The rule of conduct must be known when traveling Viet Nam

Previously, Danang has issued a rule of conduct in tourism activities for foreign tourists. In photo: A rule of conduct  in Chinese is distributed to Chinese tourists.

General Administration of Tourism announced that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued the Rule of civilized Conduct in Tourism on 17th March 2017.

Many rules suggest that people when traveling should adhere to such as: stand in line, not spit indiscriminately ...

The rule consists of 2 chapters with 12 articles, applied to Vietnamese tourists traveling in Vietnam and abroad; foreigners traveling to Vietnam and other organizations and individuals doing business  in tourism, communities at tourist sites ...

Stand in line, do not lavishly take food ...

For visitors, the rule set out 20 behaviors should do as line up, respect members of group, dress courteous clothes, respect differences of cultures, beliefs, take food, drink enough , control of drinking alcohol and beer;

Do not jostle others out, do not throw rubbish, spit indiscriminately, do not draw on walls, statues, emorials; Do not smoke in unauthorized places; do not pick flowers, break branches, tease pets ...

For organizations and individuals doing business in tourism, the set of rules includes 15 behaviors that should be done: post up and sell right prices, give honest advice on the product, supply goods with right quality for visitors, be responsible for environment, do not raise prices,  squeeze  prices ...

Travel businesses are encouraged to comply with the law, support customers when there is a risk, do not lead visitors to unsafe places, only recruit guides are granted certificate...

Tour guides are encouraged to promote professional ethics, serve strictly according to program of  travel company, do not abandon visitors ...

Many promotional slogans on behavior of civilized tourism are offered such as: Enhancing the image of Vietnamese tourists; Travel with knowledge and responsibility;

Every citizen is a tour guide; Standing in line is civilized; Say no to bad quality services ...

Target is to orient for behaviors in tourism

Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan - General Director of  Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) - said that the rule of conduct was issued by the Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and also showed in Resolution of the Politburo, aimed at turning Vietnam tourism into a spearhead sector.

VNAT  has prepared to build this rule of Conduct since half of year ...

The Rule of Conduct provides messages for communication, education and orienting for individuals and organizations involved in tourism activities, but does not replace legal provisions on administrative violations.

"People should not misunderstand that these are mandatory regulations, "Mr Tuan explained.

Mr. Tuan also said that:" Vietnam National Administration of Tourism will hold a conference to request all provinces, cities and tour operators jointly propagandize the rule of conduct in the coming time. Pocket handbooks are also distributed to residents and visitors. "We look forward to receiving cooperation of the whole people to do this" Tuan said.

Vietnamese tourists do sightseeing and enjoy free fruits at Suphattra Land, Rayong Province, Thailand

"Not enough"

Mr. Tran The Dung, deputy director of  Young Generation Tourist Company, assesses the newly promulgated regulations which are still formal when there is a need stronger measures in reality. Especially, it is very necessary to tourism environment which is still in a jumble

Mr Truong Duc Hai, director of Hon Ngoc Vien Dong Tourism Company, said that Vietnam National Administration of Tourism issued a document guiding behaviors of Vietnamese tourists traveling abroad and sent to travel companies a few years ago.

Although this document has been more particular, Mr Hai still feels "not enough" because it is more administrative than real.

Mr. Hai stated that many Vietnamese tourists littered, noisy, spit ... so much that foreign tourists to Hoi An also participate in waste picking tour on the river.

Mr Hai said that civilized consciousness can not be justified by some documents or rules. Mr. Hai also recommends government have to promulgate heavy sanctions.

Mr Nguyen Huu Tho, Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, said that issuance of a rule of conduct is a positive signal, especially with current tourism situation.

However, according to Mr. Tho, it is necessary to consider tourism environment because in mountainous areas in Quang Binh, Thua Thien - Hue, people are very courteous, civilized with tourists, clean environment. Vietnamese visitors to nations which is secure, clean ... often do not  do uncultured behaviors. But they do uncultured behaviors again when coming back Viet Nam with many bad things such as: throw rubbish, spit indiscriminately, noisy and elbow others out in a crowd, driving contrariwise ...Therefore, Mr Tho said that each concerned agency need to drastically change tourism environment and tourism culture which are in the wrong direction.