What are the contents of the master plan for tourism development under the law in Vietnam?

What are the contents of the master plan for tourism development under the law in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 21 of the Law on Tourism 2017, the contents of the master plan for tourism development include:

- Roles and advantages of tourism in the socio-economic development of the country, regions and local governments;

- Analysis and assessment of potential and current status of tourism resources and environment, tourism markets; capacity for attracting investment and resources for tourism development;

- Viewpoints and objectives for tourism development; forecast targets and provide justifications for alternatives for tourism development;

- Plan for the organization of the tourism space and tourism infrastructure system.

- Plan for the development of tourism products and market;

- Plan for investment in tourism development; determine the list of prioritized areas and projects and investment capital.

- Plan for the protection of tourism resources and environment in accordance with law.

- Proposed policies and measures for tourism management and development according to the master plan.

What are the contents of the master plan for tourism development under the law in Vietnam? (Internet image)

Rules for formulation of master plan for tourism development in Vietnam

Pursuant to Article 20 of the Law on Tourism 2017, rules for formulation of master plan for tourism development include:

- Conform to the strategy and master plan for national socio-economic development, defense and security; strategy for tourism industry development and other master plans that have been approved by a competent authority in each period.

- Properly and effectively use tourism resources and preserve historical - cultural relics, natural heritages towards sustainable development associated with environmental protection and climate change adaptation.

- Ensure connectivity between areas within a region and between regions nationwide; make full use of the existing infrastructure; develop potential and advantage of each region and area therein in order to develop tourism products.

- Minimize negative impacts of tourism development on economy, society and environment.

- Ensure the participation of organizations, local communities and individuals during formulation of master plans; protect both interests of the State and those of communities, interests of regions with those of areas therein.

- Ensure scientificness and apply modern technology during formulation of master plan; meet standards and regulations and conform to national socio-economic development and international integration requirements.

Tourism development policies in Vietnam

Tourism development policies are mentioned in Article 5 of the Law on Tourism 2017 as follows:

- The State shall introduce policies to mobilize sources for tourism development to ensure tourism is a national spearhead industry.

- Organizations and individuals doing tourism business shall be entitled to the highest level of investment incentive and assistance when the State issues and adopts policies on investment incentive and assistance.

- The State shall give priority to provision of funding for the following activities:

+ Inspection, assessment, preservation, enhancement and development tourism resources;

+ Formulation of master plans for tourism development;

+ Tourism promotion, development of national and local tourism trademarks;

+ Construction of infrastructure in service of tourism development.

- The State shall apply assistance policies to the following activities:

+ Investment in high-quality tourism infrastructure and services;

+ Research into and orientation towards the development of tourism products;

+ Provision of training in tourism;

+ Investment in new tourism products that have positive impacts on the environment and increase the participation of local communities; investment in sea and island tourism, eco-tourism, community-based tourism, cultural tourism and other typical tourism products;

+ Application of modern science and technology to the management and development of tourism;

+ Development of tourism in areas with tourism potential; use of local human resources;

+ Investment in establishment of large-scale tourism service complexes; duty-free shops and shopping centers in service of tourists.

- The State shall introduce policies to enable tourists to travel, stay, enter, exit, transit and follow customs procedures, facilitate value added tax refund, and protect other lawful rights and interests of tourists.

Mai Thanh Loi

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