In recent times, Ho Chi Minh City has increased investment in green tourism, linking with neighboring localities, provinces and internationally to develop sustainable tourism, raising the community's general awareness of green tourism.
For example, a series of community tours are continuously deployed and innovated such as Thieng Lieng community tourism; eco-tourism associated with OCOP products...
With its advantages in biodiversity and unique culture, Can Gio has great potential for tourism exploitation, from river and sea ecotourism to resorts. The city is also implementing construction and development orientations while still maintaining the natural and cultural advantages here.
The most recent is the Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair ( ITE HCMC 2024 ) with the theme "Sustainable Tourism - Creating the Future" lasting from September 5-7. From there, propose solutions and initiatives to concretize the goals and strategic vision of the Vietnamese tourism industry in general and Ho Chi Minh City tourism in particular.
At the same time, aiming for the identity of sustainable tourism development, not only based on economic benefits but also in harmony with cultural, social and environmental values.
According to Mr. Nguyen Van Dung - Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, the trend of tourism associated with environmental protection, protection of natural resources and indigenous culture is an inevitable requirement of the tourism industry towards sustainable development.
In the context of sustainable tourism development being the "key" to enhancing the competitiveness of destinations, green tourism products in Ho Chi Minh City will be a special highlight to attract domestic and international tourists.
In the coming time, the city's tourism industry will continue to promote tourism development activities associated with UNESCO's 17 sustainable development criteria and aim to reduce emissions and protect the natural and cultural environment.
According to Booking.com's 2023 Sustainable Travel Report, globally, 80% of survey respondents said that sustainable travel is increasingly important to them.
In Vietnam, 97% of Vietnamese tourists surveyed said they want to travel more sustainably in the next 12 months.
75% of travelers say they are willing to pay more for certified sustainable travel options. 83% of travelers express a desire to leave the places they visit cleaner and greener after they leave.
Vietnam's tourism development strategy to 2030 has also identified tourism development with a sustainable and inclusive orientation on the basis of green growth, maximizing tourism's contribution to sustainable development goals.
