Tourism – a bridge bringing VN closer to the world

VGP – Serving as a key economic sector, tourism is not only a bridge bringing Việt Nam closer to the word but also a backbone industry to further the national socio-economic growth and poverty alleviation, Deputy PM Nguyễn Thiện Nhân said.

May 11, 2010 8:30 AM GMT+7

Deputy PM Nguyễn Thiện Nhân (R) welcomes Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization Taleb Rifa (L), Hà Nội, May 10, 2010 - Photo: VGP/Từ Lương

Deputy PM Nhân made the remark during his talks with Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization Taleb Rifai on May 10.

The Vietnamese leader took the occasion to congratulate Mr. Taleb Rifai on his recent inauguration and highlighted the importance of the World Tourism Organization in the overall development of the global tourism in general and of Việt Nam in particular.

He urged the organization to commit more marketing supports to the country and to share important long-term development strategies for existing and new domestic tourist products.

Việt Nam is a peaceful nation with a stable political system and friendly people, Mr. Taleb Rifai stressed. The country has many attractive sightseeing destinations while possessing huge tourist potentials.

The World Tourism Organization will help to showcase the country’s images globally, he pledged. The organization will spare no effort to offer various training courses and seminars on how to develop a strong and profitable tourism sector.

By Trinh Nguyen