Promote tourism sector COVID-19 recovery and growth
Vietnam and Australia will cooperate to support two-way tourism to rebound and grow once it is safe to do so, including through supporting the development of a skilled tourism workforce to combat labour shortages as the sector begins to recover, with a particular focus on promoting women’s engagement and leadership in the sector.
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Work together to ensure our tourism sectors rebound and grow when travel restrictions permit
Key initiatives- Vietnam and Australia share information about tourism industry responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including outcomes of Australia’s Reimagining the Visitor Economy Expert Panel inquiry, and tourism industry supporting policies, as well as efforts to attract the participation of airlines and tourism businesses in the development of tourism stimulus programs.
- After borders reopen to international tourism, both countries to jointly undertake activities to promote their destinations and communicate safe tourism among the people of the two countries.
- To the predominantly women Vietnamese industry supervisors and managers, delivery of a micro-credential program in hospitality and tourism leadership by an Australian institution in support of a skilled tourism workforce and retention of tourism skills and expertise.