​Representatives from the Hanoi Department of Tourism​ and UNESCO Hanoi Travel Club​ organise a farm trip and launch an environmental protection campaign for sustainable tourism in Duong Lam Ancient Village​ on March 14.

On the morning of 14 March, the Hanoi Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the UNESCO Hanoi Travel Club, organised a programme to survey, connect, and co-operate in tourism development while launching an environmental protection campaign for sustainable tourism in Duong Lam Village, Son Tay Town, Hanoi.

Representatives from the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the Hanoi UNESCO Association, Son Tay Town, domestic and international travel businesses, and local residents of Duong Lam attended the event.

As part of the programme, participants engaged in various activities, including visiting Va Temple and Mia Pagoda, exploring old houses and communal halls, and learning about local customs and traditional crafts.

A key highlight of the event was the launch of the Tourism Enterprises Join Hands to Protect the Environment—Say No to Plastic Waste campaign. Delegates and residents actively collected waste and cleaned up the village's environment.

Delegates launch the campaign "Tourism Enterprises Join Hands to Protect the Environment – Say No to Plastic Waste".

Speaking at the launch, Chairman of the UNESCO Hanoi Association Truong Minh Tien highlighted the initiative's significance, particularly in the context of growing concerns over waste pollution, especially plastic waste, which has become a global issue.

According to Tran Trung Hieu, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, this event aimed to encourage businesses to spread the message of environmental protection to tourists as they explore Hanoi's attractions, including Duong Lam.

"We always encourage local destinations, accommodation facilities, hotels, and restaurants to use eco-friendly products and limit single-use plastics to reduce emissions in the tourism industry. This aligns with global trends and is a key factor for many international travellers when choosing destinations," Hieu stated.

Representatives of travel companies and local residents collect waste at Duong Lam Village.

Director of Seotai Travel from South Korea, Kim Sang Hoon, expressed his enthusiasm, "I am delighted to participate in this event. Participating in waste collection has given me a more positive perspective on sustainable tourism. I'm particularly impressed by the centuries-old houses and the peaceful lifestyle of the locals here. I will certainly include Duong Lam Village in my tour programmes for South Korean visitors in the near future."