Announcing the planning of the network of cultural and sports facilities and the planning of the tourism system for the period 2021

The conference was connected directly and online to 63 points in provinces and cities under the Central Government. Attending the Ninh Binh point were comrade Tran Song Tung, member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of relevant departments and branches; leaders of districts and cities.

At the conference, Comrade Hoang Dao Cuong, Member of the Party Committee, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced Decision No. 991/QD-TTg, dated September 16, 2024 of the Prime Minister approving the Planning of the cultural and sports facilities network for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2045 and Decision No. 509/QD-TTg, dated June 13, 2024 of the Prime Minister approving the Planning of the tourism system for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

The objective of approving the Planning of the cultural and sports facilities network for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2045, is to develop a synchronous, modern, and unique national cultural facilities network, aiming to build a national image associated with absorbing the cultural quintessence of the times, meeting the prescribed standards and practical needs; ensuring fairness in participation and enjoyment of people in regions and areas nationwide; ensuring good performance of the task of preserving and promoting national cultural values and identities; ensuring regional connectivity and connectivity with other infrastructures within the territory.

Developing a network of cultural and sports facilities associated with the market mechanism, as a resource for developing the cultural industry and sports economy . Forming high-quality products and services, meeting the needs of society, serving the lifelong learning and training of the people, contributing to building a learning society and improving the quality of life.

By 2045, key cultural and sports centers will be formed in association with important national cities...

To achieve the above objectives and directions, the Plan proposes 8 implementation solutions including: Solutions on mechanisms and policies; solutions on capital mobilization and allocation; solutions on human resource development; solutions on linkage and development cooperation; solutions on education and propaganda; solutions on international cooperation; solutions on environment, science and technology; solutions on management models and methods of operation.

Regarding the Tourism System Planning, the general goal of the planning is that by 2025, Vietnam will become an attractive destination with high tourism development capacity in the world. By 2030, tourism will truly become a spearhead economic sector, developing in the direction of green growth; becoming a destination with leading development capacity in the world.

Specifically, by 2025, strive to welcome 25 - 28 million international visitors; 130 million domestic visitors, creating about 6.3 million jobs, directly contributing 8 - 9% to GDP; by 2030, directly contributing 13 - 14% to GDP, creating about 10.5 million jobs.

Regarding the environment, sustainable tourism development is associated with environmental protection; effectively responding to climate change. By 2030, 100% of tourist areas and destinations; tourist accommodation establishments and other coastal service businesses will not use disposable plastic products and hard-to-decompose nylon bags.

By 2045, tourism will affirm its role as a driving force of the economy; a prominent global destination, among the top tourism developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Striving to welcome 70 million international visitors; total revenue from tourists reaching about 7.3 billion VND; contributing 17-18% to GDP.

Regarding product development orientation, we will optimize the exploitation of marine and island tourism resources to develop tourism products that are competitive with other countries in the region in terms of marine resorts, marine ecology and cruise tourism. Develop high-end marine resort centers. At the same time, promote regional and local cultural values as a foundation for building tourism products associated with heritage, festivals, sightseeing and learning about lifestyles and cuisine; connect Vietnamese heritages with countries in the region and the world; effectively link tourism with cultural industries.

The plan also proposes solutions to develop tourism, including the development of tourism human resources; investment funds...

At the conference, delegates discussed and shared difficulties and problems, and proposed orientations and solutions to develop a network of cultural, sports and tourism facilities in a synchronous and modern manner, in accordance with the 2 Plans as well as the practical conditions of the locality.

Speaking at the conference, comrade Ho An Phong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, highly appreciated the opinions expressed at the conference; at the same time, requested the agency in charge of approving the Planning to absorb the opinions expressed by the delegates to implement the tasks in the coming time.

To effectively implement the contents of the Plan, Deputy Minister Ho An Phong requested relevant agencies and units to focus on promoting propaganda and dissemination of the core contents of the Plan to all levels of people and the business community to create unity in awareness and action, effectively implementing the contents of the Plan.

Based on the contents of the Planning, all levels, sectors, localities and units coordinate to deploy the implementation plan to ensure unity, synchronization and rhythm. The heads of Party committees and authorities at all levels clearly identify the key tasks of their localities and units to focus on directing and developing implementation plans; at the same time, enhance proactiveness, management responsibility, and do a good job of planning management, to both ensure that the planning is implemented in practice and maximize implementation resources.

Along with that, it is necessary to focus on researching, amending, proposing amendments, and issuing new policies, mechanisms, policies, and regulations that have been issued to be consistent with the Plan. There is a plan in selecting priority investment in important projects and works serving the development of culture, sports and tourism, avoiding dispersion, ensuring practicality and efficiency. Attention should be paid to training human resources for the development of culture, sports and tourism activities...

Nguyen Luu - Anh Tuan

Source: https://baoninhbinh.org.vn/cong-bo-quy-hoach-mang-luoi-co-so-van-hoa-the-thao-va-quy/d20241018151432893.htm