(AG Provincial E-Portal) - An Giang, October 25 – Mr. Ho Van Mung, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the An Giang Provincial People's Committee, presided over a meeting to review and assess tourism, accommodation, and travel activities across the province. The meeting saw the participation of leaders from relevant departments, officials from Long Xuyen City, Chau Doc City, Tinh Bien Town, Thoai Son District, and Cho Moi District, as well as nearly 30 representatives from tourism and accommodation businesses in An Giang.
During the discussions, attendees reviewed both the advantages and challenges facing tourism, hospitality, and travel operations in the region. They proposed numerous solutions for sustainable tourism development in An Giang, including the following key initiatives:
Attracting Investments: Focusing on the development of high-quality accommodation facilities (three-star hotels and above) in key tourist locations like Long Xuyen and Chau Doc cities and investing in large-scale tourist attractions.
Expanding and Upgrading Infrastructure: Enhancing restaurants, developing transportation infrastructure, and diversifying tourism products with a particular emphasis on experiential and eco-tourism.
Service Improvements: Emphasizing competitive pricing, improved security measures, strict regulation against solicitation at tourist sites, and creating clean, green, and scenic environments.
Cultural and Promotional Efforts: Fostering cultural respect within tourism activities and improving promotional efforts to highlight An Giang’s unique offerings.
In his concluding remarks, Chairman Ho Van Mung acknowledged the valuable contributions and insights provided by tourism businesses in the province. He urged the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to promptly advise the Provincial People's Committee on re-establishing the Provincial Tourism Development Steering Committee and to collaborate with related agencies on forming a Provincial Culinary Culture Association. Additionally, he called for the effective implementation of the tourism development plan.
The Department of Transport, in collaboration with the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, the Investment Promotion Center, and local authorities, was assigned to promptly assess and report investment needs for upgrading and developing transportation infrastructure to tourist destinations. Coordination with the Provincial Police and local governments were also encouraged to guide and regulate the operation of electric vehicles for tourism purposes in line with legal standards.
In a move to advance digital transformation within the tourism sector, efforts will be strengthened to enhance the visibility of An Giang tourism through diverse media and content channels. Training initiatives for tourism workforce development were also highlighted. The province intends to streamline state management in tourism, ensuring public safety, service affordability, environmental protection, and landscape preservation.
Tourism enterprises were encouraged to invest in new products, particularly those leveraging An Giang’s strengths in community-based and river tourism. The provincial administration and travel industry stakeholders are committed to fostering sustainable tourism development, thereby showcasing An Giang’s culture, people, and unique attractions to domestic and international visitors.
Author: Trung Hieu
Translator: Kim Thuan
