In the context of the rapidly growing demand of tourism development and implementation of tourism development strategy and master plan, the ESRT Programme implemented Programme Estimate No. 2 in 2013 with various activities. The following results and activities are the major outcomes of the ESRT Programme to provide environmentally and socially responsible tourism services as a part of Vietnam Tourism Strategy.

On December 27, 2013, the meeting of Vietnam Tourism Certification Board (VTCB) was held in Hanoi to evaluate and approve VTOS Front Office – Version 2014.

The ESRT's Programme Implementation Unit wishes you a peaceful and prosperous New Year 2014!!!

On December 17, 2013, the Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme (the ESRT Programme) supported Vietnam Tourism Certification Board (VTCB) in evaluating for accreditation of VTOS assessment center in Pegasus International College in Da Nang.

On December 19th, 2013, the third meeting of the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) took place in Hochiminh City, to discuss on some considerations for undertaking a joint marketing initiative for the country’s tourism sector.

Cognitive, behavioral and technical skills are required for the Vietnamese workers to meet changing demands of employers.

Hanoi 13th Nov. 2013, Today at the Ministry of Cultures, Sports and Tourism, the Vice-President Antonio Tajani, European Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry will meet with Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh to examine ways of strengthening relations and cooperation in the field of sustainable tourism. This is as part of the EU’s efforts to deepen economic relations with countries in the dynamic ASEAN region,

On 14 November 2013, the Conference on Responsible Tourism Policy shall take place in Da Nang. This second Annual Conference is organized by the EU-funded Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme under the guidance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.