Nghe An Department of Tourism solemnly celebrates 30th anniversary of establishment

Attending the ceremony, Central guests included comrade Ho An Phong - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; along with leaders and representatives of departments of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

The leaders of Nghe An province include: Nguyen Van Thong - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department; Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; together with leaders of departments, branches, localities; representatives of the Tourism Association and tourism enterprises and units...

Gradually becoming an important economic sector of the province

Since the fierce war years, Nghe An tourism has been gradually formed, initially as a reception station for foreign expert delegations of Vietnam Tourism Company, and diplomatic guesthouses. On July 5, 1994, in response to new development requirements, the Provincial People's Committee issued Decision No. 673/QD-UB on the establishment of Nghe An Tourism Department.

In 2008, the Department of Tourism was merged with the Department of Culture - Information, the Department of Physical Education - Sports to form the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. In 2017, implementing Resolution 36/NQ-HDND of the People's Council of Nghe An province, the Department of Tourism was re-established.

Delivering a speech at the ceremony, Director of the Department of Tourism Nguyen Manh Cuong said that through the development process, the tourism industry has increasingly affirmed its position in state management of tourism, gradually turning tourism into an important economic sector, making increasingly worthy contributions to the socio-economic development of the province.

The tourism business force has developed strongly, the tourism service system has developed rapidly in scale and quality. As of May 30, 2024, the whole province has 928 accommodation establishments with 22,032 rooms, including 4 5-star hotels, 10 4-star hotels, 40 hotels from 1 to 3 stars; there are nearly 70 travel agencies and branches, 29 tourist destinations recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as provincial-level tourist destinations.

Transport infrastructure connecting key tourist areas of the province is invested in and built, creating conditions for connection and expanding development space.

Tourism products are increasingly diversified, with quality being innovated and created. Many cultural works, historical relics, and revolutionary relics are invested in, constructed, preserved, and restored.

Nghe An tourism continues to have good growth, and tourist spending has also improved significantly. In the first 6 months of 2024, the number of tourists reached 5,480,000, equal to 112% compared to the same period in 2023; total revenue from tourists reached 16,611 billion VND, of which tourism revenue is estimated at 6,417 billion VND.

The socio-economic efficiency of tourism activities is increasingly evident, creating millions of direct and indirect jobs for many classes of people, especially young people starting their careers and women. People's lives are significantly improved, thereby contributing to poverty reduction and social enrichment.

With these achievements, Nghe An Department of Tourism was honored to receive the Third Class Labor Medal from the Party and State; and many Certificates of Merit and titles from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Nghe An Provincial People's Committee.

Striving to become a tourist center of the North Central region

Speaking at the Ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong respectfully commended, acknowledged and highly appreciated the important role, persistent efforts, dedication and achievements of the Department of Tourism and the tourism industry of Nghe An province over the past 30 years.

These achievements have made important contributions to the development of the tourism sector, promoting the development of economic sectors, making important contributions to the socio-economic development of the province, transforming rural areas, upgrading urban areas, promoting cultural values ​​and heritage values.

Outlining the potentials, advantages and unique values ​​of Nghe An province, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism emphasized that in the coming time, he requested the Department of Tourism of Nghe An province to pay attention to investing and perfecting the criteria for the Kim Lien National Special Historical Relic Site to become a National Tourist Area, a highlight and bright spot of Vietnam tourism; building Vinh and Dien Chau into National Tourist Areas.

Accelerate the development of high-end tourism products in Cua Hoi coastal area; urgently approve the Ecotourism Project of Pu Mat National Park and the ecotourism system according to the new Forestry Law to develop tourism products.

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism also said that it is necessary to build agricultural tourism associated with new rural areas; urgently include in the planning of historical relics and scenic spots to develop tourism resources and tourism products.

In particular, it is necessary to adhere to the country's strategy to develop Nghe An tourism in the right direction and at the right level of Vietnam's tourism planning.

Deputy Minister Ho An Phong said that in order to achieve the above orientations and goals, it is necessary to first raise social awareness of tourism; tourism must be based on the foundation of culture, combining cultural industry to create sustainable growth, turning heritage into assets, and turning culture into goods.

On the other hand, building a streamlined, effective, efficient Department of Tourism, including dedicated people, with economic knowledge but cultural understanding; capable of working in an internationally integrated environment, continuing modern traditions in a digital technology environment. Raising awareness of the entire tourism system, building tourism products with competitive prices, safe and unique environments.

Speaking at the Anniversary Ceremony, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung said that, despite many ups and downs, with the attention of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee and departments, branches and localities, the Department of Tourism of Nghe An province has overcome many difficulties to achieve achievements and excellently complete assigned tasks.

Summarizing the outstanding achievements, on behalf of the provincial leaders, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung acknowledged, warmly commended and highly appreciated the achievements and results that the Department of Tourism and the tourism industry have achieved in 30 years of formation and development, contributing to the overall development of the province.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung emphasized that Resolution No. 39 of the Politburo has determined to turn Nghe An into one of the tourist centers of the North Central region. To achieve that goal, it is necessary to further promote the potential, advantages, historical values, cultural values, and natural conditions, because currently Nghe An tourism is developing below its potential.

In the coming time, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the Department of Tourism to focus on advising the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, and Provincial People's Committee to carry out the tasks set out in the action programs to implement the Resolutions of the Central and the province; Tourism development strategy to 2030, vision to 2035.

Besides, the Department of Tourism and the industry need to continue to innovate in development thinking and strengthen tourism development linkage activities, to achieve the goal of making Nghe An soon become a leading locality in tourism development.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung also proposed to gradually restructure the tourism industry and tourism products towards improving quality and competitiveness based on specific conditions.

Continue to innovate in state management of tourism. Strengthen coordination with departments, branches and localities; promote human resource training, this is a key task to build a team of tourism professionals who are skilled, professional, friendly and hospitable.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung also requested departments, branches, sectors and localities to pay attention to accompanying the Department and the Tourism sector to realize development goals, contributing more and better to the development of Nghe An province.

On this occasion, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee presented the Department of Tourism with a banner from the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province.withThe inscription: "Nghe An Provincial Department of Tourism - 30 years of innovation and development"; awarded Certificates of Merit to 1 collective and 4 individuals of the Department of Tourism. The Director of the Department of Tourism awarded Certificates of Merit to many collectives and individuals.