The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism calls for more candidates for Tourism Ambassador
08/08/2013 09:46
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(Hanoitourist) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has received applications for the position of Vietnam Tourism Ambassador from five candidates, so it has called for other candidates to participate in the selection, with October 31 as deadline.
Talking to the media yesterday, August 6, Mr. Nguyen Van Tinh, Director of the Ministry’s International Cooperation Department, said the agency had received the applications of Miss Southeast Asia Le Thi Dieu Han, the runner-up of Miss USA Asia Chau Mong Nhu, actress Lan Phuong, Miss Tourism Huynh Thi Ngoc Han, and teacher Do Thi Hong Thuan.
"All records are satisfactory and all candidates have their action programs. However, we would like to call other applicants and the deadline lasts until October 31," Tinh said.
The International Cooperation Agency is consulted relevant bodies on the regulation of the activities of the Tourism Ambassador. According to the draft, the term may be extended to two years, instead of only one year. Tourism Ambassadors may be appointed for each location, each market and for specific activities. Also, the draft regulations do not require candidates to have certain degrees, but social influential.
Referring to funding for tourism ambassadors, Tinh said tourism ambassadors enjoy the same mechanism for state employees when they make overseas business trips. They can also call for funding from businesses for tourism promotional activities.
Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Deputy head of the Vietnam National Tourism Administration said that Thanh Hoa, Ha Noi, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, Quang Ninh have established Support Centers for tourists. Hoi An has decided to install cameras at major tourist sites. In addition, other provinces have set up interdisciplinary inspection teams and asked traffic police forces to assist travelers.
Cuong added that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has organized inspection teams in many provinces, trying to build the image of a friendly, safe Vietnam./.
Source: Vietnamnet
