Chapter II
TOURISM RESOURCES
Article 13.- Categories of tourism resources
1. Tourism resources consist of natural and humanity tourism resources which are under exploitation or not yet exploited.
Natural tourism resources include elements of geology, topography, geomorphology, climate, hydrography, ecosystems and natural landscapes which can be used for tourism purposes.
Humanity tourism resources include cultural traditions; cultural factors; folk literature; historical, revolutionary, archaeological, and architectural relics; creative works by human beings; and other tangible and intangible cultural heritage which can be used for tourism purposes.
2. Tourism resources may come under the ownership of the State or of organizations and individuals.
Article 14.- Surveys of tourism resources
The central-level State administrative agency in charge of tourism shall assume the prime responsibility for and coordinate with relevant State administrate agencies and provincial-level Peoples Committees in conducting surveys, evaluation and classification of tourism resources for the formulation of tourism development master plans and to identify and promulgate tourist resorts, tourist spots, tourist routes and tourist cities.
Article 15.- Principles of protection and development of tourism resources
1. Tourism resources shall be properly protected, enhanced and rationally exploited for effective utilization and sustainable tourism development.
2. The State shall perform the uniform administration of tourism resources throughout the country and implement policies and take measures to protect, enhance and rationally exploit tourism resources.
Article 16.- Responsibility for administration, protection, embellishment and development of tourism resources
1. The central-level State administrative agency in charge of tourism, ministries, ministerial-level agencies and Peoples Committees at all levels shall manage tourism resources and coordinate with one another in protecting, rationally exploiting, utilizing, and developing tourism resources.
2. State agencies, organizations and individuals that own or manage tourism resources shall protect, invest in and enhance these resources, and create conditions for tourists to visit and appreciate their values according to the provisions of law.
3. Tourists, organizations, individuals doing tourism business and local communities must protect tourism resources.
4. Organizations and individuals that own or manage tourism resources shall coordinate with competent state agencies in charge of tourism in utilizing and exploiting tourism resources for any other economic purposes, ensuring that these activities shall not lessen the attractiveness of tourism resources.
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Luật Du lịch 2005 (Bản Word)