of fixed art performances such as Ca Tru, puppetry, cheo singing, choreography, etc. connecting tour, tour tour relics and enjoy high quality art. Strengthening the training and development of human resources of high quality, good moral quality, professional skills. At the same time, to continue organizing and coordinating activities of propaganda, promotion and promotion of tourism in the country, in the region and in the world.

With the development solutions synchronously, the active participation of all levels, branches, businesses, people ... with the efforts of the staff of the Department of Tourism Hanoi; It is believed that the capital city's tourism will become a spearhead economic sector with a strong cultural identity and bring Hanoi an attractive and classy destination. The major tourism centers of the country and the region.

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