Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh proposed to develop a set of principles for digital tourism and green tourism.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh highlighted the importance of digital and green tourism at the High-Level Tourism Forum. He proposed developing a set of principles to help the tourism industry develop more sustainably in the future.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh attended the High-level Tourism Forum within the framework of the Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair 2025 held in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: Organizing Committee

On September 4, the High-Level Tourism Forum, with the theme "Shaping the Future of Tourism: Towards Digital Transformation and Green Transformation", within the framework of the Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair 2025 took place in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam - an ideal convergence point, connecting key global tourism markets

Speaking at the forum, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh recognized tourism as a "smokeless industry", an economic sector rich in humanity, pointing out Vietnam's unique potential compared to international friends and businesses around the world.

Regarding Ho Chi Minh City, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized to the member cities of the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities (TPO), the city's position as the largest economic and tourism center in the country, converging outstanding potential in economics, culture, services and international connections; being the "gateway" to welcome international visitors and the starting point of many journeys to explore Vietnam, developing the MICE tourism model.

With such potential, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that this is the momentum for Vietnam to become an ideal convergence point, connecting key global tourism markets.

In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister reviewed the policies and guidelines of Vietnam in developing tourism such as expanding visa exemption, implementing e-visa, extending the length of stay; opening more direct flights connecting Vietnam with many countries in the world; the system of high-class hotels and resorts associated with tourist areas developing strongly; preferential policies on investment and tariffs have attracted many international tourism corporations...

Digital tourism and green tourism: 2 pillars of sustainable tourism development

Regarding digital transformation and green transformation, the Deputy Prime Minister said that they are the "golden key", two "strategic pillars" to create sustainable tourism development. In which, digital transformation is not only technology, but also an opportunity to create smart tourism experiences; green transformation is a trend, a responsibility for a sustainable destination.

At the forum, the Deputy Prime Minister shared some orientations for the rapid and sustainable development of the tourism industry in the coming time.

That is to continue to improve institutions, innovate thinking about tourism development, shift from the mindset of "growth at all costs" to the mindset of "sustainable development". Strengthen actions and expand international cooperation towards digital transformation and green transformation.

In addition, it is necessary to promote regional and industry linkages; invest heavily in human resource development; support the business community, including small and medium enterprises. Especially, orient global commitment and action.

"I propose that today's forum should study and develop a set of principles on digital tourism and green tourism, a common framework of standards, encouraging countries and businesses to apply, so that global tourism can develop harmoniously, responsibly and sustainably.

Vietnam is ready to accompany, actively contribute and be a responsible member in this initiative," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

Member cities of the General Assembly of the World Cities Tourism Promotion Organization, world experts attend the High-level Tourism Forum taking place on September 4 - Photo: Organizing Committee

International businesses are interested in Vietnamese cultural identities at the Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: Organizing Committee

Vietnam tourism continues to be nominated for prestigious international tourism awards

According to Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh, the number of international visitors in the first 8 months of 2025 reached nearly 14 million, an increase of over 20% over the same period in 2024.

Vietnam tourism continues to be in the world's leading group in the global tourism development capacity index in 2024, especially in terms of price competitiveness, tourism resources, safety and security...

Vietnam's tourism brand continues to be enhanced, nominated for prestigious international tourism awards, such as: World's leading heritage destination, Asia's leading natural attraction, and continues to be a safe, friendly, and rich-in-identity destination.

"These are vivid evidences of the development of Vietnamese tourism, reinforcing the belief in strong development in the coming period," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/pho-thu-tuong-mai-van-chinh-de-xuat-xay-dung-bo-nguyen-tac-du-lich-so-va-du-lich-xanh-20250904122224309.htm