Addressing the event, Deputy PM Dam applauded the outstanding achievements attained by the sector in the past year, stating that in the context of the pandemic and natural disasters, the nation’s humanitarian values were aroused and created a strong sense of pervasiveness.
He asked the sector to boost culture, sports and tourism promotion activities and accelerate the application of information technology advances across all management areas in 2021.
The deputy PM expressed his hope that the entire sector will continue to build on and tap into its accomplishments to help Vietnam develop faster and more sustainably and make culture a true foundation and resource for national development.
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General view of the conference. (Photo: VGP)
In 2021, the ministry will continue to synchronously and flexibly implement domestic tourism stimulus and recovery policies. Accordingly, the tourism industry will develop plans to welcome back international tourists after the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control, striving to serve 80 million domestic tourist arrivals and earn about VND337 trillion (US$14.57 billion) in revenue from visitors.
Regarding sports, the relevant units are making preparations towards successfully organising the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 11th ASEAN Para Games, as well as sending athletes to compete in other regional and international sporting events.
In addition, the ministry will strengthen cultural and art activities that harmoniously combine traditional and modern features, while working to preserve and promote national cultural identities.
