VNAT and PATA explore strategic tourism initiatives

On the sideline of the ASEAN – Japan Tourism Ministers’ Special Dialogue, Mr Ha Van Sieu, Vice Chairman of Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) had a meeting with Mr Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

At the meeting, VNAT’s Vice Chairman Ha Van Sieu noted the support of PATA for Vietnam’s tourism industry in providing information and research data on the world and regional tourism for Vietnam; Support capacity building for Vietnamese tourism officials; Organise training courses and foster tourism skills, focusing on sustainable destination management, digital transformation, market research, tourism statistics and product development; Coordinate and create conditions for Vietnamese businesses to participate in PATA activities.

VNAT’s Vice Chairman Ha Van Sieu proposed PATA to continue to implement tourism projects and organize some PATA events in Vietnam in the near future; support Vietnam tourism in inviting prestigious international experts and speakers to attend conferences, seminars, and field trips in Vietnam; support promoting Vietnam tourism on PATA platforms.