Strive for tourism to basically become a spearhead economic sector in Nghe An by 2030.

Conference scene. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

The structure of the tourism industry is shifting towards increasing professionalism.

Presenting the 5-year summary report on the implementation of Resolution No. 08-NQ/TW of the Politburo, comrade Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department stated: In the past 5 years, aiming to build products with the Nghe An tourism brand based on the advantages of natural and cultural tourism resources with outstanding values, the province has directed the implementation of tasks and solutions: Planning to preserve, restore and promote the value of special national relicsPresident Ho Chi Minh Memorial Areain Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district associated with tourism development; gradually diversifying tourism services in Cua Lo town and coastal districts.

The comrades chaired the conference. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

The province has called for investment in large-scale, high-class, high-quality tourism projects: Vinpearl Cua Hoi entertainment and cable car complex phase II; Bai Lu hotel and resort villa complex of Tan A Dai Thanh Group; Cultural tourism area of ​​the special national relic site of President Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site, etc.

The role of tourism in socio-economic development in localities is defined, creating jobs and income for workers. The structure of the tourism industry is increasingly shifting towards professionalism, diversity, quality and sustainability. Tourism development linkage activities are increasingly professional and effective in order to connect Nghe An to the chain oftourism productsinter-provincial, inter-regional

Opening night of Cua Lo beach tourism in 2022. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Tourism activities maintained a fairly stable growth rate in the period 2017-2019, with an average growth rate of international visitors during the period reaching 26.1%. However, in 2020, the tourism industry faced many difficulties due to the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, causing the number of visitors to fluctuate and decrease sharply, leading to failure to achieve the set targets in terms of number of visitors and total tourism revenue.

Comrade Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department reported at the conference. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

At the same time, the report also pointed out shortcomings and limitations such as: Tourism development is not commensurate with the potential; tourism products have improved but have not created a breakthrough, there are no products creating a unique brand for Nghe An tourism; have not attracted many investors with strong financial potential with large-scale projects.

The existing infrastructure has not met the requirements of tourism development; cooperation and association between Nghe An and other countries in the region have not brought about the desired results. The association of tourism development between district-level localities and large enterprises is still limited and not sustainable. Promotion and advertising activities lack depth and focus, and their influence is not high.

Human resourcesTourism is still unprofessional, state management of tourism does not cover the entire area; safety, environmental sanitation, and food safety are not guaranteed.

Innovation, raising awareness of the role of tourism

Regarding the direction, tasks and solutions in the coming years, the conference agreed on the target of attracting 6.0 - 6.3 million tourists with accommodation by 2025, including 300,000 international visitors; revenue reaching 11,000 billion VND. By 2030, tourism will basically become the province's spearhead economic sector, creating a driving force for the development of other industries and fields; Nghe An will become one of the tourist centers of the North Central region and an attractive destination for the whole country.

Representatives of Cua Lo town leaders spoke at the conference. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

To achieve the set goals, we need to continue to promote.propaganda work, raise awareness and innovate thinking about tourism development. Supplement and adjust the tourism development plan towards professionalism, modernity and sustainable development. Gradually restructure tourism products towards focused and key development and improve quality on the basis of building specific products with Nghe An tourism brand.

Innovate and improve the effectiveness of tourism promotion and advertising, expand the tourist market. Build human resources for the tourism industry to meet immediate and long-term development requirements; improve the effectiveness of state management of tourism in tourism construction and planning, resource and environment management, investment in infrastructure development, administrative procedure reform to promptly resolve difficulties and problems arising in practice...

Comrade Nguyen Van Thong - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee awarded Certificates of Merit to collectives with outstanding achievements. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

At the conference, delegates discussed the following issues: New directions for eco-tourism and community tourism; tourism development in building new model rural areas; promoting values.cultural heritageto develop tourism; promote the role of Vinh city in coordinating tourists; orient development to reduce seasonality in sea tourism activities; invest in building transport infrastructure and improving the quality of passenger transport to attract tourists...

In his concluding remarks at the conference, Comrade Nguyen Van Thong - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee commended a number of major achievements, and at the same time frankly pointed out the shortcomings and limitations in the process of directing and implementing Resolution No. 08-NQ/TW. From there, he requested that all levels, sectors, the Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations focus on timely and effectively implementing a number of tasks and solutions to achieve the goal of becoming one of the tourist centers of the North Central region and an attractive destination of the whole country by 2030.

Comrade Nguyen Van Thong - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee awarded Certificates of Merit to individuals with outstanding achievements. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

First of all, continue to promote propaganda work, raise awareness of society, all levels and sectors about the orientation of the Party and State to develop tourism into a spearhead economic sector. Strengthen the connection of tourism resources to attract tourists, create continuity, closure, limit fragmentation and fragmentation of resources. Thereby, well implement the conservation and promotion of resource values ​​to serve the development of tourism economy.

Next, pay attention to investing in building infrastructure, especially transportation to promote tourism development; increase promotion and investment attraction; train human resources, equip and improve tourism skills, and form a tourism culture to satisfy tourists.

The Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee emphasized that to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state management, departments, branches and localities need to issue mechanisms to encourage and support people working in tourism. Especially, it is necessary to resolve conflicts between tourism economic activities and other sectors such as industry, immigration, national security protection and preservation of traditional values.

At the same time, support and connect information for businesses; sponsor the formation of a startup ecosystem in the tourism sector. Pay attention to building a strategy for developing Nghe An tourism with a long-term vision, paying attention to evaluating results and organizing the exploitation of resources in a reasonable and effective manner.

Comrade Nguyen Van Thong - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee delivered a concluding speech at the conference. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Another important thing is comprehensive innovation, raising awareness of the role and position of the tourism industry, besides being flexible in serving tourists, it is necessary to proactively lead and orient the tastes of tourists.touristStrengthening information connection, connecting domestic and foreign tourism markets to attract tourists to Nghe An...

On this occasion, the Provincial Party Standing Committee awarded Certificates of Merit to 8 collectives and 7 individuals with achievements in directing and implementing Resolution No. 08-NQ/TW.