Kong film director officially appointed Vietnam tourism ambassador

On the afternoon of March 13, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism officially appointed the director of the film Kong: Skull Island, Jordan Vogt-Roberts, as Vietnam's tourism ambassador.

Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien awarded the title of Vietnam Tourism Ambassador to director Jordan Vogt-Roberts. Photo: Nguyen Khanh

Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts will take on the role of Vietnam tourism ambassador for the 2017-2020 term.

Sharing his feelings when officially taking on the role of Vietnam tourism ambassador, director Jordan Vogt-Roberts said this was a great honor that he had never had before.

“The first time I came to Vietnam, I felt a lot of pressure because Vietnam is a place I didn't know much about, but when I finished the film, I felt very happy.

At that time we always determined what to do and how to do it to do such a difficult job but we were determined to promote and introduce the beauty of Vietnam through the film.

One thing is for sure, when watching this film, many people will be amazed by the wonderful beauty of Vietnam. Audiences and visitors will surely say “oh how can there be such a beautiful place in the world”, director Jordan Vogt-Roberts said.

Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts and US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius. Photo: Nguyen Khanh

He also said that during the filming process in Vietnam, he experienced Vietnamese culture and enjoyed many Vietnamese dishes, which made his love for this country grow.

“When we come to your country, we are very honored and proud to always feel welcome because of your hospitality.

We want to continue working with you in the future to bring to Vietnam many directors with famous films and actors, and continue to introduce Vietnam's famous landscapes.

It can be said that this movie is one of the movies shown on a global scale, so its impact spreads to many fields and in the near future many people will know about Vietnam.

I am very willing to contribute my part to introduce the beauty of Vietnam to friends around the world and it is an honor for me. Thank you,” he said.

Director Jordan Vogt Roberts shares his thoughts on officially taking on the role of Vietnam tourism ambassador. Photo: Nguyen Khanh

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thien - Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism - sent his thanks to director Jordan Vogt-Roberts, and emphasized that Vietnam is trying to turn tourism into a spearhead economic sector and develop the cultural industry.

"Hopefully this is a good start for the breakthrough development of Vietnamese tourism and cinema," Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien expressed.

According to TTO