On July 30, 2014, the ESRT Programme supported Vietnam Tourism Certification Board (VTCB) in evaluating for accreditation of VTOS assessment center in Pegasus International College in Da Nang as the second time for 4 occupations of Travel Operations, Tour Operations, Tour Guiding and CRS for Travel besides 7 occupations in hotel sector which were accredited already.

Duc Hanh talks to Kai Partale, Tourism Sector Specialist at the ESRT Programme, about the sustainable development of Vietnam's tourism industry.

From August 5th to 8th, 2014, a seminar on project management was organized by the ESRT Programme in Hanoi.

Tourism in Vietnam is entering a new phase of development that requires innovative solutions to address future challenges for destinations and new tourism markets. A high quality tourism consulting service is needed that can research and identify special features of local destinations and identify opportunities to add value to attract and then re-attract high-yielding visitors from around the world.

On July 22nd, 2014, the meeting of Vietnam Tourism Certification Board (VTCB) took place in Da Nang with the technical support from the ESRT Programme.

Milestone achieved! VTOS has received its final approval by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and will be made available through Vietnam Tourism Certification Board (VTCB).

From July 14th to 18th, 2014, a Training Course on Tourism Product Development and Good Marketing Practices was organised by the ESRT Programme in Vung Tau city.

On July 10th, 2014, the fourth meeting of Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) took place in Hanoi with the technical support from the ESRT Programme.