Huynh Vinh Ai, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, speaks at the seminar (Photo: VNA)
Tay Ninh (VNA) – The People’s Committee of southwestern Tay Ninh province held an
international seminar on July 31 to introduce its tourism potential, advantages,
and development prospects.
Chairman of the provincial
People’s Committee Pham Van Tan told participants that located within the
southern key economic zone, Tay Ninh shares a 240-km border line with three
provinces of Cambodia. It is home to a series of tourist destinations,
including Ba Den mountain, Dau Tieng
lake, Cao Dai Holy See, and Lo Go-Xa Mat National Park.
Tay Ninh has
defined tourism as an important economic sector, which has accounted for about
2.75 percent of its gross regional domestic product in recent years, he said.
However, the
industry has yet to fully tap its potential, Tan added, citing a number of
reasons, including the lack of a long-term strategy, infrastructure facilities
and appealing tourism products.
Dr. Nguyen The
Du from the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management talked about
shortcomings of tourism services in Tay Ninh.
According to him,
local tourism infrastructure facilities, such as hotels and restaurants, remain
inexpensive and cater mainly to residents and irregular visitors, while travel
agencies lack capacity to offer professional services.
Chairman of the
Vietnam Tourism Association Nguyen Huu Tho made suggestions for the development
of the local tourism sector, which include building a green Tay Ninh city,
teaching English for young people, and preserving the Cao Dai Holy See.
Huynh Vinh Ai,
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, recommended the province to
seek consultancy from domestic and international experts to design a
sustainable tourism development plan.-VNA