The "No list 2024" is evaluated based on three important criteria that affect the tourism industry: overcrowding, significant waste generation, and water quality issues. These factors not only destroy the landscape of the destination but also negatively impact the lives of local communities. Among the listed locations, Vietnam's Ha Long Bay is mentioned under the "waste generation" criterion.
This is an objective, well-founded assessment that needs to be listened to in order to improve the environment.
Lao Dong Newspaper published the following articles: "Garbage is seriously damaging the image of Ha Long Bay" published on June 19, 2023, "Strength buoys still fill Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh launches a campaign to clean up garbage across the province" published on June 19, 2023, "Polluted, foul-smelling water sources appear to flow directly into Ha Long Bay" published on October 31, 2023.
Not to mention recently, the case of a company implementing a real estate project with part of the area being the buffer zone of Ha Long Bay has caused much controversy over its negative impact on the World Natural Heritage.
Owning a famous World Natural Heritage, but not knowing how to preserve and protect it, causing the press and international organizations to speak out warnings, that is something that needs to be recognized and considered in terms of management responsibility.
Poor management, allowing people and tourists to litter, along with waste from fishing activities in the area... has attacked Ha Long Bay, causing the threat of environmental pollution.
More than 7 million visitors visited Ha Long Bay in 2022, and this year it is estimated to reach 8.5 million. However, attracting many tourists but not being able to manage, leaving Ha Long Bay flooded with waste and other types of pollution, is the benefit worth the harm?
Preventing littering and moving towards a litter-free Ha Long Bay is possible! The problem is whether the local government has the determination and measures to implement it or not.
The "No list" is not intended to "put down or criticize" but to show respect and protect these famous destinations. However, this is a warning about littering in Ha Long Bay.
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