Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign travellers dreaming of their next vacation in Vietnamcan now find the country’s best sustainable tourism options in one onlinedestination.

TheVietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), together with the VietnamTourism Advisory Board (TAB) and the Swiss Sustainable Tourism Programme (SSTP)have joined hands to launch a new ‘Green Travel’ section on the nationaltourism website: www.vietnam.travel/sustainability.

Usersvisiting the section will find articles dedicated to best practices forresponsible travellers, guides on following Vietnamese customs and localetiquette, and pieces highlighting the country’s lesser-known destinations.

Tomake 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 outstanding tours that are educational, ethical, as wellas eco-friendly; find sustainable accommodations among lodges, homestays, andhotels; and discover souvenirs such as crafts, textiles, and stationery brandsthat preserve Vietnamese culture and support local communities.

Thesection also offers hand-drawn infographics on sustainable travel in Vietnam,and in-depth stories for those interested in Vietnam’s ethnic minorities andtraditional craft villages.

Tomake the experience actionable for travellers planning trips, a collection ofleading tour operators offering sustainable experiences is also included.

Inorder to ensure the listed companies are standout examples of practicingsocially and environmentally sustainable tourism, TAB sought the expertise ofSSTP consultants to research the contents of the Green Travel section inaccordance with the sustainability criteria established by SSTP for the tourismindustry in Vietnam.

Tourismofficials said the Green Travel section represents progress, and is a firststep in Vietnam’s endeavours to support sustainable travel businesses andassist responsible travellers coming to Vietnam.

Overthe coming months, the national tourism website will make debut videosshowcasing the country’s best sustainable tourism assets and outstandingexperiences, and will host giveaways for sustainable Vietnamese products andholidays on its official social media channels, found under the handle:@vietnamtourismboard.

Alreadysocial media users can show their support for responsible travel by searchingin GIFs for the keyword ‘greenvietnam’, and posting the stickers to theirstories on Instagram and Facebook.

Vietnamrecently also launched a ‘Visit Vietnam from Home’ page, encouraging travellersto explore the country even while the borders are closed. The page deliversvirtual travel experiences such as 360-degree tours, local recipes, colouringpages, and immersive videos. /.