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 The number of tourists to the
Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) has been on the rise for some time, bringing
sizable economic and social benefits, and proving the tourism sector’s
important role in the area’s socio-economic development.
Tran Phu Cuong, deputy head of the
Department for International Cooperation of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, made the remarks at a Mekong forum to promote tourism in the
GMS in Hanoi on
December 19.
The event, co-hosted by the
Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Association of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia Economic Cooperation and
Development, is part of efforts to facilitate win-win economic cooperation
among Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar,
Thailand and Vietnam, and China’s
Yunnan and
Guangxi provinces.
Cuong said to maintain a growth
rate in the smokeless industry, the GMS nations should be aware of the
importance of benefits brought by the sector.
They should work together to turn
the region into a unique tourism destination where attractions are shaped by
rich natural resources, an untouched tourism environment and cultural
diversity, he said.
In 2012, nearly 44 million people
visited the region, according to the official.
Participants assessed tourism
partnerships in the region and the Greater Mekong Sub-region and presented
opportunities for tourism investment in the GMS countries.
They also touched upon solutions to
boost connectivity and partnerships for travel companies while suggesting the
GMS countries’ Governments develop complete policies to step up tourism
development cooperation in the region.
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| Source: VNA |
