Vietnam hosts the first international conference on rural tourism

The International Conference on Rural Tourism organized by the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is scheduled to take place from December 9-11 in Quang Nam province.

In order to enhance the promotion and communication of Vietnam's destination image internationally and boost the development of agricultural tourism - a potential type of tourism based on Vietnam's strengths, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism presided over and coordinated with UN Tourism, the People's Committee of Quang Nam province and relevant agencies to organize the International Conference on Rural Tourism in Vietnam.

UN Tourism announced the event taking place in Hoi An, Vietnam. (Source: Tourism Information Center)

The conference includes main activities: UN Tourism's International Conference on Rural Tourism; the second annual meeting of the UN Tourism Best Tourism Village Network; a tour program and survey of tourism products in Quang Nam province; and organization of a space to introduce culture and tourism.

It is expected that about 300 delegates will attend the Conference, including: international delegates who are leaders and staff of UN Tourism, tourism ministries, national tourism agencies of UN Tourism member countries, villages in the UN Tourism Best Tourism Villages network, international organizations, experts...

UN Tourism is a specialized agency of the United Nations, with a vision of developing tourism as an engine for economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability.

Currently, UN Tourism has 160 official members and more than 500 associate members, of which Vietnam Tourism has become an official member since 1981, belonging to the East Asia-Pacific Commission.

UN Tourism often organizes many events in member countries, contributing to enhancing the image of destination tourism and attracting the attention of tourism leaders, industry experts, businesses, partners, potential investors, promoting friendly cooperation and exchanges with member countries and associate members.

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