(TAN): Vietnam has launched a dedicated web portal to showcase the country’s best sustainable tourism options.
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, together with Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board and Swiss Sustainable Tourism Programme have come together to launch a new ‘Green Travel’ section on the national tourism website: www.vietnam.travel/sustainability.
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Users visiting the Green Travel section of the website will find articles dedicated to best practices for responsible travellers, guides on following Vietnamese customs and local etiquette, and articles on the country’s lesser-known destinations, the tourism advisory board said.
To make it easier for travellers to find sustainable tourism providers in Vietnam, the webpage features a catalog of “reputable businesses” across the country. Visitors can look up tours that are educational, ethical, as well as eco-friendly; find sustainable accommodations among lodges, homestays, and hotels; and discover souvenirs such as craft, textile, and stationery brands that preserve Vietnamese culture and support local communities.
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The section also offers hand-drawn infographics on sustainable travel in Vietnam, and in-depth stories for those interested in Vietnam’s ethnic minorities and traditional craft villages. To make the experience actionable for travellers planning trips, a collection of leading tour operators offering sustainable experiences is also included.
Tourism officials said the Green Travel section represents a first step in Vietnam’s endeavours to support sustainable travel businesses and assist responsible travellers coming to Vietnam.
