ASEAN member states should consider measures to intensify tourism cooperation between the bloc and Russia, Director General of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh said on January 26.
Director General of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – ASEAN member states should consider measures tointensify tourism cooperation between the bloc and Russia, Director General ofthe Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh said on January26.
In his speech at the third ASEAN+ Russia Tourism Ministers’ Meetingheld in the framework of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Vientiane, Laos onJanuary 24-26, Khanh highlighted that Russia is an important tourism market ofASEAN and Vietnam in particular, with visitors making long trips to the region.
Laying stress on the modest tourism activities between the two sides, Khanhsuggested organising cultural-tourism festivals, conferences and culturalexchange programmes besides the existing Russian language training courses.
He recommended Russia increase its presence at large tourism promotion eventsheld by ASEAN members and support them to roll out several onlinepopularisation campaigns through the country’s official media channels.
At the event, participants reaffirmed commitment to endorsing sustainable tourismdevelopment in ASEAN and Russia as well as enhancing collaboration insustainable and comprehensive growth, ensuring that tourism will benefit peoplefrom all walks of life.
With a view to increasing the number of tourist arrivals to acceleratetourism recovery, the meeting adopted a proposal on a project to expand business relationsbetween Russia and ASEAN travel firms through Russian-language training and experienceexchange to improve human resources quality.
Participants also supported a proposed project to popularise the off-the-beaten-path destinations in ASEAN andRussia. The project will be coordinated by Brunei.
Despite formidable challenges posed by theCOVID-19 pandemic, Southeast Asia remained a favoured destination for Russiantourists. During January – September of 2023, ASEAN member countries welcomed664,000 Russian visitors, while around 23,000 holiday makers from Southeast Asiamade their trips to Russia./.
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Director General of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh (Photo: VNA) 
